Kristine Furlong
Elementary Ed Teacher
Easton,Pennsylvania
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
School Lane CS
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
07.2013 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that changed rapidly.
- Met staff development guidelines set forth by school administration.
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 04.2010 - 04.2013
Skills
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Special Needs Students
SMART Board aptitude
RTI familiarity
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Group learning mechanics
Additional Information
- Mentor Teacher to Level 1 new teachers as part of Induction Program.
- Lead teacher for PLC
- Mentor Teacher to student teachers from Cairn University
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
School Lane CS
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
04.2010 - 04.2013