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Kristi Kunz

South Jordan,UTAH

Summary

With 23 years of experience in education, including 17 years as a teacher and 6 years as an administrator, I am a passionate educator known for my exceptional organization and leadership skills. I have put a lot of my attention and efforts in fostering a collaborative and positive school culture and providing opportunities for teacher performance improvement. I am also skilled in discipline management, ensuring a positive learning environment. My best achievement is leading my teachers through the successful implementation of the Assessment of Achievement (A2A) project, focusing on effective data use, evidence based instruction and increased collaboration. USBE recognized and showcased our accomplishments, invited other schools to observe and learn from our practices.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Principal

Hawthorn Academy
West Jordan, UT
08.2019 - Current
  • Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Investigated complaints from parents or students regarding any issues within the school environment.
  • Created master schedule to organized teacher schedules, planned student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to design and implement school-wide initiatives to improve student learning (ICU, SOAR, Advisory, Proficiency Scales, Building Thinking Classrooms)
  • Led a team of teachers to implement intentional collaborative teacher teams that analyze student performance data and implementation data of evidence based instruction, resulting in improved student achievement.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Participated in the hiring process by interviewing potential candidates.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Resolved conflicts between students or faculty members in a timely manner.

Elementary School Teacher

Hawthorn Academy
West Jordan, UT
08.2009 - 07.2019
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.

Elementary School Teacher

Jordan School District
West Jordan, UT
09.1997 - 06.2004
  • Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered student engagement and learning
  • Implemented innovative and interactive teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles
  • Collaborated with parents and colleagues to support student growth and development
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students and promote academic success

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Sterling College
Sterling, KS
05-1997

Skills

  • Collaboration with teachers to implement strategies to foster school improvement
  • Faculty training and development
  • Using data analysis protocols to help make decisions
  • Teacher performance improvement
  • Strategic leadership
  • Adapt to and lead colleagues in a process of change
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Prioritizing
  • Communication Skills

Affiliations

  • Played Soccer and Softball at a collegiate level
  • Coached competitive soccer
  • Worked for a non-profit organization with my family to help fundraise for our kid's competitive soccer journey
  • Attending my kid's soccer events in and out of state
  • Attending educational conferences for professional development

Certification

  • ESL endorsed

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Middle School Principal

Hawthorn Academy
08.2019 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Hawthorn Academy
08.2009 - 07.2019

Elementary School Teacher

Jordan School District
09.1997 - 06.2004

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Sterling College

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