Kristine Buchanan
Bedford,TX
Summary
Kris Buchanan is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in education and a Bachelor's degree from Bemidji State University. Known for her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong leadership abilities, she excels in collaborative environments and thrives in clear communication. Passionate about helping others, Kris is motivated to explore new career paths aligned with her goal of financial independence. With a proactive approach to learning, she has successfully mentored student teachers, fostering a growth-oriented learning environment, while observing and coaching. Kris is eager to embrace new challenges, with a vision for a balanced work-life dynamic, and a strategic mindset for future opportunities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Team Leader
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, TX
08.1996 - Current
- Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to manage classrooms, lead student groups, and collaborate with colleagues. Strong leadership skills transferable to leading teams, projects, and cross-functional initiatives in a corporate setting.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills honed through regular presentations, parent-teacher conferences, and collaborative efforts with faculty. Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Developed a high degree of problem-solving ability through addressing diverse student needs, managing conflicts, and adapting to changes in educational environments. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applicable to corporate challenges.
- Organizational & Time Management: Expertise in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in planning, organizing events, and managing resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Highly adaptable to new environments and tasks. Able to quickly learn new systems, procedures, and corporate tools, and effectively adjust to shifting priorities.
- Collaboration and Relationship Building: A strong collaborative mindset for working in teams, both independently and in group settings, to achieve common business goals.
- Training & Development: Skilled in adapting training materials and methods to suit the learning needs of diverse audiences, with an emphasis on engagement and retention.
- Conflict Resolution: Skilled in managing peer dynamics and resolving conflicts, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Expertise in addressing issues proactively and constructively.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Familiarity with tracking and assessing student progress using data, providing insights, and making data-driven decisions. Ability to translate these skills into analyzing performance metrics and corporate reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Cum Laude
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-1996
Skills
- Mentorship and Support
- Effective Communication
- Observation and Assessment
- Instructional Coaching
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Effective Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competence and Inclusivity
- Time Management
- Professionalism and Ethical Conduct
Accomplishments
- Heritage Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2012-2013
- Selected to pilot a technology initiative, writing program, and grading system for GICSD
- Selected to attend training for technology at TCEA in Austin multiple times, and Teachers College for Writing at Columbia University, then designed and facilitated training within GCISD
- Consistently earned top scores across all domains of the T-TESS rubric, showcasing excellence in instruction, classroom management, and professional practices
- Proud to have served in GCISD, Awarded Dallas Morning News 100 Best Places to Work for 2018, 2019, 2020 and Rated the #2 district in DFW and #4 in the state of Texas by Niche for 2025.
- Heritage Elementary performed above average on Reading STAAR tests, with students scoring higher than the state average; often exceeding the district average as well; this means Heritage Elementary students tend to perform better on standardized tests than the majority of Texas schools at their grade level.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Team Leader
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education, Cum Laude
Bemidji State University