Kristin Behrends
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced with implementing evidence-based reading interventions to support diverse learners. Utilizes variety of assessment tools to identify and address reading challenges effectively. Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies to enhance student literacy and engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reading Specialist
V2X
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with at-risk and gifted students in the areas of reading
- Chair of K-6 Reading Program Adoption Team
- Writing Standards Based Grading Committee Member
- Maintains student discipline and fosters positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Maintains communication concerning individual progress with parents and school administration
- Contributes to curriculum development and revision
- Currently utilizes academic platforms to increase student achievement (CommonLit, UFLI, Wilson, Heggerty, etc.)
- Coordinated services and provided instruction for K-6th grade English Language Learners
3rd, 5th and 6th Grade Teacher
V2X
01.2019 - Current
- Worked with at-risk students in the areas of reading and math
- Departmentalized 5th/6th grade reading, writing and social studies teacher
- Chair of K-6 Reading Program Adoption Team
- Writing Standards Based Grading Committee Member
- Assisted with the introduction of multicultural literature in classroom libraries
- Worked with at-risk students in the areas of reading and math
- Conducted small group reading and math interventions
Summer School Teacher
Laramie County School District #1 Elementary Schools
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked with at-risk students in the areas of reading and math
- Conducted small group reading and math interventions
- Implemented Lucy Calkins Argument Writing Curriculum
6th Grade Teacher
Meadowlark and Saddle Ridge Elementary Schools
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Trained in PEBC Thinking Strategies and implemented strategies into curriculum
- Internal Reading Lab Host
- Chair of Climate Committee
- Guidance and Leadership Team Member
- Assisted Department of Instruction with Science Assessments
- Attended Solution Tree PLC Conference in Seattle; Kagan Training in Florida; AVID Training in Dallas
- Member of RtI/BIT Team
- Extended Day Tutor
- Completed Coaching Cycles with Instructional Coach
- Supported the creation of Saddle Ridge’s Strategic Plan
- Set instructional goals based of Continuum of Growth model
- Implemented Standards Based Grading Practices
- Co-Created a Research Based Writing Lesson in collaboration with Cheyenne Children’s Museum
- Designed and Implemented an Outdoor Education field trip
- Past Member of Parent Involvement Team and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Team
6th Grade Teacher
Cottonwood Intermediate School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Successfully utilized learning centers for math, reading and writing and technology to complement the child-based, hands-on curriculum
- Conducted small group reading and math interventions
- Worked with at-risk students in the areas of reading and math
- Conducted small group reading and math interventions
- Implemented Lucy Calkins Argument Writing Curriculum
- Coordinated a Parent Involvement Math night
- Implemented AVID Program
- Project BEST After School Program
Education
K-6 Literacy Endorsement - Continuation of Educational Credits (MA + 60)
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 01.2013 - 12.2021
English as a Second Language Endorsement - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 01.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 01.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 08.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Materials preparation
- Intervention planning
- Small group instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Response to intervention
- Assessment tools
- Reading assessment
- Teacher collaboration
Goals
Open an External Reading Lab, Obtain National Board Certification
Professional Development
Go Math, Everyday Math K-6, Intermediate Balanced Literacy with a Reading Focus, Understanding by Design, Intermediate Balance Literature Writing, Training of Technological Resources, Standards Referenced Grading in Math K-6, Training in PEBC Thinking Strategies, Trained in the Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop, Pathwise, Leaders Of Their Own Learning by Berger, Rugen and Woodfin, Conferring: The Keystone of Reader’s Workshop by Allen, Comprehension Connections: Bridges to Strategic Reading by McGregor, Strategies That Work by Harvey and Goudvis, Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading by Beers and Probst, The Book Whisperer by Miller, Mini Lessons for Literature Circles by Daniels and Steineke, Text and Lessons for Content-Area Reading by Daniels and Steineke, How to Teach Like a Pirate by Burgess
Timeline
Reading Specialist
V2X
01.2023 - Current
3rd, 5th and 6th Grade Teacher
V2X
01.2019 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Laramie County School District #1 Elementary Schools
06.2016 - 08.2019
K-6 Literacy Endorsement - Continuation of Educational Credits (MA + 60)
University of Wyoming
01.2013 - 12.2021
6th Grade Teacher
Meadowlark and Saddle Ridge Elementary Schools
01.2013 - 01.2019
English as a Second Language Endorsement - Education
Kansas State University
01.2011 - 05.2013
6th Grade Teacher
Cottonwood Intermediate School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education
University of Nebraska
01.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
University of Nebraska
08.2005 - 12.2009
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