Kirstyn M.

Howard
2718 Temple Drive
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

kirstyn.howard@gmail.com
http://kirstynhoward.weebly.com/

Objective
Passionate and flexible early childhood teacher seeking a full-time position in grades Pre-K to 4.
Committed to providing a positive, interactive, and collaborative learning environment for all students.
Qualifications

Experience in teaching a number of special education students and attending IEP meetings
Training and background in lesson plans, differentiation, curriculum design, and behavior management
Skilled in using technology, such as SMARTboard, Mimio, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Elmo
Proficiency in conducting running records, WRAT, DIBLES, utilizing common core standards, and effective
literacy development strategies including the Daily Five and Daily Cafe

Education
Albright College, Reading, PA
GPA: 3:847, Deans List, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Pennsylvania Professional Instructional I Certificate in Early Childhood Education Pre-K to 4
Wilson High School, West Lawn, PA
Awards and Scholarships
Jacob Albright Scholar
Eugene L. Shirk Scholar
Wilson Education Foundation - William C. Kutz Education Scholarship
Teaching Experiences
Montessori Country Day School
Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher
Educated 21 maximum students in AM and PM classes
Managed students behaviors
Differentiated lessons for every students based on ability and skill level

May 2014

June 2010

Fall 2011-Spring 2014

Fall 2010-Spring 2014
Spring 2010

August 2014-Present

Student Teaching
Wyomissing Hills Elementary School, Wyomissing School District
First Grade Placement
March 2014-May 2014
Third Grade Placement
January 2014-March 2014
Educated up to twenty-three students (three students with IEPs and 3 ESL students)
Managed students behaviors through redirecting, modeling, and positive reinforcement
Designed a Readers Workshop unit to emphasize reading strategies for informational texts
Practicum Teaching
Willow Creek Elementary School, Fleetwood School District
Employed methods of differentiated instruction through co-planned lessons based on student performance and
assessment results
Third Grade Co-Teacher
October 2013-December 2013
First Grade Co-Teacher
September 2013-October 2013
Professional Experiences
Tutoring Program
13th and Union Elementary School, Reading School District
October 2012-May 2013
Initiated a program for a Kindergarten student at a third grade cognitive level, resulting in higher-order extension
activities and differentiated instruction
Assisted Pre-K English Language Learners on literacy development

Kirstyn M. Howard
2718 Temple Drive
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

kirstyn.howard@gmail.com
http://kirstynhoward.weebly.com/

Related Educational Experiences

Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Wilson School District
Kindergarten Volunteer
Student Instructional Aide for Sixth Grade, Third Grade, and Preschool
Service Learning
Northeast Public Library, Reading, PA
Completed 30 service learning hours in the Reading community with the ESL program

September 2010-May 2011

May 2007-May 2010

Spring 2011

Experiential Learning
Comparative Cultures, CEDEI, Cuenca, Ecuador
January term 2013
Studied Spanish at the CEDEI University
Taught English at an under-privileged school and assisted in planting an environmental garden
Flora and Fauna, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
January term 2011
Explored the flora and fauna of Mexico
Communicated using the Spanish language and studied the Mayan culture
Two Week Abroad Program in Spain
April 2010
Adapted to an unfamiliar environment and embraced cultural differences
Used communication and organization skills to navigate through new cities
Activities
Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
Spring 2014-Present
Phi Delta Sigma Alumnae Sorority
Fall 2013-Present
Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Delta Gamma Chapter
Fall 2011-Present
Phi Mu Sorority, Phi Beta Chapter (President and Treasurer)
Spring 2010-Present
Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Albright College Chapter
Fall 2010-Present
Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Nu Tau Chapter
Fall 2012-Present
POPs (Peer Orientation People), Albright College
Fall 2011-Fall 2012
Collaborated with orientation leaders to implement the new student orientation program
Facilitated a four-day orientation for 400-500 students and mentored approximately 15-20 new students
Work Experience
Devoted up to 25 hours per week to these activities while maintaining a full course load and part-time coaching job
Berks Gymnastics Academy USA Gymnastics Professional Member
2008-Present
Coach aspiring gymnasts from age 3 through competitive Level 8
Travel to and coach gymnasts at local, invitational, and state competitions
Mentor gymnasts to reach their potential using positive reinforcement and encouragement
Justice, The Store for Girls
2010-2012, 2014-Present
Brand representative
Nativity Child Care Center
2013
Pre-Kindergarten teacher assistant and Kindergarten/Grade 1 lead daycare teacher
Planned activities that stimulated growth in language, social, and motor skills
Communicated with parents on a daily basis
Albright College Academic Learning Center - CRLA Tutor Certified
2011-2012
Assisted college students in understanding concepts and preparing for exams in Spanish and Mathematics
Memberships and Professional Organizations
National Network for Early Language Learning
CRLA Tutor Certified
Kappa Delta Pi-International Honor Society in Education
PSEA
USA Gymnastics Professional Member

2014-Present
2012-Present
2011-Present
2010-Present
2009-Present