Kristie Alexander

• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
• Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
• Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention .
• Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
• Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
• Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
• Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
• Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.

2nd Grade Reading/General Education Teacher

• Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily lesson plans.
• Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
• Encouraged the development of essential life skills such as problem-solving, time management, and self-discipline through various class activities and assignments.
• Cultivated a love of learning within students by creating an inviting atmosphere that encouraged curiosity and exploration.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, enhancing my effectiveness as a teacher.
• Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student performance to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher achievement levels across the board.
• Increased student engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, experiential learning activities that connected content to real-world experiences.
• Developed strong parent-teacher partnerships by maintaining open communication lines and involving parents in their children''s learning process.
• Fostered a culture of collaboration in my classroom, guiding students in working together effectively on group assignments and projects.
• Met staff development guidelines set forth by school administration.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering respectful relationships among students.
• Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, resulting in improved academic outcomes for all students.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous growth for each learner.
• Contributed to school-wide improvement efforts by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development and best teaching practices.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.