Kristin Ducanis
Durham
Summary
Experienced and accomplished elementary school teacher with a passion and expertise in teaching English/Language Arts
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, building a supportive community within the school setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research findings.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs and improve overall performance.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching techniques, enhancing instructional effectiveness across the school community.
- Boosted classroom engagement by utilizing interactive learning tools and group work activities.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ephesus Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
- Worked with a Professional Learning Community to design, implement, and integrate lessons in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies using the Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards.
- Develop lessons using reading, writing, and math workshop models to enhance learning for 32 fifth graders.
- Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning community through the integration of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS).
- Organize and facilitate PLC meeting as the grade level chair.
- Integrate technology into lessons through the use of a SMART iPads, laptops, and apps such as Plickers, Kahoot, Reflex Math, and Telegami.
- Incorporate STEM projects into learning to create rigorous problem solving and exploration.
- Provide rigorous literacy instruction through rigorous read a louds, mini lessons, vocabulary development, and guided reading.
- Provide research based interventions to students below grade level.
Third Grade Teacher
Ephesus Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Worked with a Professional Learning Community to design, implement, and integrate lessons in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies using the Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards.
- Developed and facilitated PLC meetings as the grade level chair.
- Implemented lessons using reading, writing, and math workshop models to enhance learning.
- Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning community through the integration of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS).
- Integrated technology into lessons through the use of a SMART Board, iPads, laptops, and apps such as Plickers, Reflex Math, and Book Creator.
- Incorporated STEM projects into learning to create rigorous problem solving and exploration.
- Provided rigorous literacy instruction through rigorous read a louds, mini lessons, vocabulary development, and guided reading.
- Provided research based interventions to students below grade level, including Fundations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elon University
Elon, NC01.2009
Skills
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Specialty in Literacy Curriculum
- PBIS
- Leadership experience in both school and district capacities
- Engaging instruction
Accomplishments
National Board Certified Teacher
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Teacher of the Year Winner-Ephesus Elementary School 2014-2015
Teacher of the Year Nominee-River Park Elementary School 2020-2021, 2023-2024.2024-2025
Certification
Standard Professional 2 (SP2) Professional Educator's License in Elementary Education (K-6)
Affiliations
- Fifth Grade Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader, 2015 - Present
- Third Grade Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader, 2012 - 2015
- School Improvement Team (SIT) Co-Chair, 2014 - 2015
- School Improvement Team (SIT) Memeber, 2013 - 2015
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Member, 2012 - 2015
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ephesus Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Ephesus Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elon University
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