364 Towerwood Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021|(636) 627-7609|m.kirstin@yahoo.

com

Kirstin Maciak
Online teaching portfolio: https://kirstinmiles.weebly.com/

My goal is to obtain a teaching position in a high-quality school district. I am

passionate about working with students and have been dreaming and working
towards becoming a teaching since I was in elementary school myself.

EDUCATION

December 2016 B AC H EL O R OF S CI E N CE I N ED UC A TI O N– Southeast Missouri State University

+ Major- Elementary Education, Concentration- Mathematics
+ Overall GPA- 3.87/4.0, graduated magna cum laude

May 2019 MA ST E R OF AR TS – Southeast Missouri State University

+ Major- Elementary Education: Math Specialist

CERTIFICATIONS

January 2017-January 2021 Missouri Elementary Education: 1st-6th Grade

April 2017-January 2021 Missouri Early Childhood Education: Birth-3rd Grade
June 2017-January 2021 Missouri Middle School Mathematics: 5th-9th Grade
2017-2020 First Aid Certified

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES

July 2018-present FIF T H GR A D E TE A C HE R-Barrington Elementary School

 Developed and taught standards-based lesson plans
 Implemented a classroom management plan
 Developed routines and procedures for daily activities
 Collected data on student progress
 Created a positive classroom culture
 Helped students develop problem solving skills
 Helped students develop conflict resolution skills
 Prepared students for the transition between elementary school and
middle school

June 2018 SU MM ER SC HO OL TE A CH E R-Pierremont Elementary School

 Developed standards-based social studies lesson plans
 Planed and prepared learning activities and group building activities
 Implemented lessons that included elements from Garner’s Multiple
Intelligences
 Engaged students in comparing and contrasting cultures through
discussions, arts, literature, and games
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August 2017-July 2018 TE AC H I NG A SS I ST A NT – Pierremont Elementary School

 Led small group interventions including Leveled Literacy Intervention
+ Collected and track data on students’ reading growth
+ Provided support to a kindergarten class in math, reading, writing, and
social studies
+ Led instruction on handwriting in a kindergarten class
+ Provided support to a second-grade class in writing
+ Supervised students during lunch
SU MM ER SC HO OL T A
 Supervised students on the bus
 Assisted the main teacher with preparing activities
 Guided students in strategy and team building skills

May-August 2017 A SS I ST A NT T E AC H E R – Goddard School: Manchester

 Assisted the lead teacher in creating lessons and activities to support
student learning and growth in various areas such as physical, literacy,
creativity, and math
+ Supervised students during various activities including lunch, outside play,
centers, and mini-lessons
+ Guided students in learning by asking open ended questions during play
+ Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, mentally
stimulating, and provides love and support to students

January-May 2017 SU P E RV I SO R Y A S SI ST A N T– Old Bonhomme Elementary School

 Provided social, emotional, and behavioral interventions to small groups
of students in various grade levels
+ Provided math interventions to a second-grade student covering a variety
of topics including addition, subtraction, geometry, and measurement
+ Supervised students during lunch and recess
+ Provided math support in first and second grade classrooms, working with
individuals and small groups as needed

August-December 2016 ST UD E NT T E AC H E R - 4 T H G R AD E – Bellerive Elementary School

 Developed and taught hands-on lessons
 Developed and taught integrated lessons
 Developed and taught a reading unit
+ Assessed and monitored student progress towards learning goals over an
extended period of time
+ Managed a classroom of 21 students using various techniques such as
token economy and call and responses
+ Attended professional development opportunities on various topics
including restorative practices and trauma in students
+ Participated in trauma team meetings and technology team meeting
+ Participated in IEP meetings
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January-May 2016 BL OC K II I S R UD E NT - 1 S T G R AD E – Clippard Elementary School

+ Developed and taught hands-on lesson plans
+ Developed and taught integrated lesson plans
+ Assessed and monitored students’ academic progress over an extended
period of time
+ Tutored a student preforming below grade level in reading, tracking
growth from level J to level L over three months using the Leveled Literacy
Intervention program

January-May 2016 SU B ST IT UT E TE A C HE R – Jackson School District

+ Implemented lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher, adjusting
when needed
+ Created a safe and educational learning environment through
behavioristic classroom management
+ Lead reading small groups and taught language concepts and reading
skills at the elementary level

August-December 2015 BL OC K II ST UD E NT - 3 R D G R AD E – Jackson East Elementary School

+ Developed and taught hands-on lesson plans
+ Assessed and monitored student academic progress over a short period
of time
+ Lead reading small groups
+ Taught language concepts and reading skills as needed

June-July 2013 TE AC H I NG A SS I ST A NT - K I ND E RG A RT E N – River Bend Elementary School

+ Assisted the lead teacher in preparing the classroom and materials for
lessons
+ Assisted the lead teacher in teaching lessons
+ Assisted the lead teacher in supervising students during play in and out of
the classroom

January-May 2013 ST UD E NT A SS I ST A NT - K I ND E RG A RT E N – Sorrento Springs Elementary School

+ Developed and implemented lesson plans
+ Assisted the lead teacher in preparing the classroom for lessons
+ Greeted students and assisted in helping them prepare for the day
+ Assisted the lead teacher in teaching lessons

June– July 2011 VOL U NT EE R AS S IS T A N T T E AC H E R - 1 S T GR A D E – Oak Brook Elementary School

+ Assisted the lead teacher in preparing the classroom for lessons
+ Assisted the lead teacher in teaching lessons
+ Taught solo mini-lessons with plans developed by the lead teacher
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SKILLS

Experience with Investigations and Envision math curriculums

Experience with Accelerated Reader program, Fountas and Pinnel Reading
Assessments, and Leveled Literacy Intervention program
Familiar with best practices including restorative practices, trauma informed care,
Response to Intervention, Positive Behavior Supports, Professional Learning
Communities,
Experienced with SMART Board, SMART Notebook, document cameras, iPad, and
various other educational technology
Experienced with Kahoot! and other educational apps and websites
Experienced with iPad one-to-one initiative
Proficient in all of Microsoft Office and Google Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets

PROFESSIONAL
AFFLIIATIONS

August 2018 National Education Association

August 2015 Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
August 2014 Student Missouri State Teacher’s Association
August 2014 Student National Education Association
2016 Apple Teacher

ACOMPLISHMENTS

Fall 2013, 2014, 2015

Spring 2014, 2015, 2016 Dean’s List
December 2016 Completed Honors Program
May 2016 Research paper on Preservice Educators’ Attitudes Towards Mathematics