Kristina Weller
Snowmass,CO
Summary
Innovative professional skilled in classroom management, group instruction, and individualized instruction. Dedicated to creating supportive learning atmospheres. Proven ability to inspire and mentor others while integrating mindfulness practices to enhance overall student well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Vimana Yoga
Basalt, CO
08.2016 - Current
- Designed and implemented personalized yoga programs for diverse client needs.
- Conducted group classes, fostering community engagement and encouraging participant interaction.
- Mentored junior instructors, enhancing teaching methodologies and promoting professional development.
- Integrated mindfulness practices into sessions, enhancing overall client wellness and satisfaction.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Elevated clients' mental focus by integrating breathing exercises throughout classes to complement physical movement.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- Inspired personal growth among students by challenging them to step outside their comfort zones while offering support in achieving their individual goals.
- Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
- Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
Classroom Teacher
Aspen Community School
Woody Creek, CO
11.2002 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to communicate student performance and engage families in education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2001
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Language arts instruction
Accomplishments
- Won Patricia Moore Teacher Award award at the Aspen Community School in 2010.
- Co-led the Report Card Committee at the Aspen Community School from 2021-present
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- ElementaryTeaching License
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Vimana Yoga
08.2016 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Aspen Community School
11.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Prescott College
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Denver
ACS Wellness Initiatives
- K-8 Positive Pebbles - 2012
- Staff positive feedback shared notebook - 2014ish-present (if it still exists!)
- Co-create ACS social emotional wellness vision - 2015ish
- Staff introduction to the Stress Continuum work from the Responder Alliance - 2021-2023
- 1-2 classroom: Dovetail Toolbox professional development - 2017
- 1-2 classroom: Lead Dovetail Toolbox tools teacher - 2018-present