Kristen Hardiek
Edwardsville
Summary
Dedicated teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments, communicating curriculum, and enhancing student behavior through positive approaches. Driven to help all students excel personally and academically.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Belle Valley School District 119
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Scaffolded lessons ensuring all students could access the curriculum and progress in their learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Lead Camp Counselor
YMCA
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw seven other counselors and 40 - 50 kids weekly.
- Delegated tasks to counselors within my grade.
- Took attendance, took lunch count, and kept track of camper's emergency medication.
- Attended weekly briefings regarding campers, counselors, and camp activities.
- Managed behavioral issues within my grade.
- Supervised and ran appropriate grade level activities.
- Provided simple first aid when needed.
Tutor
Edwardsville Tutoring Center
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Taught lessons or assisted with homework for students aged 5 - 19.
- Prepared lessons.
- Worked with students with learning disabilities.
- Answered client and student phone calls.
- Assisted in creating student schedules.
- Provided advice to parents on how to assist their children at home.
- Kept records of attendance and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2022
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Problem Solving and Complaint Resolution
- Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Time management and organization
- Microsoft programs
- Documenting student progress
- Working with people with special needs
- Behavior Management
Field Experience
Junior Achievement - Zion Lutheran School in Bethalto, IL (6th Grade) - Fall 2017
Junior Achievement - James Avant Elementary School in East St. Louis, IL - Winter 2017
Field Experience I - Mount Olive Elementary School in Mt. Olive, IL (4th Grade) - Fall 2020
Field Experience II - Lewis and Clark Elementary - Godfrey, IL (1st Grade) - Fall 2020
Field Experience III - Dorris Intermediate School - Collinsville, IL (5th Grade) - Spring 2021
Field Experience IV (Student Teaching) - Mount Olive Elementary School - Mt. Olive, IL (4th Grade) - Fall 2021 - Spring 2021
Tasks and responsibilities at these placements:
- Created and maintained a safe, creative, and happy classroom environment for students.
- Created lesson plans, formative and summative assessments, and differentiated activities, which I then implemented into the classroom.
- Graded papers and provided in-depth feedback to all students which promoted growth and communicated the next steps for learning and instruction.
- Collected student data, input grades, and kept a lesson plan journal.
- Attended cooperating school's events, activities, fundraisers, and extracurricular athletics.
- Monitored individual and small group work including those who needed additional assistance.
- Helped resolve issues in the classroom, as well as provided creative teaching/classroom management ideas to my cooperating teacher.
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude - May 2023
- ACT Score: 32
- Received English Award
Certification
- Mandated Reporter
- Science Safety (through Flinn Scientific)
- CPR
- Child Health and Safety
- SIDS
- Food Handling
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Belle Valley School District 119
08.2022 - Current
Lead Camp Counselor
YMCA
05.2021 - Current
Tutor
Edwardsville Tutoring Center
10.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Mandated Reporter
- Science Safety (through Flinn Scientific)
- CPR
- Child Health and Safety
- SIDS
- Food Handling
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