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Kristin Powell Hildreth

Education
Red Level,Alabama

Summary

  • Experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in Grades K-3 students. Proficient in the Science of Reading instructional practices method as taught through LETRS course. Ready to offer 31years of related experience to a challenging new position.
  • History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.
  • Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Able to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
  • Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

68
68
years of professional experience

Work History

Local Reading Specialist

Covington County Schools
Andalusia, Alabama
08.2017 - Current
  • Delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving student learning targets.
  • Used science of reading based instructional practices such to achieve dramatic results with students.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' academic issues on multiple fronts.
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided professional development for teachers............

Upper Elementary Teacher/Remedial Reading Teacher

Red Level School (Covington County Schools
Red Level, AL
08.1992 - 07.2022
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Certified Elementary Teacher

Pleasant Home School (Covington County Schools)
Andalusia, AL
08.2003 - 07.2016
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.

Site Administrator for Web-Based Programs

Covington County Schools
Andalusia, AL
08.2011 - Current
  • Assisted with implementation of new web-based instructional programs used with K-12 students
  • Provided professional development and teacher training for web-based instructional programs used with K-12 students
  • Trouble-shoot software issues for web-based instructional programs used with K-12 students
  • Update teacher and student accounts as needed
  • Web-based programs have included:
  • Edmentum Programs: Plato, Exact Path, Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics, Reading Eggspress, Math Seeds, Study Island
  • AimswebPlus
  • Renaissance Learning Programs: STAR Rading, STAR Math, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math
  • Other Programs: Compass/Odysseyware, Education City

Response to Instruction Coordinator

Covington County Schools
Andalusia, AL
08.2013 - Current
  • Problem Solving Team Leader -





Education

No Degree - General Studies

Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College
Andalusia, AL

Bachelor of Science - Education

Troy University
Troy, AL
07.1991

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Home School
Andalusia, AL
05.1988

Skills

  • Instructional Techniques
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Language Skills
  • Team Meetings
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Lesson Management
  • Interactive Media
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Classroom Leadership
  • Educational Support
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Data-Driven Approaches
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Educational Software
  • Individualized Support
  • Reading and Teaching
  • Document Coordination

Timeline

Local Reading Specialist

Covington County Schools
08.2017 - Current

Response to Instruction Coordinator

Covington County Schools
08.2013 - Current

Site Administrator for Web-Based Programs

Covington County Schools
08.2011 - Current

Certified Elementary Teacher

Pleasant Home School (Covington County Schools)
08.2003 - 07.2016

Upper Elementary Teacher/Remedial Reading Teacher

Red Level School (Covington County Schools
08.1992 - 07.2022

No Degree - General Studies

Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College

Bachelor of Science - Education

Troy University

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Home School
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