Kristi Burt
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curriculum, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide the highest level of education for each student. Eager to learn something new every minute. Creative and smart with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant High School Principal
Entrepreneur High School
Fontana, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Plan, control & direct the overall activities.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, and scheduling events.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Provided key support for literacy expansion project.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
- Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Regularly supervised & supported classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for their students.
- Reviewed student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counseled students regarding such reports.
- Worked closely with front office staff to implement more effective attendance management strategies.
Dean of Students
MLA Middle School
Troutdale , OR
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
- Supported classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for their students.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Planned and led activities to develop students’ physical, emotional and social growth.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Coordinated smooth mealtimes and student transitions.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Master scheduling
- Implemented attendance program
- MTSS team, RTI Leader
- Restorative practice facilitator for students and staff
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Student Engagement Specialist Senior
Foothill High School
Sacramento, CA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Utilized tools to analyze data and recommend solutions.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to support student/facility requests.
- Worked with foster and displaced students/families to provide support. (McKinney Vento Funding)
- Home visits and attendance monitoring
- Leader in WASC school accreditation team
- Participates in, and may organize district-based and/or community-based meetings for parents that are designed to provide discussion and information on improving parent-to school relationships and enhancing student learning with regular attendance.
- Performs qualify assurance reviews of documentation, reports, and files assembled by others, that are used for formal hearings and proceedings.
- Responds to concerns of student absence, neglect, or abuse from public agencies and others. Follows up on violations of SARB agreements. Provides documentation for referrals and transfers. Reviews documentation for quality.
- Works with department of probation to reintegrate incarcerated students back on school campus'
- Serve on District and community committees related to student engagement and attendance, cultural issues, and general student and family welfare
Biology Teacher
Foothill High School
Sacramento, CA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Used Aeries to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Buyer Manager
Nordstrom
Walnut Creek, CA
06.2000 - 10.2012
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Managed a staff of 55 people.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR2022
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Rancho Cordova, CA2019
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CABachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA2016
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Staff supervision
- Conference presentation
- Creative instruction styles and techniques
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Hiring and recruitment knowledge
- Leadership experience
- Key relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Personable and approachable
- Financial administration
- Team building
- Motivational techniques
- Hiring, training and supervision
Certification
- Single subject teaching credential: Life Science
- Valid Administrator Credential (OR)
Timeline
Assistant High School Principal
Entrepreneur High School
07.2023 - Current
Dean of Students
MLA Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2023
Student Engagement Specialist Senior
Foothill High School
10.2018 - 06.2021
Biology Teacher
Foothill High School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Buyer Manager
Nordstrom
06.2000 - 10.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching
Warner Pacific University
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University - East Bay
- Single subject teaching credential: Life Science
- Valid Administrator Credential (OR)
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