Kristen Wooten
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. An overall leader who continuously adds to the success of the organization they are employed by.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist & IB Theory of Knowledge Instructor
Thornridge High School
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Taught three classes of general education freshman reading, addressing critical reading, standardized assessment readiness, and creating a love of learning and reading in students' lives.
Special Education Teacher & English Teacher
Tinley Park High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught general education freshman English, Co-Taught freshman English, and Senior English classes, and worked as an English Doctor in the Sophomore Learning Center.
Adjunct Reading Teacher
South Suburban Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Taught various reading classes focused on reading and college readiness skills.
Reading Specialist
Crete-Monee High School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Worked with general education students to improve their reading and test-taking abilities and served on the school Literacy Team.
Reading Specialist & Special Education Teacher
Palos South Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Worked with general education students to increase their reading and test-taking abilities, and provided special education instruction in Life Skills for students with cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Mokena Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Taught 2nd and 3rd-grade students, provided case management for 12 students, and provided interventions in the general education classroom.
Special Education Science & English Teacher
Conrady Junior High School
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Taught Junior High Special Education Science and Reading/English classes, planned and implemented differentiated lessons, and served as students' case manager for the implementation of IEP Plans.
Education
Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy -
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01.2006
High School Diploma -
Victor J. Andrew High School
Tinley Park, IL01.2001
Skills
- Materials Preparation
- Testing proficiency
- Instructional Best Practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Learning Style Assessment
- Literacy support
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom leadership
- Vocabulary expansion
- Student remediation
Professional Development
- Tim Reilly Reading Program (Lincoln-Way High School District 210)
- Illinois Reading Council & Will County Reading Council Events
- Stephanie Harvey's Reading for Meaning Summer Series
- Gretchen Courtney Reading & Writing Series
- CRISS Training Level 1
- Museum of Science and Industry “Get Energized” Series
- 2 Year Mentoring Program (State Certified)
Professional Presentations
02/18/2010, Turning Boys into Readers, Will County Reading Council
Student Teaching
- Alex M. Martino Junior High School, New Lenox, IL, 03/2006-05/2006
- Oaster-Oakview Elementary School, New Lenox, IL, 01/2006-03/2006
Educational Recognitions
- Learning Disability Association of Illinois Scholarship Recipient (2005)
- Future Teacher Corp Award Recipient (2004 & 2005)
- Special Education Recognition Award (EIU)
Activities
- Titan Times Newspaper Sponsor (2023-2024)
- Yearbook Sponsor: 2006-2007 & 2007-2008 School Years
- Academic Support Before/After School Programs: 2006-Current
- Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Fraternity (2002-2005)
- Student Council for Exceptional Children (2002-2004)
- Habitat for Humanity President and Participant (2001-2005)
References
- A list of references can be provided upon request.
Timeline
Reading Specialist & IB Theory of Knowledge Instructor
Thornridge High School
08.2015 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher & English Teacher
Tinley Park High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Adjunct Reading Teacher
South Suburban Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
Reading Specialist
Crete-Monee High School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Reading Specialist & Special Education Teacher
Palos South Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Special Education Teacher
Mokena Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2010
Special Education Science & English Teacher
Conrady Junior High School
08.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy -
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Eastern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Victor J. Andrew High School
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