Kristina Biggs
Maryville,MO
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Metro Christian Academy
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Kept children between ages of 6 weeks and 10 years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
Teaching Intern
North Kansas City School District, EEC
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted classroom teacher with grading projects, homework and assignments.
- Served as mentor to students, answered questions, provided tutoring services and offered one-on-one lesson reviews.
- Distributed and collected assignments and paperwork from students.
- Handled clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying and preparing instructional material for students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
A+ Tutor
North Kansas City School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat and organized.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Internship Student
Rising Hill Elementary School, NKC School District
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Observed classes to identify opportunities to back up teacher or help students.
- Protected students in classroom environments and transitional spaces by following effective security protocols.
- Maintained classroom for students by restocking supplies, cleaning up spills and organizing stations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05.2027
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MO05.2023
Skills
- Parent and Student Communication
- Family Involvement
- Parent Relations
- Child Development
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating Students
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Tutoring
- Advocacy
Certification
CPR and first Aid Trainging
Timeline
Teaching Intern
North Kansas City School District, EEC
06.2023 - 07.2023
Internship Student
Rising Hill Elementary School, NKC School District
10.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher
Metro Christian Academy
02.2022 - 08.2023
A+ Tutor
North Kansas City School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School