Kristin May
Athens,WV
Summary
Accomplished and passionate elementary educator with 15 years of experience in the classroom. Adaptable, enthusiastic, eager for new challenges. Dedicated to serving others and using acquired skills to create positive outcomes. Excellent communicator, skilled in managing multiple responsibilities, and experienced in identifying problems and working to create a plan to solve them.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Mercer County Board Of Education
ATHENS, WV
11.2007 - Current
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and administrators to create an environment in which students can best thrive.
- Administered assessments and analyzed data to create instruction customized to student need.
- Designed daily lesson plans with clear objectives.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a rich, safe, and vibrant learning environment.
- Taught core subjects (math, reading, science, social students, technology) in accordance with national standards.
- Attended and led professional development at the school and county level.
- Tutored individual students in reading.
- Coached students on goal setting and implemented strategies to reach goals. .
- Prepared materials for daily instruction.
- Aligned instruction with goals.
- Documented and tracked student data using various mediums (written documentation, technology, etc)
- Analyzed data and applied knowledge to creation of objectives and lessons.
- Differentiated instruction for students at various levels of achievement.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TEACHER
PRINCETON HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER
PRINCETON, WV
10.2003 - 05.2007
- Monitored elementary aged students.
- Communicated with parents.
- Assisted students with schoolwork.
- Kept track of documentation for each child.
- Created engaging activities for students of all ages.
- Fostered relationships with students, coworkers, and parents.
- Modeled and encouraged students to build peer relationships-including conflict resolution, communication, sharing, and following rules.
Server
Webster's Restaurant
Princeton, WV
07.2003 - 04.2004
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Marshall University
Huntington WV08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6th
Concord University
Athens05.2007
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Standardized tests
- Team collaboration
- Technology integration
- Curriculum selection
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student counseling
- Strong communication skillls
- Analyze data and create objectives from results
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Mercer County Board Of Education
11.2007 - Current
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TEACHER
PRINCETON HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER
10.2003 - 05.2007
Server
Webster's Restaurant
07.2003 - 04.2004
Master of Arts - Literacy
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6th
Concord University