Kristie Koshler
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Loveland,OH
Summary
English Language Arts (sometimes math) teacher with a passion for education and a desire to impact future generations. Well organized, self-motivated, approachable, relatable and comfortable with new challenges. Knowledgeable about Ohio learning standards, skillful at helping middle and high school students build and improve their verbal and written communication, and flexible in teaching styles in order to adapt to individual and whole group needs. Desiring to remain at Roberts Academy while moving back into teaching ELA.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Math Teacher, (Grade 8)
Roberts Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Actively prioritized student-lift allowing students to take ownership of their learning.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Phoenix Community Learning Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Created individualized learning plans to target areas of need, resulting in closing gaps and overall growth for approximately 79% of students who were pulled for intervention.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Additional tasks: Assisted with policy writing; supported admin by completing administrative & leadership task requirements; technology support including Google Admin, GoGuardian & G Suite apps, Chromebook & MacBook troubleshooting, set-up and maintained schoolwide Chromebook fleet.
English and Language Arts Teacher (5th-8th Gr)
Phoenix Community Learning Center
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Implemented engaging, rigorous lessons that met OH learning standards for ELA in 5th - 8th grade
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one for additional instruction
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues
- Monitored student progress through formative & summative assessments
- Administrative tasks: graded papers, collected data, created slideshows (Google Slides/ PowerPoint/ Nearpod®, remained up-to-date on required training and PD
- Taught in-person, remotely (via Zoom), and using hybrid model
- Ensured safe and inviting learning environment for all students
English Language Arts Tutor
Goshen Local School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with students to assess their opportunities for improvement in order to ensure success on EOC tests in ELA I/II. Result: 85% passing rate.
- Taught students strategies and techniques for optimizing test scores.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success
- Created and taught lessons that focused on reading comprehension, close reading strategies and writing skills
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
- Administrative tasks: file maintenance & schedule creation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 08.2000 - 12.2004
Skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
Timeline
Math Teacher, (Grade 8)
Roberts Academy
08.2023 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Phoenix Community Learning Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
English and Language Arts Teacher (5th-8th Gr)
Phoenix Community Learning Center
09.2019 - 06.2022
English Language Arts Tutor
Goshen Local School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Florida State University
08.2000 - 12.2004
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