Kristine Garrett
Certified Academic Language Therapist & Educator
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Friendly and energetic educator with 11 years experience including dyslexia therapy, reading intervention, and early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop academic, social emotional, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK Teacher
Frenship ISD
Lubbock, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Kindergarten Teacher
Christ The King Cathedral School
Lubbock, United States
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Dyslexia Therapist
Christ The King Cathedral School
Lubbock, United States
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Met federal and state regulations for licensure and certification.
- Evaluated, scored and interpreted assessments and screening measures.
- Completed comprehensive assessments in addressing learning disabilities.
- Performed small group and individual therapy based on client needs with focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Understood and used best practices and therapy modalities within dyslexia field.
PreK Teacher
Christ The King Cathedral School
Lubbock, TX
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Academic Language Therapist - Dyslexia
Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas
Lubbock, Texas06.2018
Master of Education - Special Education
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05.2010
Associate of Arts - Commercial Music
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.2008
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Individual Student Instruction
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Class Reading
- Educational Materials Development
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Computer Proficiency
- Problem Solving
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
Awarded KLBK Trends and Friends "Teacher of the Week" May 2020
Certification
- Certified Academic Language Therapist
- Special Education (EC-12)
- ESL (EC-12)
- Generalist (EC-6)
Timeline
PreK Teacher
Frenship ISD
08.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Christ The King Cathedral School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Dyslexia Therapist
Christ The King Cathedral School
08.2016 - 05.2019
PreK Teacher
Christ The King Cathedral School
08.2011 - 05.2016
Academic Language Therapist - Dyslexia
Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas
Master of Education - Special Education
Lubbock Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Arts - Commercial Music
South Plains College
- Certified Academic Language Therapist
- Special Education (EC-12)
- ESL (EC-12)
- Generalist (EC-6)
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