Kristina Helling
North Bend
Summary
Elementary educator with over six years of experience teaching 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades. Certified in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Health and Physical Education in Washington State. Expertise in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments that promote academic and emotional growth. Proficient in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher (Second Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade)
Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with a team to ensure consistent curriculum and foster an atmosphere of teamwork
- Coordinate individualized education for up to 30 students and facilitate small group experiences to deliver appropriate content
- Organized goal setting and student driven data tracking
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with caregivers about student success and areas of concern
- Incorporated technology into lessons to enhance learning and engagement.
- Fostered relationships with a diverse student population to create a safe and warm learning environment.
Equity Team
Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish
09.2019 - Current
- Developed equity-based lessons to implement school wide with colleagues
- Collaborated with community members and families to initiate conversations regarding equity
- Participated in additional professional development courses on equity-based practices
Summer School Special Education Teacher (Elementary Blended K-3)
Meridian Park Elementary
Shoreline
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed interactive lesson plans to deliver high- quality special education instruction in an emotionally and physically impaired classrooms consisting of 10 students ranging from kindergarten to third grade
- Explicitly taught behavioral strategies to support students' emotion regulation
- Assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plan particular to each student's abilities
- Collected measurable data relevant to IEP goals and coursework
- Communicated with instructional team and caregivers regarding student progress and interventions.
Education
Health & PE Endorsement -
Eastern Washington
Cheney, WA07.2025
Special Education Endorsement -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2021
Masters - Initial Teaching
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Washington State Residency Certificate: Health and Physical Education Endorsment K-12, June 2025
- Washington State Residency Certificate: Special Education Endorsement PreK-21, June 2021
- Washington State Residency Certificate: Elementary Endorsement K-8, June 2019
Timeline
Summer School Special Education Teacher (Elementary Blended K-3)
Meridian Park Elementary
06.2021 - 07.2021
Elementary Teacher (Second Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade)
Samantha Smith Elementary
09.2019 - Current
Equity Team
Samantha Smith Elementary
09.2019 - Current
Health & PE Endorsement -
Eastern Washington
Special Education Endorsement -
Seattle University
Masters - Initial Teaching
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Gonzaga University
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