Kristen Skulsky
Harrisburg
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Middletown Area School District
08.2014 - 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.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Substitute Teacher
Middletown Area School District
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2010
Master of Arts - Educational Development And Strategies
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson and curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Creative teaching strategies
- Structured Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year -2024/2025
- PBIS Tier 1 Committee Member -2022-present
- Math Curriculum Rewrite -2022-present
- Math Pilot Teacher -Bridges Curriculum -2024-present
- Presenter at MTSS/PBIS Forum for class wide reading intervention -2023
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Middletown Area School District
08.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Middletown Area School District
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harrisburg Area Community College
Master of Arts - Educational Development And Strategies
Wilkes University
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