Kristy Jones
Denver,CO
Summary
Licensed elementary teacher with expertise in designing standards-based literacy instruction for grades K-5. Focus on building a classroom culture of belonging while supporting multilingual learners and utilizing data-driven approaches to foster growth in reading and writing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Classroom Teacher, Literacy & Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Teller Elementary School
Denver, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Led daily literacy instruction for 4th and 5th graders, ensuring alignment to grade-level standards and district curriculum.
- Design and implement reading and writing instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, including vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, and written response.
- Differentiated literacy instruction through scaffolded whole-group lessons, structured partner work, and targeted supports (chunked texts, graphic organizers, sentence frames), providing real-time conferencing and responsive feedback to enhance student understanding.
- Use formative and summative assessment data (unit assessments, writing rubrics, STAR, and classroom data) to adjust instruction, plan reteach, and support student growth.
- Established structured, supportive classroom culture with clear expectations, consistent routines, and focus on student belonging and engagement to foster a positive learning environment.
- Communicated with families and collaborated with grade-level teammates, CLD staff, and specialists to support academic and social-emotional development, strengthening community ties and student success.
Paraprofessional & Student Teacher - Kindergarten (All Core Subjects)
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Planned and taught literacy, math, science, and social studies in self-contained kindergarten classroom, fostering foundational academic skills and establishing effective classroom routines.
- Led targeted small-group instruction and interventions, enhancing early literacy development through phonics, vocabulary, and oral language.
- Supported diverse learners with visual aids, structured routines, and differentiated instruction, promoting inclusive learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education (Grades K-6), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
Relay Graduate School of Education
05-2026
Master of Applied Science - Environmental Policy and Management
University of Denver
Skills
- Literacy & Reading Instruction
- Writing Instruction
- Science of Reading Practices
- Unit & Lesson Design
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Small-Group Differentiation
- Multilingual Learner Supports
- Classroom Culture & Management
- Family Communication & Partnership
Professional Affiliations And Honors
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), National Professional Association and Honor Society for Educators
Certification
Colorado Department of Education — Initial Teaching License (Issued Dec 2025)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, Literacy & Social Studies (Grades 4-5)
Teller Elementary School
01.2026 - Current
Paraprofessional & Student Teacher - Kindergarten (All Core Subjects)
08.2022 - 12.2025
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education (Grades K-6), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Applied Science - Environmental Policy and Management
University of Denver