Kristi Radona
Honolulu
Summary
I have been a dynamic and committed elementary teacher for the past 19 years at the Hawaii State DOE, excelling in differentiated instruction to reach all students, and fostering a positive classroom culture by demonstrating and expecting respectful collaboration. I am extremely proficient in creating standards-based assessments and analyzing the subsequent data to inform my instruction. Through the years I have achieved significant student engagement and growth by adapting my teaching methods and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Hawaii State DOE
08.2006 - Current
- Taught grades K, 1, 3, and 4
- Worked closely with colleagues, including Special Education teachers, to ensure student engagement, learning and growth.
- Created dynamic lesson plans to correlate with state and Common Core standards, and designed lessons to meet multiple educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback, scaffolding where necessary, and adapting my teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Used PBIS strategies to manage classroom behaviors.
- Communicated frequently and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrative staff.
- Provided afterschool tutoring for students using targeted intervention to close the achievement gap
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HIMaster of Arts - Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HISkills
- Differentiating instruction to maximize learning
- Cultivating positive parent-teacher communication
- Building effective standards-based student assessments
- Fostering collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Hawaii State DOE
08.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
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