Kristin Padalecki
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cherry Creek School District, specializing in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Successfully fostered academic and emotional growth in students, utilizing data analysis to tailor lesson plans. Recognized for creating engaging learning environments and collaborating effectively with colleagues to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Cherry Creek School District
08.2019 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of phonics, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies with a variety of curricula to meet state standards.
- Administered grade-specific tests such as CBM benchmarks and Star Reading and Math to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through"Pawsitively Awesome" charts and praising accomplishments to students and parents in written communication.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress, set goals , and review READ plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, teammates, and staff.
- Co-taught and planned with ELA and Gifted and Talented teachers.
- Created a class website for communication with parents through a weekly newsletter as well as access to information for families and students. https://sites.google.com/cherrycreekschools.org/kpcampers/home
- Facilitated student club, Battle of the Books with fourth and fifth grade students.
Teacher - 4th Grade
Cherry Creek School District
08.2013 - 05.2019
Teacher - 4th Grade
Cherry Creek School District
08.2004 - 05.2013
Teacher - Information Literacy Specialist
Cherry Creek School District
07.2002 - 06.2004
Teacher - 4th Grade
Cherry Creek School District
07.2000 - 06.2002
Teacher - 5th Grade
Shawnee Mission School District, Kansas
08.1996 - 05.2000
Teacher - 4th Grade
Shawnee Mission School District, Kansas
08.1994 - 05.1996
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSBachelor of Science - Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSColorado READ Act Certification 2022
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Cherry Creek School District
08.2019 - Current
Teacher - 4th Grade
Cherry Creek School District
08.2013 - 05.2019
Teacher - 4th Grade
Cherry Creek School District
08.2004 - 05.2013
Teacher - Information Literacy Specialist
Cherry Creek School District
07.2002 - 06.2004
Teacher - 4th Grade
Cherry Creek School District
07.2000 - 06.2002
Teacher - 5th Grade
Shawnee Mission School District, Kansas
08.1996 - 05.2000
Teacher - 4th Grade
Shawnee Mission School District, Kansas
08.1994 - 05.1996
Master of Science - Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Kansas
Colorado READ Act Certification 2022
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