Kristen Cierra Sciara
De Kalb,TX
Summary
Passionately student-focused and committed special education teacher dedicated to nurturing students' strengths, promoting social-emotional development, and equipping them for future success. Proven track record of fostering collaboration with parents, colleagues, and administrators to optimize student outcomes. Driven by an unwavering dedication to surpass expectations, I strive to enhance students' lives by facilitating both academic achievement and personal growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th-6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
Redwater, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Effectively facilitated small group instructional sessions, independently taught life-skills education, monitored the district behavior academic classroom (BAC), and operated several core resource classrooms while acting as casemanager of 40+ students.
- Delivered personalized and comprehensive instruction in academic, communication, and social skill development to students with diverse learning needs.
- Conducted meticulous assessments of student performance while offering detailed and constructive feedback to parents to foster strong partnerships in support of student growth and achievement.
- Engaged in proactive collaboration with fellow educators and professionals to craft innovative instructional plans to create dynamic learning experiences tailored to individual students.
- Demonstrated keen insight in identifying and addressing the unique learning needs of students with disabilities while implementing targeted interventions to maximize their academic potential and overall success.
- Exhibited adaptability and creativity in modifying curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained rigorous oversight of student progress while adhering to established timelines and benchmarks to track growth and facilitate timely interventions as necessary.
4th Grade English Language Arts Classroom Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
Redwater, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered targeted support to students with diverse learning needs while fostering inclusivity and personalized growth.
- Facilitated seamless collaboration among fellow educators, administrators, and parents to bolster student achievement and holistic development.
- Cultivated critical thinking prowess through dynamic inquiry-based activities and stimulating discussions, empowering students to explore ideas independently.
- Nurtured a positive classroom atmosphere through the establishment of genuine rapport with students while upholding disciplinary standards consistently and equitably.
- Aligned instruction with state-mandated standardized assessments while leveraging actionable data insights to tailor teaching approaches and enhance student proficiency and mastery.
6th Grade English Language Arts Classroom Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
Redwater, TX
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assumed leadership of a 6th-grade ELA classroom midway through the academic year, initiating a comprehensive overhaul of both culture and curriculum.
- Offered targeted support to students with special needs while ensuring inclusivity and personalized attention.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among educators, administrators, and parents to optimize student achievement and well-being.
- Stimulated critical thinking abilities through dynamic inquiry-based activities and facilitated discussions.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment through the cultivation of respectful relationships and consistent, fair enforcement of rules.
- Aligned instruction with state-mandated standardized assessments while leveraging data-driven insights to enhance student comprehension and proficiency.
Educator Preparation Program - Student Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
Redwater, TX
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated extensively with a 6th-grade mathematics instructor to strategize and accomplish instructional aims throughout a full academic year.
- Advanced comprehension of pedagogical methods through progressively assuming greater responsibility for student progress.
- Captivated student interest and comprehension through targeted instructional techniques and interactive learning experiences.
- Crafted and executed lesson plans employing a range of teaching approaches tailored to address diverse student learning styles and requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - K-12 Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX12-2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX12-2016
Distinguished High School Diploma -
Maud Independent School District
Maud, Texas05-2015
Skills
- Progress Evaluation, Reporting, & Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Small Group Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- High-Leverage Instructional Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Social Skills Education
- PLAAFP Writing
- Data-Driven Instructional Practices
- Co-Teaching Instructional Strategy
Accomplishments
- Teacher Take Wing Grant Awardee, Junior League of Texarkana, Spring 2021
- Graduate Honors: Summa cum laude, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Fall 2018
- Jake and Bessie Eldridge Memorial Scholarship, Texarkana College, Spring 2017
- President's Academic Honors, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Spring 2017-Fall 2018
- Full Tuition: Presidential Scholarship, Texarkana College, Fall 2015
- Top of Class: Valedictorian, Maud Independent School District, Spring 2015
Certification
- Texas Reading Academy, Texas Education Agency (TEA), Spring 2022
- Reading by Design, Texas Education Agency (TEA), Summer 2021
- TEXES 154: English as a Second Language Supplemental [EC-12] Certified, Spring 2021
- TEXES 161: Special Education [EC-12] Certified, Summer 2019
- TEXES 391: Core Subjects [EC-6] Certified, Fall 2018
- TEXES 160: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities [EC–12], Fall 2018
References
- Mr. Jakeb Goff, Redwater Intermediate Principal, (430) 200-9516
- Ms. Erika Vines, Redwater Intermediate Assistant Principal, (903) 691-9787
- Mrs. Audrey Shumate, Former Redwater Intermediate Principal, (903) 563-9388
- Mrs. Kimberly Belcher, Veteran 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher/Mentor, (903) 748-4767
Timeline
4th-6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
4th Grade English Language Arts Classroom Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2021
6th Grade English Language Arts Classroom Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
01.2019 - 05.2019
Educator Preparation Program - Student Teacher
Redwater Independent School District
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - K-12 Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Texarkana College
Distinguished High School Diploma -
Maud Independent School District
- Texas Reading Academy, Texas Education Agency (TEA), Spring 2022
- Reading by Design, Texas Education Agency (TEA), Summer 2021
- TEXES 154: English as a Second Language Supplemental [EC-12] Certified, Spring 2021
- TEXES 161: Special Education [EC-12] Certified, Summer 2019
- TEXES 391: Core Subjects [EC-6] Certified, Fall 2018
- TEXES 160: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities [EC–12], Fall 2018
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