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Kristin Knopp

Kristin Knopp

Onalaska,WI

Summary

Highly experienced professional with over twenty years of experience working with children and families. Diverse teaching knowledge and background, including creating and implementing Special Education, Spanish, and Social Emotional Curriculum. Adept at training adults in-person and online as demonstrated with the development and training of teachers of the new Social Emotional Learning Curriculum by myself this year. Ongoing training and direct instruction has continued throughout the last 2 years for adult learners. Demonstrated success in producing accurate written communication, documentation, and reports within tight time constraints. Leadership qualities in preparing for and leading meetings, in-services, trainings relating to education and teaching . Experience using data to create the best plan of action to address learning difficulties. History of establishing and maintaining productive and positive working and family relationships with diverse groups of people. High level of integrity and confidentiality. Technologically savvy. Ease at learning new technology and applications as seen with job resume and continuing education in-person and using online platforms. Ability to effectively handle high-stress situations with a calm presence. Proven ability to enhance skills with continuing education. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position within your company.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

School Social-Emotional Learning Teacher

School District Of Holmen
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assisted teachers in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected Social Emotional Learning that promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in Social Emotional Learning educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular school craft fair for Girl's Leadership Group that enriched their learning experiences outside of traditional classroom setting. Money raised went to benefit local charity.
  • Mentored teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them implement Social Emotional Learning Curriculum that I helped to design.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss Social Emotional Learning instructional strategies.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Participated in weekly Behavior Team meetings to provide input to colleagues about school-wide student behavior data and gave ideas for improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Led school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (P.B.I.S) committee.

Interventionist, Spanish Teacher, SEL Teacher

St. Patrick's Catholic School
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Within my Intervention Teacher role, I provided targeted teaching strategies to students with and without special needs. This included direct instruction in variety of subjects and areas, including social and emotional learning.
  • Maintained accurate Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
  • Led I.E.P. meetings where student progress was discussed
  • Developed strong relationships with my students, fostering trust and promoted positive learning environment.
  • Within my Spanish Teacher role, I boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Within my Social Emotional Learning Teacher role, I developed strong relationships with my students, there parents, and my colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Assisted other teachers in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Stay-at-home Mom

Stay-at-home Mom
08.2016 - 09.2019
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within day.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Human Service Specialist

Tellurian Ucan, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Interviewed new clients to complete admission forms and to assess their mental health status to obtain mental health treatment history.
  • Collaborated with or assisted psychiatrists and psychologists in working with mentally ill individuals in crisis or requiring social detox to assure their safety and reduce their symptoms, in effort to return residents to community.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and to keep staff informed of all situations.
  • Issued medications as prescribed and maintained confidential information at all times.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating tense situations and connecting individuals to appropriate support systems.
  • Conducted outreach activities to raise awareness of available programs and services within community.
  • Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support for clients and their families.
  • Advocated for clients'' needs in meetings with service providers, fostering collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Participated in trainings and seminars to improve skills set and knowledge.

Special Education Teacher

Hiawatha Valley Education District
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Monitored progress of and supervised special education students and paraprofessionals daily
  • Planned, prepared, and implemented age appropriate environment and activities and lessons for students
  • Communicated with parents, staff and external agencies on progress and behavior of students
  • Created and implemented Individual Education Plans and associated goals; attended to and reported on student progress at meetings where community leaders and parents attended
  • Maintained all student behavior data in classroom; implemented, updated and changed program as needed
  • Collaborated with staff to assist students in variety of ways, including small group social and emotional skill training, using formative assessment and student interest to guide teaching.
  • Modified general education curriculum for student with special needs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Owner/Operator

KidLogic Family Learning Center
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Performed variety of activities for children such as songs, games and story telling; developed day by day activity plans.
  • Planned and applied activities to meet emotional, bodily, intellectual and social needs of children in my care.
  • Established child routines and offered constructive guidance.
  • Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Monitored safety protocols regularly, keeping up-to-date with industry best practices in risk management.
  • Set up policies and procedures through my childcare handbook.
  • Provided play equipment and toys to kids.
  • Ensured sleeping areas were clean, well maintained and secure at all times.
  • Sleep and rest time were provided daily.
  • Opportunities were given for exploration of self and outdoors.
  • Schedule of activities were provided to families
  • Developed and taught culturally responsive programs and activities.
  • Taught numerical activities that established math and literacy concepts
  • Kept parents informed regarding their child(ren)'s development
  • Maintained preschool type environment where learning through scheduled and free time were provided daily.

Special Education Teacher

Catholic Charities
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Monitored progress of and supervised Special Education students and Paraprofessionals daily.
  • Taught using daily lessons and Behavioral Intervention Plans.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Created and implemented Individual Education Plans and associated goals; attended to and reported on student progress at meetings where community leaders and parents attended.
  • Provided staff training on all programs.
  • Maintained all student behavior data in my classroom; implemented, updated and changed instruction and curriculum as needed.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Special Education Teacher

Chileda
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Monitored progress of and supervised special education students and paraprofessionals daily.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Taught daily routines and skills using PECS communication.
  • Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Created file folder assignments for students based on each students need.
  • Implemented age appropriate environment and activities and lessons for students.
  • Coordinated with other staff members on appropriate staffing needs for my classroom.
  • Communicated daily with parents, staff and external agencies on progress and academics and behavior of students.
  • Designed and lead all in-services that staff attended; provided training on all programs
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Collaborated with staff and families to provide best possible academic and behavioral learning environment for their child.
  • Maintained all day student behavior data in my classroom; implemented, updated and changed program as needed.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

No Degree - Reading Teacher License

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
05.2024

Master's Level Classes - Special Education - EBD

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
2009

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education; Minor: Special Education

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05.2002

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Relationship Building
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Student Engagement
  • Remote Learning
  • Online Instruction
  • Learning Styles
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Clear Communication

Work Availability

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Quote

You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale

Timeline

School Social-Emotional Learning Teacher

School District Of Holmen
02.2021 - 08.2024

Interventionist, Spanish Teacher, SEL Teacher

St. Patrick's Catholic School
09.2019 - 02.2021

Stay-at-home Mom

Stay-at-home Mom
08.2016 - 09.2019

Human Service Specialist

Tellurian Ucan, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2016

Special Education Teacher

Hiawatha Valley Education District
08.2013 - 04.2014

Owner/Operator

KidLogic Family Learning Center
01.2011 - 07.2013

Special Education Teacher

Catholic Charities
08.2010 - 12.2010

Special Education Teacher

Chileda
09.2008 - 08.2010

No Degree - Reading Teacher License

Viterbo University

Master's Level Classes - Special Education - EBD

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education; Minor: Special Education

University of North Dakota
Kristin Knopp