Kirsten Tingley
Middletown
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cumberland Valley School District, adept in differentiated instruction and behavior management. Cultivated strong relationships with students and families, enhancing classroom engagement and fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to promoting social skills and effective parent-teacher communication to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
11.2012 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Preschool Teacher
Hildebrandt Learning Center
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Second Grade Teacher
Union Endicott School District
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching Students With Disabilities
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05-2006
Skills
- Behavior management
- Social skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
- 2024 Middlesex Building Star Recipient
- 2021 Outstanding Teacher recipient, awarded by the Shippensburg University Superintendent Study Council
- Pilot teacher for district curriculum implementation
- Liaison between the Cumberland Valley School District and the Success by Six program with the United Way
- Mentor for numerous years, as well as part of our Building Induction Team from 2023 to present
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
11.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Hildebrandt Learning Center
04.2012 - 10.2012
Second Grade Teacher
Union Endicott School District
09.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Teaching Students With Disabilities
SUNY, Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
SUNY, Cortland
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
SUNY Broome Community College
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