Kristin Sima
Summary
Experienced in fostering the emotional, social, and academic growth of young children, I possess comprehensive knowledge of their developmental stages. I prioritize the creation of safe and nurturing environments that optimize learning. Additionally, I am skilled in implementing education-based strategies and integrating techniques for promoting overall health and wellness. My approach to child development is holistic and dedicated to providing a well-rounded experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Integrated Services Itinerant
Poudre School District
08.2024 - Current
- Provide services to students on IEP's
- Supervise data collection from para support
- Maintain and foster positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of early childhood programs through data collection methods such as surveys, observations, or assessments.
- Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Teacher/SPED
Poudre School District
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Teacher in an inclusive Pre-K classroom
- Responsible for creating weekly lesson plans that follow curriculum
- Individualized learning throughout classroom centers
- Collaborating with team to provide the best education for our students
- Preparing the environment for hands on learning in both preacademics as well as social emotional learning
- Responsible for Head Start requirements for the state
- Responsible for setting up home visits as well as parent/teacher conferences
- Supervisor of classroom Para and other support staff
- Responsible for writing and implementing IEP's and behavior plans
- Assessing and collecting Data with TS Gold
Co-Owner/Teacher
Children's House Montessori School
08.2004 - 07.2017
- Teacher in a Pre-K classroom
- Teacher in a primary classroom
- Administrator/Director for CHMS
- Responsible for setting up a prepared environment for learning and growing
- Responsible for meeting curriculum standards
- Responsible for differentiation amongst a multi-age classroom
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Clerical work for the business
- Classes and workshops to stay licensed and gain professional development
- Meeting with other admin and employees as well as evaluating them in their positions
- Creating materials to help aid in each child's growing development
Education
Master's - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
National University
San Diego, California05.2022
Certified Montessori Teacher - Education
AMS
Seattle, Washington07.2014
Master's - Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Special Education
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado12.2012
Bachelor's - Sociology with an emphasis in Child Development, Human and Family Studies
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado12.2005
Skills
- Knowledge of reading and writing IFSP's, IEP's, and behavior plans
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Promote SEL teaching through daily classroom routines
- Parent communication
- Inclusive practices
- Child development knowledge
- Child development
- Child assessment
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- CPI Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
- Dr. Ross Greene Collaborative Proactive Solutions certification
- Orten Gillingham (structured reading approach) certification
- Medication Administration certification
- Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tracker certification
Timeline
Early Childhood Integrated Services Itinerant
Poudre School District
08.2024 - Current
Teacher/SPED
Poudre School District
08.2017 - 07.2023
Co-Owner/Teacher
Children's House Montessori School
08.2004 - 07.2017
Certified Montessori Teacher - Education
AMS
Master's - Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Special Education
University of Colorado
Bachelor's - Sociology with an emphasis in Child Development, Human and Family Studies
University of Colorado
- CPR/AED Certification
- CPI Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
- Dr. Ross Greene Collaborative Proactive Solutions certification
- Orten Gillingham (structured reading approach) certification
- Medication Administration certification
- Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tracker certification
Master's - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
National University
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