Kristine Strong
Baldivis,Australia
Summary
Passionate Primary School Teacher for 18 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Department Of Education
East Waikiki , WA
02.2008 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Google Slides.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Instilled understanding of diversity via health lessons.
- Integrated technology into 80% of daily lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Curtin University
Perth, WA11.1993
Skills
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral improvements
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excell, Powerpoint
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Activity Planning
- Time management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student counseling
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Department Of Education
02.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Curtin University