Kristina Mitros
Simpsonville
Summary
Dedicated First Grade Teacher from Greenville County School District, adept in fostering student-centered environments and implementing diverse learning modalities. Excelled in literacy mentorship and specialized support for special needs students, showcasing strong team collaboration and a commitment to enhancing academic and social-emotional growth. Proficient in LETRS and experienced in mentoring new teachers, demonstrating a balance of hard and soft skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Greenville County School District
01.2008 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC12-2007
Skills
- Social Emotional Learning instruction with focus on students' mental health
- Diverse learning modalities
- Reading and Writing one-to-one conferencing weekly
- Reading instruction planning for first grade team
- Literacy Mentor for K-2 teachers
- Mentor for new teachers
- Team collaboration with grade level team
- LETRS training Units 1-4
- Special needs support for students with IEP's for behavior modification, ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Greenville County School District
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of South Carolina
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Converse College
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