Kristin Carman

• Directly oversaw 23 employees and was responsible for managing content implementation and ensuring student achievement.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Provided rich TEKS focused cross-curricular STEM experiences for all grade levels, and all learners
• Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
• Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
• Designed and facilitated employee training based on employee needs and data trends.
• Developed and facilitated relevant STEM technology- focused training at campus and district level to increase teacher capacity and student learning
• Provided direct coaching on teacher skill and content knowledge to employees in need of assistance.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Increased science benchmarks by 34% through instructional strategies and feedback.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
• Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
• Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
• Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.

Patterned with and empowered teachers to fully utilize the 5E Model, managed and provided materials for authentic hands- on learning. Provided personalized campus professional learning and 1:1 sessions based on teacher and campus needs. Utilized instructional coaching to increase teacher capacity and facilitate skill and content growth.

• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
• Directly oversaw 26 employees and was responsible for content implementation and student achievement
• Technology Management of 900 student and staff devices
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Targeted technology integration across all contents and grade levels
• TEKS based resource and curriculum development
• Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
• Campus based data segregation and analysis facilitation
• Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning
• Website Manager & Social Media Communication Specialist

Coordinated technology for and helped facilitate VSS for five different elementary school campuses. Developed a device distribution plan to ensure that all participants had access to appropriate technology for VSS. Collaborated with LIS to support curriculum by developing choice boards for each grade level, professional learning for all teachers throughout the process, and one on one support for parents and students as needed.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
• Implemented effective device distribution and management system for 450 devices
• Provided weekly professional learning opportunities to enhance online instruction across all content areas
• Provided 1:1 Principal, Coordinator, LIS, teacher, student, and parent technology support and troubleshooting assistance
• Created weekly challenges and extensions for students at all campuses
• Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

Worked as a Math, Science, & Social Studies ESL teacher in 2nd & 4th grade. Collaborated with fellow educators, specialists, and supervisors to implement effective and engaging lessons based on the Texas State Standards for all content areas.

• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback on performance reports to assist with goal-setting.
• Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Secured $9,299 in grant money for educational technology project.
• Developed and implemented training program to assist other educators in securing money and resources for their classrooms, resulting in an additional $18,881 worth of funding being secured.