KRISTINA MARSHALL
Mountain House,CA
Summary
Dedicated and nurturing educator with 16 years of experience teaching young children aged three to five, committed to creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Expertise in guiding children through engaging daily activities while ensuring the curriculum remains age-appropriate, enjoyable, and imaginative. Passionate about fostering creativity, independent problem-solving, and mutual respect among students, while integrating play and laughter into lessons to connect knowledge with joy. Collaborative professional adept at adapting to the evolving needs of the classroom, focused on promoting social and emotional development alongside academic success. Devoted to the philosophy that when students love school, they become lifelong learners that benefit the world.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Little Bridges Child Care Center
San Ramon, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction that aligns with California State Standards including California Preschool Learning Foundations, CA Common Core State Standards, and ELD standards.
- Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that welcomes different cultures, families, and family involvement.
- Maintain organized classroom systems and implement effective classroom management strategies that promote respectful behavior and social-emotional growth.
- Use UDL strategies to differentiate instruction.
- Give needed support to students with ASD and ELL
Lead Teacher
Valley Christian Preschool
Dublin, CA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Create and teach developmentally appropriate, play-based lesson plans that supports early literacy, math, language, and social-emotionaldevelopment for four-year-old students.
- Trained and taught Kimochis, a social-emotional curriculum.
- Observe and document students' growth using anecdotal records, checklists, and work samples.
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and developmental needs.
- Partner with families and staff to support students' learning and well-being.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
Lead Teacher
Sonshine Preschool
Pleasanton, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provide developmentally appropriate early intervention instruction for two-year-old children with developmental delays and disabilities in an inclusive classroom environment.
- Use play-based, sensory-rich, and hands-on learning strategies to promote engagement and developmental growth.
- Communicate regularly with families to provide updates, resources, and strategies to support learning and development at home.
- Foster a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment that supports independence and positive interaction.
Co-Teacher
St. Raymond Preschool
Dublin, CA
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed interesting course plans to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.
- Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
- Kept classroom bulletin board fresh with creative themes, new crafts, and new art each month.
- Responsible for feeding the children lunch in the classroom.
Lead Teacher
Valley Christian Preschool
Dublin, CA
09.2010 - 06.2021
Education
PK-3 Teaching Credential -
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2025
Skills
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Familiar with Transitional Kindergarten curriculum and writing lesson plans
- Passionate about social and emotional development
- Approachable
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and Reliable
- Familiar with creating newsletters for families
- Cheerful and energetic
- Passionate about building relationships with both children and their families
- Social skills
- Health and safety
- Early reading
Certification
- CPR Certified- Up to date
- CDSS Mandated Reporter- Renewed 2025
- Basic Pest Management in the School and Child Care Settings- 2024
- Other certificates from HIVELY, such as helping children in divorced families
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Little Bridges Child Care Center
06.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Valley Christian Preschool
08.2024 - 06.2025
Lead Teacher
Sonshine Preschool
09.2023 - 05.2024
Co-Teacher
St. Raymond Preschool
01.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher
Valley Christian Preschool
09.2010 - 06.2021
PK-3 Teaching Credential -
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
California State University East Bay