Kristen K. Reynolds

1691 Ivey Church Road Maiden, North Carolina 704.473.0167

OBJECTIVETo obtain a full time position as an Elementary School Teacher (K-6).

EDUCATIONAppalachian State UniversityBoone, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Elementary EducationMay 2007

Concentration: Social Sciences

Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina

Master of Arts, Reading Education August 2011

TEACHINGPumpkin Center Primary School Lincolnton, North Carolina

EXPERIENCE Second Grade Teacher 2008- Present

-Develop and teach lesson plans appropriate for second grade students of North Carolina

-Teach according to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

-Continue professional development by participating in professional learning communities and leading in teacher workshops

-Participate as the Co-Technology chair

-Participate as the member of the Superintendent Employee Advisory Council

-Assist in creating grade-level units and curriculum maps

Pilot ElementaryThomasville, North Carolina

Kindergarten Teacher2007/2008 School Year

  • Develop and teach lesson plans that meet North Carolina kindergarten objectives.
  • Create hands-on tubs or centers to inspire individual and creative learning.
  • Conduct and manage discipline and learning in a classroom of twenty-three students.
  • Develop professionally by attending all county initiative trainings and workshops, PTO meetings, and faculty meetings.
  • Devise and implement two Project Based Learning (PBL) units.
  • Construct a classroom website to increase parent-school communication and information.
  • Participate in creating a year-long curriculum map for kindergarten using the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
  • American Education Week committee member

Battleground ElementaryLincolnton, North Carolina

Student TeacherSpring 2007

  • Develop lesson plans that meet kindergarten objectives.
  • Initiate hands-on work centers which correspond to lesson plans in all subject areas.
  • Manage discipline within classroom of twenty-one students.

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  • Expand experience by attending professional development workshops, PTA meetings, faculty meetings, hospitality meetings, and conferences.
  • Write and distribute newsletters to communicate with parents and faculty.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

  • Linda Hoyt Strategic Literacy Initiative Training
  • Lucy Calkin’s Writer’s Workshop Training
  • School Center Website Training
  • EChalk Website Training
  • MClass/DIBELS Training the Teacher Training

WORKFirst Baptist ChurchLincolnton, North Carolina

EXPERIENCEYouth InternSummers 2005 and 2006

  • Created and led activities for middle and high school youth.
  • Assisted youth minister in developing nationwide and international trips.
  • Managed youth during trips and activities.
  • Designed and managed drama, art, soccer, and basketball camps for children and youth.

COMPUTER

SKILLS

MS WordMSPower Point

MSPublisherMSExcel

InternetDIBELS assessment program

School Center Website development EChalk Website development

HONORS &

ACTIVITIES

Chancellor’s ListHabitat for Humanity Volunteer

Dean’s ListCampus Christian Fellowship Intern

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Student Yosef Member

Alpha Chi Honor Society

Prospective Teachers Scholarship Award recipient

Briggs Scholarship for Education recipient

Marguerite L. Heafner Scholarship recipient

REFERENCESAvailable upon request