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Kristina Shelley

Rutland,VT

Summary

Enthusiastic professional committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching several grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators and other educators.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Math and Science Teacherr

Goose Creek CISD
Baytown, TX
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans to engage students in the material being taught.
  • Utilized hands-on techniques to demonstrate the application of scientific concepts and mathematical theories

4th Grade Teacher

Wattsburg Area School District
Wattsburg, PA
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with special education and gifted teachers to modify curriculum content and instruction methods as needed for special needs students.
  • Trained in and applied Responsive Classroom practices.
  • Acquired expertise in Response to Instruction and Intervention through comprehensive training

1st Grade Teacher

Wattsburg Area School District
Wattsburg, PA
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Analyzed diverse data sources like running records, classroom observations, anecdotal notes, DRA assessments,and test scores to make informed instructional decisions.
  • Implemented the strategies and methodologies taught by Ohio State University for effective Guided Reading.
  • Devised comprehensive lesson plans covering all subjects for a multi-ability first grade classroom.

Distance Learning Coordinator

Northwest Tri-County IU5
Edinboro, PA
10.2001 - 02.2003
  • Contributed significantly to the development and implementation of the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Cyber Services program.
  • Collaborated with 17 area school districts to facilitate the organization of online classes and videoconference options for educators and students.
  • Conducted technology-focused staff development courses for educators in the area.

4th Grade Teacher

Orchard Park Central School District
Orchard Park, NY
08.2000 - 06.2001
  • Collaborated with a Special Education teacher to provide cooperative instruction for seventeen gifted and thirteen special needs students, encompassing all subjects.
  • Cooperated with colleagues in the development of tailor-made lesson plans designed to meet the specific learning needs of students.
  • Coached Destination Imagination team that achieved 1st place finishes in local and state tournaments, as well as a 3rd place finish in the 2001 world competition.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
12-1998

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
06-1997

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Formative Assessment
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent and student communication
  • Program and Classroom Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

3rd Grade Math and Science Teacherr

Goose Creek CISD
08.2015 - 06.2016

4th Grade Teacher

Wattsburg Area School District
08.2009 - 06.2012

1st Grade Teacher

Wattsburg Area School District
08.2006 - 06.2008

Distance Learning Coordinator

Northwest Tri-County IU5
10.2001 - 02.2003

4th Grade Teacher

Orchard Park Central School District
08.2000 - 06.2001

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Kristina Shelley