Kristina Dean
Antwerp
Summary
Dedicated high school English teacher with expertise in individualized support, grammar instruction, and creative writing. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson plans.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Indian River Central School District
Philadelphia, NY
09.2000 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in literary analysis and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted in implementing classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that enhance student learning experiences.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Integrated technology tools to support diverse learning styles and enhance classroom engagement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas.
Newspaper Reporter
Watertown Daily Times
Watertown, NY
10.1995 - 07.1998
- Investigated and reported on local news stories to provide timely updates to community members.
- Conducted interviews with sources to gather accurate information for articles and features.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content and ensure adherence to publication standards.
- Developed strong relationships with local organizations to enhance story sourcing and coverage depth.
- Streamlined editorial processes to enhance workflow efficiency and content delivery timelines.
- Covered breaking news stories, ensuring timely reporting of critical events and updates.
- Worked under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality in each article produced.
- Streamlined the editing process by collaborating closely with editors to produce error-free content.
- Maintained journalistic integrity through diligent fact-checking and adherence to ethical standards.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Education
SUNY, Potsdam
Potsdam, New York, NY06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Print Journalism/Communications
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-1992
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Online teaching
- Individualized support
- Writing instruction
- Grammar expertise
- Writing coursework
- Clear communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Grammar instruction
- Creative writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Technology integration
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Indian River Central School District
09.2000 - Current
Newspaper Reporter
Watertown Daily Times
10.1995 - 07.1998
Master of Science - Education
SUNY, Potsdam
Bachelor of Arts - Print Journalism/Communications
SUNY College At Plattsburgh