KRISTINA CASON
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Lower School and Middle School Literacy Educator with 8+ years of experience designing inquiry-based, research-driven, and Science of Reading-aligned learning environments. Recognized as Teacher of the Year (2024-2025) for excellence in instruction, curriculum design, collaboration, and data-informed literacy practices. A process-improvement-minded educator with experience strengthening systems, refining workflows, and contributing to long-range strategic planning efforts. Skilled in small-group intervention, progress monitoring, assessment analysis, and supporting teachers through modeling, shared planning, and reflective coaching.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School 5th Grade Literature Teacher
Battle Ground Academy
Franklin, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Implement inquiry-based instructional practices that strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and written analysis.
- Provide small-group and one-on-one reading intervention informed by progress monitoring and formative assessments.
- Collaborate with intervention teams to identify students requiring additional support and adjust instructional plans accordingly.
- Maintain consistent family communication regarding reading growth and instructional goals.
4th Grade Reading Instructor
Battle Ground Academy
Franklin, TN
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered targeted reading instruction aligned to foundational skills and comprehension standards.
- Supported data-driven decision-making for flexible grouping and early identification of reading needs.
- Served on Strategic Initiatives and Leadership Committees.
- Helped design aligned Literacy Scope & Sequence.
- Contributed to data implementation practices with Head of School.
4th Grade Reading & Writing Instructor
Lipscomb Academy
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Built an inquiry-oriented classroom environment emphasizing close reading, written expression, and purposeful discussion.
- Created comprehension materials adopted for a schoolwide literacy initiative.
- Strengthened family communication through structured updates.
4th & 5th Grade ELA Instructor
Christ Presbyterian Academy
Nashville, TN
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered instruction integrating differentiation, formative assessment, and inquiry-based reading.
- Designed and administered literacy assessments to guide reading support.
- Collaborated on curriculum alignment and literacy practice refinement.
Education
Master of Education -
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Business - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Literacy Instruction
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Science of Reading
- Small-Group Intervention
- Assessment & Data Analysis
- Progress Monitoring
- Curriculum Design & Vertical Alignment
- Instructional Leadership
- Collaboration
- Coaching Mindset
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Google Workspace
- Digital Assessments
- Data Dashboards
- Intervention Materials
- PLC Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Family Partnership
Selected Honors And Leadership
- Teacher of the Year, 2024-2025
- Strategic Initiatives Committee Member
- Leadership Committee Member
- Intermediate Literacy Scope & Sequence Developer
- Contributor to schoolwide process improvements and strategic planning
- Supporter of Lower School music & theater literacy extensions
Technology And Professional Skills
- Google Workspace
- Digital Assessments
- Data Dashboards
- Progress Monitoring
- Intervention Materials
- PLC Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Family Partnership
Assessment Intervention And Coaching Experience
- Skilled in universal screening, diagnostics, and progress monitoring.
- Experienced in Tier II/Tier III interventions across decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension.
- Maintain intervention plans, track progress, and adjust instruction based on trends.
- Participate in data meetings, propose intervention strategies.
- Provide informal coaching through modeling lessons, co-teaching, and planning.
Timeline
Middle School 5th Grade Literature Teacher
Battle Ground Academy
01.2025 - Current
4th Grade Reading Instructor
Battle Ground Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
4th Grade Reading & Writing Instructor
Lipscomb Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023
4th & 5th Grade ELA Instructor
Christ Presbyterian Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Education -
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Business - Project Management
University of Phoenix