Educational Leader and Advocate for Student Success
Resume:
Kristen Witte
Saint Charles, Missouri
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WORK HISTORY
Homeschool Educator // Witte Learning Cooperative // Woodinville, WA September 2013 to June 2023
Designed standards-aligned curriculum (CCSS) differentiating for varied learning needs and IEP goals
Implemented assessment cycles (diagnostic, formative, summative) to track mastery and adjust goals
Integrated edtech (Google Classroom, Khan Academy, GeoGebra) to personalize learning
Coordinated IEP supports and progress monitoring; collaborated with specialists as needed
Educational Advocate // Family Caregiving Sabbatical // Saint Charles, Missouri // August 1998 to August 2013
Focused on family while completing M.S. in Education Curriculum and Instruction (2011) volunteering and tutoring
Coordinated IEPs and medical specialists for my two special needs children
Ritenour High School
Secondary Mathematics Teacher // Saint Louis, Missouri // August 1994 to July 1998
Delivered 900+ hours of Math Instruction across grades 10-12
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course material
Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to assist students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
Dealt with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively to maintain a calm learning environment
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments
Created AP Calculus AB course with 100% scoring of 4 -5, the first year for 30 students
Implemented peer tutoring program impacting 120+ students
Built learning and citizenship skills to aid personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
Account Management & Customer Service // St. John’s Bank & Trust // Saint Louis, Missouri // June 1988 to August 1994
Opened and serviced checking and savings accounts for personal and commercial clients including verification of documents and credit checks.
Staffed the customer service phone lines and serviced walk-in customers to verify transactions and resolve disputes.
Processed tax levies from the IRS and garnishments from the sheriff’s office to freeze and submit funds according to laws and bank policies as directed by court order
SKILLS
Core Instruction: Secondary Mathematics, Differentiated Instruction, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Project Based Learning, Student Engagement
Assessment & Data: Formative/Summative Assessment, Data=Driven Instruction, Progress Monitoring, RTI/MTSS, Standards-Based Grading
Special Education: IEP Collaboration, Accommodations/Modifications, UDL, Behavior Supports, Inclusive Practices
Curriculum & Standards: Curriculum Design, Backward Design, CCSS (Math), Scope & Sequence, Intervention Design, Enrichment
Edtech & Tools: Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Zookm, Khan Academy, GeoGebra, ALEKS, Nearpod
Professional: Parent/Stakeholder Communication, Recordkeeping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Time Management, Mentoring/Peer Tutoring, Deescalation Techniques
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Education (MSEd) Curriculum & Instruction
University of Scranton // Scranton, PA // September 2009 to December 2010
Graduated with GPA 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (BSEd) / Mathematics
University of Missouri // St. Louis, MO // September 1991 to May1993
Graduated with GPA 3.25/4.0
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