Kristina Hayden
Summary
Dedicated educator focused on creating engaging, student-centered learning environments that enhance academic achievement and critical thinking. Expertise in differentiated instruction and data-driven practices fosters inclusive classrooms, ensuring diverse learner needs are met while strengthening family and colleague partnerships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Science & ELA Teacher
John Street School
Franklin Square, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in Science and ELA
- Design inquiry-based lessons promoting critical thinking and literacy skills
- Differentiated instruction to address diverse learner needs, enhancing engagement and comprehension
- Utilized data to inform instructional strategies, fostering improved student outcomes
- Integrate technology to enhance learning
- Communicated regularly with families to support student progress and strengthen home-school connections
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and instruction
1st Grade Teacher
John Street School
Franklin Square, New York
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Taught reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and SEL
- Fostered nurturing classroom environment promoting academic and social-emotional growth
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning needs
- Utilized assessments to inform and adapt instructional strategies
- Collaborated with grade-level team
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student behavior and academic performance.
Education
Master of Science - Education, Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6)
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Education, Concentration in History (NCATE Accredited)
IONA College
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Inclusive Education
- SEL
- ELA Instruction
- Science Instruction
- Educational Technology
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) Professional Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6) Professional Certificate
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate
Timeline
6th Grade Science & ELA Teacher
John Street School
09.2021 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
John Street School
09.2015 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Education, Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6)
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Education, Concentration in History (NCATE Accredited)
IONA College