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Krystal Lindsey

6th Grade ELA Teacher
Owensboro,KY

Summary

An experienced Middle School ELA Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 20 years in classroom environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic professional genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about helping others. Trained in childhood development and it's impacts on students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Henderson County Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and evaluated curriculum review processes, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevancy for 21st-century learners.
  • Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and meet the needs of all students in the classroom..
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

IECE Preschool Teacher

Henderson County Schools
08.2019 - 07.2020
    • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
    • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
    • Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
    • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
    • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.

Instructional Assistant

Owensboro Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2018
    • Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.
    • Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
    • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
    • Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
    • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.

Certified Substitute Teacher

Various School Districts
08.2009 - 06.2013

IECE Preschool Teacher

McLean County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009

Director of Afterschool Program/Instructional Assistant

McLean County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008

Kindergarten Teacher

Owensboro Catholic Schools
01.2006 - 06.2006

First Grade Teacher

Good Shepherd Christian School
08.2004 - 06.2005

Education

Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
08.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
08.2000 - 05.2004

Skills

    Oral communication

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Certification

Middle Grades ELA

Timeline

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Henderson County Schools
08.2020 - Current

IECE Preschool Teacher

Henderson County Schools
08.2019 - 07.2020

Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Murray State University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Instructional Assistant

Owensboro Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2018

Certified Substitute Teacher

Various School Districts
08.2009 - 06.2013

IECE Preschool Teacher

McLean County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009

Director of Afterschool Program/Instructional Assistant

McLean County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008

Kindergarten Teacher

Owensboro Catholic Schools
01.2006 - 06.2006

First Grade Teacher

Good Shepherd Christian School
08.2004 - 06.2005

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Kentucky University
08.2000 - 05.2004

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