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Kristi Tieszen

Laurel,Montana

Summary

I am an experienced education professional who has been in education since 2012. I have held positions such as a para-professional, Middle School Math and Science teacher, Math Title teacher, and 4th grade. I have gained skills of creating engaging lesson plans, developing a positive and safe learning environment, as well as a differentiated approaches to meet students at their needs.

My approach to the classroom environment is one of clear expectations, building relationships with each student, and fostering a safe place to learn and make mistakes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Math Teacher

Elysian Elementary School
Billings, MT
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to support academic growth and achievement.
  • Established strong relationships with parents to promote student success and address concerns proactively.
  • Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students'' learning experiences across subjects.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.

4th Grade Teacher

Elysian Elementary School
Billings, MT
08.2014 - 05.2024

-Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
-Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to support academic growth and achievement.
-Established strong relationships with parents to promote student success and address concerns proactively.
-Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
-Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
-Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
-Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
-Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students'' learning experiences across subjects.
-Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
-Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
05-1999

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Mathematical proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Growth mindset
  • Smartboard operation
  • Pre-algebra support
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Real-world applications
  • Proficient in Google Classroom, Google Spreadsheets, Google Documents, Google Slides, Powerschool, IXL, Kahoot, Edpuzzle, Moby Max

Extra Curricular Involvement

During my time at Elysian Elementary I have taken part in:

-Curriculum Committee for ELA and Math

-Safety Committee

-School Function Committee-Dance

-Professional Development Committee

-Career Day Committee

-Sat in on Various Hiring Committees

-Coached Girls Basketball

Timeline

Middle School Math Teacher

Elysian Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Elysian Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Education

Rocky Mountain College
Kristi Tieszen