Kristina Hughes
Moorestown
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Moorestown School District
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular progress reports and open lines of communication, strengthening support for student success.
Teacher / Group Facilitator / Field Hockey Town Lead
Moorestown Recreation Center
02.2018 - Current
- Designed and Implemented Preschool Movement and Learning class
- Physical Activity based on the "Book of the Day"
- Created and facilitated Youth Running Program
- Implemented Running Club during Covid to get kids moving and Socializing at a safe distance
- Town Lead for Field Hockey Program K-8
- Increased participation by ten percent
- Facilitate Parent / Coach communication and conflict resolution
- Manage all scheduling for teams in league
Physical Education Teacher
Moorestown School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Develop and Implement Daily Lessons
- Introduction of Word Wall in the gym that follows along with lessons each week
- Review of Sight Words, Letter Recognition as well as Mental Math through weekly lessons
- Creating opportunities for the student to 'work together' in game situations
- Teach students new playground games for recess time
- Working to enhance aspects of the playground to encourage more students to get involved in Physical Activity during this time.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
Preschool teacher- Long Term Substitute
First Light Early Learning Center
- Develop daily lessons, grading, and assignments for facilitating individual needs
- Conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences to inform parents of student progress.
Middle School Curriculum Supervisor / Health and Physical Education Health Teacher
Marple–Newtown School District
09.1999 - 05.2009
- Adapted materials and assignments for facilitating individual needs
- Developed a cross curricular project with the seventh-grade science class
- Writing across the curriculum: integrated introspective poetry writing, implemented and practiced various writing strategies in collaboration with the eighth grade English class
- Developed and implemented an eighth-grade health class unit highlighting the correlation between present day social issues with those during Shakespearian times
- Created a persuasive writing lesson for gifted homeroom corresponding with The Pennsylvania Walk at School Day promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Developed Curriculum for all 'traditional' units taught in department
- Experiential Education Director
- Developed an Experiential Education & Life Skills Based Program
- Created 7th grade Adventure Learning Program
- Designed 8th grade rock climbing unit focused on decision making and healthy risk taking
- Facilitated Student Council team building experience three times a year.
Education
Masters in Elementary Education -
Saint Joseph’s University
05.2004
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology -
West Chester University
05.1998
Undeclared major -
Villanova University
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Gradequick
- Smartboard Technology
- Child Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interactive Learning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
Health and Physical Education
Elementary Education
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy reading
- Running (Boston Marathon Qualifier 2006 and 2010)
- Biking
- Traveling
- Volunteering for Moorestown Home and School- Lead Scholastic Bookfair four times and Assisted Lead four times , Turkey Drive, Yearbook UES, Room Parent, Recess Runners, Boosterthon.
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Moorestown School District
09.2023 - 10.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Moorestown School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
Teacher / Group Facilitator / Field Hockey Town Lead
Moorestown Recreation Center
02.2018 - Current
Middle School Curriculum Supervisor / Health and Physical Education Health Teacher
Marple–Newtown School District
09.1999 - 05.2009
Preschool teacher- Long Term Substitute
First Light Early Learning Center
Masters in Elementary Education -
Saint Joseph’s University
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology -
West Chester University
Undeclared major -
Villanova University
Health and Physical Education
Elementary Education
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