Kristy J. Massa
Helotes
Summary
Educational professional with proven track record of nurturing young minds and creating engaging lesson plans that align with educational standards. Consistently recognized for ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve educational goals and adapt to dynamic classroom settings. Known for strong organizational skills, effective communication, and passion for student development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Thornton Elementary
08.2008 - Current
- Taught research, STEM, technology for grades PreK-5 (2008-present)
- Used CMS to align lessons with grade level TEKS (2008-present)
- Differentiated lessons based on student needs (2008-present)
- Trained staff to use the district databases and research sites (2008-present)
- Managed a budget of over $10,000 annually (2008-present)
- Managed a full time library assistant (2008-2011)
- Maintained an updated collection of printed and electronic books (2008-present)
- Assisted with technology needs on campus (2008-present)
- Coordinated author visits and performances (2008-present)
- Member of the Instructional Leadership Committee (2008-present)
- Worked on School Improvement Plan with the leadership team (2008-present)
- First year librarian mentor (2015-present)
- Specialist Team Leader (2017-present)
- Student Council sponsor (2017-2019)
- Coding Club sponsor (2017-2023)
- Led a team to share weekly resources with teachers through Schoology (2020)
- Created weekly Schoology lessons for PreK-5th grade (2020)
Second Grade Teacher
Bob Beard Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2008
- Helped to open the school (2003)
- Member of the technology committee (2003-2007)
- Mentor to UTSA students (2003-2008)
- Academic Night presenter (2003-2008)
- First-year teacher mentor (2005)
- Co-Team Leader (2008)
Second Grade Teacher
Locke Hill Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2003
- Harry Wong presenter to campus staff (2000-2002)
- Interviewed by Channel 5 on violence in the media (2000)
- Interviewed by Channel 5 on the Texas Teacher's Report Card (2000)
- Nominated to Who's Who Among American Teachers (2001)
Fourth Grade Teacher
Locke Hill Elementary
08.1994 - 05.2000
- Young Astronauts Club Sponsor/coordinator (1994-1997)
- Presented a writer's workshop to campus (1996)
- Team leader (1996-1998)
- Helped to create curriculum for the Challenge Lab (1997)
- Harry Wong NISD New Teacher Academy presenter (1999)
- Harry Wong presenter to campus (1999)
Third Grade Teacher
Colonies North Elementary
12.1993 - 05.1994
- Successfully took over a class in December
- Displaced in May due to fewer students on campus
Education
Masters - Library and Information Science
University of North Texas
05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas At San Antonio
12-1993
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Project-based learning
- Reading comprehension
- Literacy development
- Instructional technology
- Social-emotional learning
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
Thornton Elementary
08.2008 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Bob Beard Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2008
Second Grade Teacher
Locke Hill Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2003
Fourth Grade Teacher
Locke Hill Elementary
08.1994 - 05.2000
Third Grade Teacher
Colonies North Elementary
12.1993 - 05.1994
Masters - Library and Information Science
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas At San Antonio
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