Kristin Huntsinger
Lakewood
Summary
Experienced primary teacher with a strong background in Lexia Core 5 implementation and other technology-based instruction. Highly effective at adapting instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives with an unwavering commitment to optimizing success. Experience teaching remote kindergarten during the pandemic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Hutchinson Elementary School
Lakewood
08.2016 - Current
- Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.
- Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Coordinate with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Monitor student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Improve students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Integrate technology into lesson plans.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Hutchinson Elementary School
Lakewood
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Worked as a paraprofessional, providing support in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade general education classrooms and for special education
- Provided daily intervention in literacy, math and writing to individuals and small groups on a daily basis
GUEST TEACHER
Jeffco Public Schools
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided guest teaching services for grades K-6
- Experience in general and special education classrooms, including the Affective Needs Classroom
- Ensured lesson plans were implemented and feedback provided as necessary
Education
Masters of Science - Teaching and Learning
Colorado State University – Global Campus
05.2016
Certificate of Completion -
University of West Florida – TeacherReady (Licensure Program)
02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Colorado
Skills
Utilize Lexia Core5 to provide literacy intervention for students Track individual usage and progress Provide targeted instruction using Lexia Lessons, Skill Builders and Connections Foster home-school connections using Lexia At-Home resources, including activities and letters
Professional Development
- Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus course completion (June 2023)
- Colorado Department of Education's Building a Strong Foundation: Developing Early Literacy focused on the Science of Reading (May 2021)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Hutchinson Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
GUEST TEACHER
Jeffco Public Schools
05.2014 - 05.2015
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Hutchinson Elementary School
08.2013 - 10.2015
Masters of Science - Teaching and Learning
Colorado State University – Global Campus
Certificate of Completion -
University of West Florida – TeacherReady (Licensure Program)
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Colorado
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