Kristin Balbi
Stamford,CT
Summary
10 Year Dedicated Educator with a growth mindset having an extensive experience developing curriculum that is data-driven and personalized for each student; delivering exceptional highly-effective educational excellence in Elementary Education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Rosalyn Yalow Charter School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math and reading.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
Kindergarten Teacher
Icahn Charter School 7
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented highly-effective and engaging weekly lesson plans personalized to each student using Wonders- McGraw Hill and Illustrative Mathematics- Kendall Hunt
- Effectively introduced new concepts daily while using I- Ready data and other formal assessments to drive instruction
- Created a positive incentive-based learning environment for students to learn and grow in nurturing environment
- Maintained positive rapport with students, administrators, teachers and parents
- Collaborated with grade team partners in order to pace curriculum for students as well as create newsletters and parent announcements
- Created hands-on engaging learning centers and small group work to meet all students learning needs in order to reinforce or re-teach skills necessary for success
- Adhered to strict deadlines given by administrators
- Assessed observation feedback from education consultants and administrators, using next step suggestions to refine teaching practices and grow as an educator.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Social Studies Teacher (Grade 2-4)
Icahn Charter School 7
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Effectively introduced and taught social studies content using the Saavas Realize curriculum
- Incorporated project-based learning activities to cultivate deeper understanding of concepts.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Reading Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Icahn Charter School 7
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans from the Wonders- McGraw Hill program centered to meet the individualized needs of my students based on instructional data such as M-Class as well as I-Ready
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to effectively plan instruction to meet the needs of each student
- Created dynamic hands-on activities to teach reading skills necessary for success and in order to pass the NY State Reading exam.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
Second Grade and Third Grade General Education/ ICT Teacher
Public School 6
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented highly-effective and engaging weekly lesson plans personalized to each student using Teachers College, ReadyGen NYC, and Go Math while following the Danielson Framework for teaching
- Effectively introduced new concepts daily while using running records and other informal and formal assessments to drive instruction
- Created a positive incentive-based learning environment for students to learn and grow in nurturing environment
- Maintained positive rapport with students, administrators, teachers and parents
- Collaborated with grade team partners in order to pace curriculum for students as well as create newsletters and parent announcements
- Created hands-on engaging learning centers and small groups to meet all students learning needs in order to reinforce or re-teach skills necessary for success
- Adhered to strict deadlines given by administrators
- Assessed observation feedback from education consultants and administrators, using next step suggestions to refine teaching practices and grow as an educator.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2008
Skills
- Talent for inspiring students through dynamic, student-led, engaging lessons in order for students to reach higher levels of academic growth and success Team player with a fantastic ability to establish and maintain lasting rapport with students, teachers, building administrators, and parents
Accomplishments
Chosen to be a key role speaker and present in the 2023 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Conference in Washington D.C.
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Childhood Education (Grade 1-6)
- New York State Certification
Classroom Management
Create an equitable, positive, nurturing and incentive-based learning environment while establishing clear expectations for behavior.
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Awards
Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honors Society
Timeline
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Rosalyn Yalow Charter School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Icahn Charter School 7
09.2021 - 06.2022
Social Studies Teacher (Grade 2-4)
Icahn Charter School 7
09.2020 - 06.2021
Reading Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Icahn Charter School 7
09.2018 - 06.2020
Second Grade and Third Grade General Education/ ICT Teacher
Public School 6
09.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Sacred Heart University
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Childhood Education (Grade 1-6)
- New York State Certification
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