KRISTINA KIRINCH
Dayton,OH
Summary
Personable early childhood professional development instructor leveraging over 20 years of performance to contribute to employee-centered training objectives. Collaborative nature and strategic approach to problem-solving with passion for boosting team morale through effective and inspiring training.
Professional development specialist skilled in fostering growth and implementing effective programs. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable in adapting to changing needs while leveraging communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PD Specialist
Lakeshore Learning
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented educational resources to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product offerings with customer needs.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and product development initiatives.
- Mentored staff on effective teaching strategies and resource utilization.
Field Trainer
Goddard Systems Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Critical thinking Strong Work ethic Team building and Communication programs and led training using expert learning techniques.
- Blended business's goals, mission and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
- Documented training activities and changes to analyze program effectiveness.
- Assessed training needs, using employee surveys and interviews to gather data.
- Reviewed training delivery methods to optimize training effectiveness and costs.
- Maintained strong knowledge of early childhood education by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.
- Created successful early childhood courses for educators courses based on evaluation of student needs.
- Authored and delivered training programs covering diverse topics in early childhood education.
- Researched and incorporated new training methods, tools and resources to offer updated, quality training content in early childhood education.
- Attended Ohio's train the trainer sessions for Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards.
Lead Teacher
The Glen Early Learning Center
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Mentored junior teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and optimize learning environments.
- Assessed student performance through innovative evaluation methods, ensuring consistent improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Capital University
Columbus, OHAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WAMaster of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH12.2012
Skills
- Training program development
- Training delivery using a variety of platforms and in-person
- Program planning
- Teacher development
- Teacher coaching and mentoring
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Classroom observations
Accomplishments
- Published author in NAEYC's Teaching Young Children publication.
- Presenter at a variety of national and international early childhood conferences.
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- Certified Children's Yoga Instructor
- Certified High Scope Curriculum Trainer
- Teachstone CLASS certified observer, infant, toddler, pre-k
Timeline
PD Specialist
Lakeshore Learning
03.2022 - 01.2026
Field Trainer
Goddard Systems Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher
The Glen Early Learning Center
08.2008 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Big Bend Community College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Capital University