Kristy Keir
Bennington,VT
Summary
Dedicated Kindergarten teacher with more than 23 years of experience and extensive knowledge of child development. Personable teacher adept at communicating with both students and parents and maintaining a classroom of fun and productivity. Enthusiastic team player able to deliver quality instruction and creation of positive learning environment. Skilled in best practices for individual student learning. Experienced in use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery to enhance learning. Passionate Literacy Teacher devoted to supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment. Encouraging and supportive colleague with proven skills in building trust and establishing positive relationships with a multitude of diverse personalities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Pownal Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 in literacy, mathematics, science , social studies and social skills
First Grade Teacher
Pownal Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups in all subject areas.
First Grade Teacher
Dorset Elementary School
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups in all subjects.
Third Grade Teacher
Manchester Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Kindergarten/First Grade Multi-Age Teacher
Deerfield Valley Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
Education
Master of Arts - TEACHER OF READING
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, ELEMENTARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT05.2000
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Student Records Management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Early Childhood Development
- Common Core
- Differentiated Instruction
- Early Reading
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Professional Educator License Level II: Vermont (Elementary Education, Grades K-6) 1-00, expires 06/26
- Digging Deeper-Science of Reading- 2023-2024
- FastBridge Training - Spring 2022
- Wilson Introduction Course- Summer 2022
- FUNdations Level K and 1 Training
- Science of Reading/Hill Literacy 2020-2021
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Pownal Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Pownal Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2012
First Grade Teacher
Dorset Elementary School
08.2004 - 08.2007
Third Grade Teacher
Manchester Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2004
Kindergarten/First Grade Multi-Age Teacher
Deerfield Valley Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2003
Master of Arts - TEACHER OF READING
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, ELEMENTARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Castleton State College
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