Kristi Hoffman
Bowling Green,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at High Road School of Wright City, adept at enhancing student engagement and academic performance through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Proven ability to foster collaboration and communicate effectively with parents, while mentoring new teachers and implementing creative problem-solving strategies to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
High Road School of Wright City
Wright City, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Supported struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group work into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by establishing a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration and mutual respect among students.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by reviewing essential concepts and administering practice exams to gauge readiness levels.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate individual learning needs while maintaining overall class progression towards objectives.
- Developed creative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students grasped the material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and implement new teaching methods for increased student success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, enforcing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences for violations.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, addressing concerns and celebrating achievements together.
- Acted as a mentor to new teachers on staff, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Returns Processor
Concordia Publishing House
St Louis, MO
07.2004 - 07.2019
- Unloaded, inspected, and stored damaged and returned products.
- Ensured proper disposal or recycling of non-sellable returned items in accordance with environmental regulations and company policies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing return requests and maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with warehouse team to accurately identify and restock returned products in a timely manner.
- Trained new hires on return processing procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment that ensured consistent performance standards across the team.
- Increased productivity through streamlined processes and system efficiency.
- Conducted thorough investigations of disputed returns claims, working closely with customer service representatives to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Skills
- Flexibility
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Multi-subject instruction
- IEP documentation
- Team building
Accomplishments
2023 Sesi Teach of the Year. in recognition of excellence in education.
Timeline
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
High Road School of Wright City
01.2020 - Current
Returns Processor
Concordia Publishing House
07.2004 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University