Kristie Poyer
Lancaster
Summary
Dedicated and nurturing Kindergarten Teacher with 16 years of experience fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in young learners. Skilled in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with state standards. Strong communicator who builds meaningful partnerships with families and colleagues to support student success. Passionate about early literacy, hands-on learning, and cultivating a joyful classroom community where every child feels valued.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lampeter-Strasburg School District
Lancaster
04.2010 - Current
- Design and implement standards-based literacy, math, science, and social studies instruction for diverse learners.
- Create a structured, nurturing classroom environment that promotes independence, kindness, and a love of learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of academic and developmental needs.
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
- Collaborate with reading specialists, interventionists, and special education staff to provide targeted support services.
- Maintain consistent communication with families through newsletters, conferences, and individualized updates.
- Integrate hands-on learning, play-based strategies, and technology to enhance engagement.
- Mentor new teachers in early childhood instructional practices.
Director of Data Estimation Services
Moody's Analytics Inc.
West Chester
07.1999 - 08.2009
- Ten years of professional work experience in economic analysis and data estimation.
- Developed computer procedures in multiple programming languages to streamline data estimation processes.
- Supervised staff, managing daily workload and conducting annual performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Served as primary contact for potential employees, screening resumes and conducting interviews to support recruitment efforts.
- Independently grew a business of more than $2 million in annual revenue
- Received recognition as the 2004 Employee of the Year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA05-1999
Skills
- Early Literacy & Phonemic Awareness Instruction
- Guided Reading & Small Group Differentiation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Standards-Based Assessment
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Positive Classroom Management
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Family Engagement & Communication
- Collaborative Team Leadership
Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional I & II Certification – Early Childhood (K–6)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lampeter-Strasburg School District
04.2010 - Current
Director of Data Estimation Services
Moody's Analytics Inc.
07.1999 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
West Chester University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Dickinson College