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KRISTINA YONTZ

Winter Springs,FL

Summary

Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional with a proven history of providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child's learning style and abilities are addressed. Excellent team building skills and extensive experience in creating a collaborative work environment with other teachers, school administrators, families, and the local community to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Rainbow Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

First Grade Teacher

Sterling Park Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary units, and provide an enriching educational experience for students.
  • Managed resources effectively by utilizing technology, sourcing materials creatively, and prioritizing expenditures based on curriculum goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and modeling respect for all individuals.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers by sharing insights gleaned from years of experience in the profession.
  • Tailored lesson plans to meet district standards while addressing unique challenges faced by first-grade learners.
  • Served as First Grade Team Leader for 1 year.

First Grade Teacher

Sabal Point Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
    • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
    • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
    • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
    • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
    • Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
    • Served as 1st Grade Team Leader for 3 years.

21st Century Community Learning Center Co-Lead Teacher

21st Century Community Learning Center at Wicklow Elementary School
11.2013 - 06.2018
  • Launched, supported, and oversaw the 21st Century program at the school
  • Worked with the other co-lead teacher to create student and teacher applications
  • Conducted teacher interviews to work with the program
  • Held parent information meetings and event nights
  • Created monthly newsletters to support home-school communication
  • Created project-based learning lesson plans for 130 K-5 students
  • Planned and implemented field trips
  • Collected and analyzed data to help guide instruction.

Classroom Teacher

Wicklow Elementary School
01.2006 - 05.2018
  • Served as 1st Grade Team Leader for 4 years and Kindergarten Team Leader for 2 years, guiding weekly collaboration meetings, planning and organizing field trips, and organizing special events throughout the year.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Implemented project-based learning strategies, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking skills among students.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Served as a supervising teacher for student teachers
  • Worked and planned closely with ESOL teacher as an inclusion classroom with near 50% ELL students each year

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Literacy

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Prekindergarten/Primary Education

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
01.2005

Skills

  • Gifted Endorsed
  • Reading Endorsed
  • ESOL Endorsed
  • Trained in Restorative Practices
  • Differentiated Lesson Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Classroom Management
  • UFLI
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Project-based Learning

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Rainbow Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Sterling Park Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2024

First Grade Teacher

Sabal Point Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022

21st Century Community Learning Center Co-Lead Teacher

21st Century Community Learning Center at Wicklow Elementary School
11.2013 - 06.2018

Classroom Teacher

Wicklow Elementary School
01.2006 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Prekindergarten/Primary Education

University of North Florida

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Literacy

University of Central Florida

References

  • Christina Langdon, Park Maitland Lower Elementary Principal, 407-479-4721
  • Kristy Marshall, Principal, Rainbow Elementary, 407-320-8400

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