Kristin Higgins

817-964-1688 | Kristinhiggins6@gmail.com| klh369@weebly.com

Employment Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary classroom teacher, grades PreK-4, that will foster a thriving, rigorous
educational environment for the whole child.

Professional Summary
Supportive teacher committed to providing quality instruction to elementary school students.
Knowledgeable in advanced coursework in early childhood development. Friendly and energetic
teacher with years of educational experience. Motivated to create an engaging, data-driven, classroom
founded on meaningful relationships and rigorous curriculum.

Skills
 Detail oriented  Classroom experience
 Organized  Data driven decision making
 Kind and empathetic educator  Visual communication expertise
 Self-motivated  Child psychology knowledge

Professional Experience
STUDENT TEACHER
York City School District 09/2019-02/2020

Experience gained includes composing content based lessons; modeling whole group and small group
instruction; preparing and delivering lessons using structure of “I do, we do, you do; providing
intervention groups for math and ELA; facilitating engaging science experiments; building meaningful
relationships with students, staff and community stakeholders; encouraging student engagement by use
of PBIS positive reinforcement; participating in community service events and professional learning
community opportunities.

ART EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Birdville Independent School District 06/2013-06/2015

Experience included specialized instruction of basic principles and art history with special education
elementary students’ grades kindergarten through 5; art mediums utilized included paint, pencil,
charcoal, pastels, and markers. Skilled gained included assisting and supervising students, fostering
and implementing art curriculum; encouraging creativity, and teaching techniques in different mediums.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The Hills Church of Christ 01/2008-06/2010

Experiences gained included organizing activities, providing learning opportunities through play,
comforting children in distress, providing health care; guiding and supporting preschoolers; integrating
state standards-based curriculum.
Activities
SPORTS COACH
Volunteer 03/2007-03/2017

Promoting hard work, challenging play, skill development on and off the court; assisting youth players in
the skill, strength and stamina development of competitive basketball, soccer, and softball.

Education
DREXEL UNIVERSITY Expected Graduation 3/2020
Currently completing of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education 3.85 GPA

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