Kristen Wilker
Owatonna,MN
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 37 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Austin Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Librarian-6-8
Faribault Public Schools
05.1999 - 06.2017
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Delivered personalized reader''s advisory services based on individual preferences, fostering a love of reading among patrons.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
Itinerant Teacher, Elementary Librarian, Title One
Owatonna Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.1999
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Grade 5 Teacher
Orono Public Schools
10.1987 - 06.1990
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
St. Mary's University
Winona, MN06.2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
College of Saint Catherine
St. Paul, MN05.2009
Master of Science - Elementary Education, Librarian, Kindergarten
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.1987
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Classroom Management
- Teacher of the Year Nominee 3 times
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Austin Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Librarian-6-8
Faribault Public Schools
05.1999 - 06.2017
Itinerant Teacher, Elementary Librarian, Title One
Owatonna Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.1999
Grade 5 Teacher
Orono Public Schools
10.1987 - 06.1990
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
St. Mary's University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
College of Saint Catherine
Master of Science - Elementary Education, Librarian, Kindergarten
St. Cloud State University
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