Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Kristin Porterfield

Lynchburg,United States

Summary

History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies, and materials offering. Highly organized and dependable candidate with strong ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities while maintaining positive attitude. Seeking full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows for utilization of interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Lynchburg City Schools
08.2001 - Current
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.

Elementary School Teacher

Roanoke County Schools
08.1999 - 06.2001
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.

Education

Masters of Arts in Teaching -

Hollins University

Bachelor of Science in Business and Management -

Longwood University

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Schedule creation and maintenance

Timeline

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Lynchburg City Schools
08.2001 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Roanoke County Schools
08.1999 - 06.2001

Masters of Arts in Teaching -

Hollins University

Bachelor of Science in Business and Management -

Longwood University
Kristin Porterfield