Kristina Pasco

OBJECTIVE

Inovative professional with a strong track record of improving test scores in Physical Science and Earth Science by adapting teaching methods to students' needs. Able to build personal relationships with students and parents and built their confindence in their abilities. Looking to support the school's mission by creating a personal, engaging learning environment that celebrates students' unique talents and ideas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

September 2023-Present

Physical Science Teacher/Earth Science Teacher

Bath County High School, Hot Springs, VA

• Plan and design standard based lessons for diverse groups or learners.
• Teach Daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning styles, raising average grades by 18% in one year.
• Assess 80 students progress througout the term and work closley with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work.
• Currenlty work closely with the carpentry teacher as one of the wind turbine coaches.

Septtember 1997-2023

Valley Elementary - Middle School Science 6-8; 2nd grade and 3rd grade teacher.

Hot Springs, VA

• Ensured all students fully comprehended the curriculum and provided individula support to students who required extra guidance.
• Colloaborated with other teachers to talilor lesson plans updated curriculum objectives.
• Mentored new teachers entering the profession.
• Mentored and tutored struggling students and supported their mental well being with healthy coping strategies.
• Developed and coached a wind turbine team for three years at the middle school science level and worked closely with the students on the techniques on designing a wind turbine. The third year, our team won the state competition and traveled to Chicao for the National Competition.
• Developed a history team and colloborated with other teachers in the county to incorporate local history into the classrooms with the local Bath County Historical Society.