TeacherKristin

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Kristin Dennis
37 Fourth St. Apt B • Attleboro, MA 02703 • (401) 871-8512 •


CERTIFICATIONS HELD
Rhode Island Certification, August 2011 – present
• Elementary Education

EDUCATION
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR July 2014-present
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
• Specializing in Curriculum Director
• GPA
• Relevant Coursework: School & Community Relations, Curriculum Management, Elementary School Curriculum

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT August, 2007 – May, 2011
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education
• Major Concentrations in Sociology and Anthropology
• GPA in major, overall GPA , Dean’s List every semester, America Reads Award
• Relevant Coursework: Principles of Classroom Management; Plan, Adapt & Deliver Reading Instruction; Teaching Math for Meaning; Issues Affecting Persons with Disabilities; Computers in the Classroom; Meeting Individual Needs: Assessment & Instruction

University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa January 2010-June 2010
• SHAWCO team member
• Volunteered biweekly teaching children in orphanages
• Art of Living Society, Waterski Club

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Blackstone Valley Prep, Cumberland, RI Fall 2011 - present
2nd Grade Chair & 2nd Grade Lead Teacher
• Analyze student data from previous years to identify gaps in knowledge and trends in learning
• Create class-wide and individual student goals that are measurable, ambitious, and attainable
• Create and/or modify instructional curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse, multicultural student population
• Track student performance weekly and adjust curriculum as needed
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents about expectations and student achievement
• Provide weekly written and verbal feedback on the lesson plans submitted by the 2nd grade team
• Observe 2nd grade teachers periodically throughout the school year and provide meaningful feedback
• Lead meetings for grade level teachers daily to analyze data, and to discuss lesson plans and best practices
in order to improve and align instruction
• Facilitate the constant collaboration between grade level teachers and the leadership team
• Mentored a student teacher for the 2013-2014 school year and a teaching fellow for the 2012-2013 school year

Teach For America Rhode Island Summer Institute, Harlem, NY Summer2011
1st grade teacher
• Collected and analyzed student data to plan summer school instruction
• Developed units of study based on most pertinent needs
• Created formative and summative assessments to determine if students met set objectives
• Collaborated with a cohort on a daily basis to discuss best practices and adapt instruction to meet goals

Chamberlain Elementary School, South Burlington, VT Spring 2011
Student Teacher – First Grade
• Created and taught a thematic study including all content areas for a two-week period
• Assessed student learning styles and adapted lessons accordingly
• Implemented a service-learning project based on science and the environment
• Adapted a documentation system to constantly monitor student progress in all content areas


Student Intern – First Grade Fall 2010
• Conducted morning meetings; included awareness of multicultural issues
• Assisted students with individual reading development; conducted meaningful read-alouds
• Documented specific needs, likes and dislikes of each student to become better acquainted

ECHO Science Center, Burlington, VT Fall 2010
Student Intern
• Facilitated field trips at the ECHO science center with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes
• Covered areas of Inquiry, Geology, and Properties of Matter
• Implemented areas of study with science center exhibits; created meaningful questions
• Developed pre-outreach lessons, and post-outreach lessons for fourth grade classes from Champlain Elementary School, Burlington, VT based on their ECHO field trip

JFK Elementary School, Winooski, VT Fall 2009
Student Intern – Kindergarten
• Conducted morning meetings, whole class and small group lessons; implemented an author study
• Overcame challenges with many abilities and behaviors in multicultural school setting
• Developed new management strategies to create a meaningful learning environment
• Completed Concepts About Print and Running Record assessments and follow-up lessons

Shelburne Community School, Shelburne, VT Fall 2008
Student Intern – Third Grade
• Assisted students with letter formation and spelling
• Created and conducted lessons on Word Study for all spelling groups
• Documented spelling scores, then used scores and errors to develop next spelling words

Edmunds Elementary School, Burlington, VT Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
America Reads Story Book Tutor – Kindergarten
• Improved student comprehension and in-class behavior through the use of read-alouds
• Conducted one-on-one tutoring with all students to improve their literacy skills
• Documented and analyzed student reading levels and progress throughout the school year

RELATED EXPERIENCE
YMCA and Burlington Children’s Place, Burlington, VT Fall 2009 – Spring 2011
• Pre-school substitute teacher
• Document student play and work through photographs
• Create stimulating educational activities in all content areas

SHAWCO, Cape Town, South Africa Winter 2010– Summer 2010
• Taught English to students in various orphanages
• Assisted students with their school work and homework
• Helped students develop an appreciation and love for education
• Documented student learning weekly through progress and accuracy in student notebooks

Camp Wilton, Saratoga Springs, NY Summers, 2007-2009
• Counselor, Head Counselor, Activity Head
• Provided 24 hour care for consumers with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities
• Music and Drama Activity Head; developed and led daily enriching activities for consumers

SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Computer Skills:
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Interests:
• Traveling, Yoga, Skiing, Reading, Boating, Cooking