Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Volunteer Experience
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Kristin Horn

Kristin Horn

Granby,CT

Summary

My experiences both inside and outside the classroom have given me a unique perspective and background. I have worked with numerous stakeholders in various roles, allowing me to build strong relationships. I completed a year long comprehensive internship program allowing me to expand my experience in educational leadership.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3, 4, and 5

West Hartford Public Schools
West Hartford, CT
01.2007 - Current
  • Created curriculum and materials to support the students educational learning
  • Assisted with coordinating grade level and school wide events, such as Read Across America Day, reading challenges, Cultural Traditions Night
  • Organized student led community based events
  • Active member of various committees, including equity and diversity committee, district math committee, interview committees, school literacy team, school safety committee, assembly committee, technology committee, leadership committee, and others.
  • Hosted several professional development sessions on various topics
  • Taught ESOL Summer school for three summers
  • Coordinated homework center for our school
  • Taught in the RLE (Remote Learning Experience) School for one year.

Classroom Teacher, Grade 4

Plainfield Public Schools
Plainfield, CT
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Taught students in conjunction with state and district curriculum
  • Held a weekly math club for low performing math students
  • Organized Make A Difference Day events with my class for two years. Both years benefited a local agency in need in the community.
  • Assisted in technology training for staff in various programs.
  • Member of the district technology planning committee.

Education

6th Year Program - Educational Leadership

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
01-2025

Masters of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Quinnipiac University
01-2005

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders (Speech Pathology and Audiology)

University of New Hampshire
01-2000

Skills

  • Microsoft office suite, Google Suite, Smartboard, Kahoot, Generation Genius, Braining Camp, Quizlet, Canva, and more
  • Attended various technology trainings and conferences and applied them to the classroom Assisted staff with various technology items
  • Assisted with website management
  • Conducted professional development on various technology skills

Certification

  • Professional level of Connecticut Certification K-6 (013).
  • Intermediate Administration and Supervision Certificate (092)

References

  • Shannon, Mlodzinski, Executive Director of Human Resources, shannon_mlodzinski@whps.org, 860-561-6694, West Hartford Public Schools, West Hartford, CT
  • Amy, Schmelder, Assistant Principal, amy_schmelder@whps.org, 860-233-6994 ext. 5402, Aiken School, West Hartford, CT
  • Cathy, Davis, 3rd Grade Teacher, cathy_davis@whps.org, 860-233-6994 ext. 2632, Aiken School, West Hartford, CT

Volunteer Experience

  • Connecticut 4-H Program, 2000, current, Volunteer for over 20 years, Worked on local, county, and state programs with teaching and mentoring children aged 7-19., Experiences range from judging, advising, mentoring, coordinating events, generating media and publicity for events, and assisting with technology items., Club leader for two local clubs, Worked with publicity, parents, and general public surrounding the program.
  • FIRST Robotics Programs, 2007, current, Volunteer with Aces High, the Windsor Locks/Suffield Robotics Team for over ten years and with the FIRST Lego League as a leader., Assisted with coordinating annual “Suffield Shakedown” event for over 30 robotics teams. This included coordinating the opening ceremonies, inviting various local dignitaries for the event, and assisting with media and publicity., Participated on the state and regional volunteer committee and assisted the planning committee for the Connecticut Regional Event as the media coordinator.

Timeline

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3, 4, and 5

West Hartford Public Schools
01.2007 - Current

Classroom Teacher, Grade 4

Plainfield Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007

6th Year Program - Educational Leadership

Central Connecticut State University

Masters of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Quinnipiac University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders (Speech Pathology and Audiology)

University of New Hampshire
Kristin Horn