Kristi Villarreal Norman
Decatur
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/ 6th Grade Inclusion
Decatur City Schools
Decatur, AL
08.2025 - Current
- Developed IEP's to address diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to support student progress.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Adapted instructional materials and resources for varied learning styles and abilities.
Special Education Teacher in Self Contained
Decatur City Schools
Decatur, AL
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught an intervention program in the area of Reading and Math to help the students get to their specifics learning goal. This was done in the Resource room.
Business Owner
Direct Printing
Decatur, AL
02.2017 - Current
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transactions.
- Created a business that specializes in embroidery, laser engraving and printing.
- Created a store front that tailored to my customers needs.
Intervention Teacher
Decatur City Schools
Decatur, AL
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Substitute Teacher
Decatur City Schools
Decatur, AL
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Preschool Teacher
First United Methodist Church Preschool
Decatur, Al
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Head Seamstress
Holtz Leather
Huntsville, AL
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught an intervention program in the area of Reading and Math to help the students get to their specifics learning goal. This was done in the Resource room.
Education
TSEC Certificate - Special Education 6th-12th
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05-2027
Bachelor Of Science - Fashion Merchandising/ Minor Marketing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2005
Catholic High School/ JP2 Catholic School
Huntsville, AL2000
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Developing lesson plans
- Working with students with disabilities such as autism
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
Additional Information
After school tutor for 3rd grade in the area of reading composition. After school tutoring for Boys & Girls club for grades first and second in the areas of reading, math and phonics. I am enrolled at UWA and on track to do an internship for next semester.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Emergency certificate for three years
- In the process getting TSEC Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ 6th Grade Inclusion
Decatur City Schools
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher in Self Contained
Decatur City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2025
Intervention Teacher
Decatur City Schools
09.2019 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Decatur City Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Business Owner
Direct Printing
02.2017 - Current
Preschool Teacher
First United Methodist Church Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head Seamstress
Holtz Leather
08.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Fashion Merchandising/ Minor Marketing
University of North Alabama
Catholic High School/ JP2 Catholic School
TSEC Certificate - Special Education 6th-12th
University of West Alabama