Kristin Cottier
Boise,ID
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 3rd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher - Grade 2
West Ada School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher - 3rd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher - 2nd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher - 3rd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Endorsement - Elementary Education K-8
American Board Certification Teacher Excellence
03.2015
Endorsement - Special Education K-8
American Board Certification Teacher Excellence
03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Boise State University
Boise, IDStudies Abroad - Visual Design And Communications
Brighton University
Brighton, UKSkills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Idaho Teaching Credential
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Student Rapport
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Best Practices
- Communication with parents/guardians
Timeline
Teacher - 3rd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher - Grade 2
West Ada School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher - 3rd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher - 2nd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher - 3rd Grade
West Ada School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Endorsement - Elementary Education K-8
American Board Certification Teacher Excellence
Endorsement - Special Education K-8
American Board Certification Teacher Excellence
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Boise State University
Studies Abroad - Visual Design And Communications
Brighton University
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