Kristin Doty
Champaign,Illinois
Summary
Energetic educator with over 16 years of school instruction experience. Promotes love of learning and academic success with diverse instructional techniques. Serves student needs while expertly developing engaging curriculum and monitoring progress. Builds strong rapport with families and caregivers to promote open communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
- Member of the School Improvement Team, Building Council and Crisis Team
- Active member of the New Teacher Mentoring Program
- Administered group standardized tests and informal and formal school assessments
- Communicated students academic progress as well as social and emotional needs and strengths through a variety of methods including digital platforms
- Implemented several evidence based interventions to help students understand and regulate their emotions, deal with and overcome conflicts, and improve their academic performance
- Created instructional materials appropriate for students with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities
- Established and maintained relationships with students, parents, staff and community members
- Maintained comprehensive student records documenting attendance, grades and progress towards goals
- Routinely evaluated students' progress towards lesson objectives through assessments like homework, quizzes, and tests
Art Teacher And Specialty Coordinator
Next Generation Preschool
10.2010 - 08.2018
- Create art curriculum for preschool and early childhood students
- Teach students the elements of art and introduce them to well-known artists
- Help students nurture creativity and practice problem solving
- Collaborate with specialty teachers to create cross curricular lessons
- Train new specialty teachers
- Prepare weekly parent communication from the specialty department.
First Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Unity West Elementary School
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Administered informal and formal school assessments
- Communicated expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals
- Established relationships with students, parents, staff and community members.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Communicated expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals
- Created and adapted lesson plans and classroom work to meet students' individual needs
- Created instructional materials appropriate for students with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities
- Maintained high classroom management and behavior management standards.
Second Grade Teacher
McCartney Ranch Elementary School
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Collaborated with faculty to established a mission statement and operating procedures in a new elementary school
- Established and maintained relationships with students, parents, staff and community members
- Maintained comprehensive student records documenting attendance, grades and progress towards goals
- Routinely evaluated students' progress towards lesson objectives through assessments like homework, quizzes, and tests
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2006
Associate of Arts -
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL05.2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Implementation of Evidence Based Interventions
- Goal Setting
- Family and Guardian Communication
- Multitasking and Organization
- Progress Reporting
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Art Teacher And Specialty Coordinator
Next Generation Preschool
10.2010 - 08.2018
First Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Unity West Elementary School
04.2010 - 06.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
07.2009 - 04.2010
Second Grade Teacher
McCartney Ranch Elementary School
07.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
Richland Community College
Similar Profiles
Elizabeth BaxaElizabeth Baxa
Student Teacher at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary SchoolStudent Teacher at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School
Abby CummingsAbby Cummings
Before and After School Care Assistant at Tatum Ridge Elementary SchoolBefore and After School Care Assistant at Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Emily SchafferEmily Schaffer
Seasonal Classroom Aide at Ridge Elementary SchoolSeasonal Classroom Aide at Ridge Elementary School