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Kristina Swensen

Skowhegan,Maine

Summary

Education professional with strong foundation in school administration and leadership. Known for fostering positive learning environment and supporting both staff and students. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in conflict resolution and curriculum development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Winthrop Grade School
07.2024 - Current
  • Mentors and supports teachers in implementing best practices (Hattie) and examines data in PLCs
  • Collaborates with classroom teachers, administrators and family members in developing proactive behavior plans to help students develop problem solving and communication skills
  • Coordinates RTI Committee & Attendance Committee and collaborates with teachers
  • Experience with NWEA, New Meridian Science State Test, and the DRA
  • Supports principal in building tasks such as fire drill implementation, building issues, and emergency response procedures

Adjunct Instructor

University of Southern Maine
05.2015 - 08.2024
  • Taught a variety of literacy courses for ETEP and graduate-level students
  • Challenged and motivates diverse adult learners concerning current literacy practices
  • Incorporates contemporary educational issues into coursework

Literacy Specialist Intervention Teacher

Somerset Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided differentiated reading instruction for students K-4th grade in small group settings
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to accelerate student growth
  • Created an energetic and positive learning environment with trauma-informed practices
  • Student Intervention Team coordinator facilitating intervention supportive services

Assistant Principal

Greene Central School
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Responded to student behavior while promoting learning opportunities for students
  • Incorporated Hattie and best practices into PD and mentoring situations
  • Collaborated and implemented student support and PBIS activities
  • Developed and monitored staff regarding assigned duties and scheduling issues
  • Tracked student attendance and worked with families to improve student attendance
  • Facilitated safety drill practices

Dean of Students

Leavitt Area High School
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Responded to student discipline issues with appropriate disciplinary consequences as well as restorative opportunities
  • Supported teachers in addressing behavioral and academic student concerns
  • Collaborated and implemented professional development activities
  • Consistently communicated with parents regarding both student needs and successes

4th Grade Teacher

Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Planned, implemented, and integrated project-based learning for all content areas
  • Provided differentiated instruction for students
  • Assessed and evaluated quarterly data to determine student growth and appropriate instructional needs

6-12th Grade Literacy/ELL Teacher

Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Designed skill-specific interventions for literacy and English support
  • Provided teacher leadership regarding standards-based grading, best practices, content literacy, and intervention services

Cross-Disciplinary Literacy Facilitator

Maine Department of Education
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with teachers around the state to improve content literacy
  • Participated in book studies and designed activities for state workshops

Literacy Specialist Teacher

Leavitt Area High School
08.2006 - 06.2016
  • Designed and adapted curriculum to meet individual learners’ needs
  • Used the DRA to track and analyzed data to drive instruction and measure student growth
  • Developed and implemented professional development for staff

Fifth Grade Teacher & Title 1 Teacher

SAU 47 Jaffrey Grade School
08.2002 - 06.2006
  • Developed and taught lessons for all content areas in the 5th-grade classroom
  • Integrated curriculum using cooperative learning and hands-on activities

Education

Educational Leadership Courses -

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
01.2020

Masters of Science Literacy Education - undefined

University of Southern Maine
Gorham, ME
01.2009

Certificate Elementary Education - undefined

Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA
01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work & Sociology

Gordon College
Wenham, MA
01.1990

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Restorative practices
  • School facilities and operations
  • Staff development
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Student and parent relations
  • Parent communication
  • Discipline management

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Winthrop Grade School
07.2024 - Current

Literacy Specialist Intervention Teacher

Somerset Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant Principal

Greene Central School
09.2020 - 01.2023

Dean of Students

Leavitt Area High School
07.2018 - 08.2020

4th Grade Teacher

Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong
08.2017 - 08.2018

6-12th Grade Literacy/ELL Teacher

Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong
08.2016 - 08.2017

Adjunct Instructor

University of Southern Maine
05.2015 - 08.2024

Cross-Disciplinary Literacy Facilitator

Maine Department of Education
09.2013 - 06.2016

Literacy Specialist Teacher

Leavitt Area High School
08.2006 - 06.2016

Fifth Grade Teacher & Title 1 Teacher

SAU 47 Jaffrey Grade School
08.2002 - 06.2006

Masters of Science Literacy Education - undefined

University of Southern Maine

Certificate Elementary Education - undefined

Bridgewater State College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work & Sociology

Gordon College

Educational Leadership Courses -

University of Maine at Farmington

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