Kristine Martens
PARKER,CO
Summary
I am a 21+ year educator that is successful in classroom management built on relationships of students and families, rigorous lesson planning aligned to district curriculum and state standards. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. I co-facilitated weekly PLCs as well as monthly MTSS meetings. I have also taught NEP cluster for Eld for the last two years and ALD for the last 8 years trying to meet ALD students needs in either reading or math.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Aurora Public School
08.2013 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
1st Grade Teacher
Aurora Public School
08.2001 - 08.2013
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2001
Skills
- Standardized Tests
- District Standards
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Classroom Managment
- Team Collaboration
- Multimedia Instruction
- Student Needs Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- IEP Support
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Skills
- Parent Communication
- Class Engagement
- Diversified Instruction
- Google Docs
- Technology Integration
- Teacher Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Common Core Standards
- Setting Learning Targets
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Aurora Public School
08.2013 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Aurora Public School
08.2001 - 08.2013
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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