Kristen Barnett

484-333-0532

31 Scotland Drive Reading, PA 19606

knbarnett22@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Arts in English Education with Honors May 2013
Major: English Education; Minor: History
Cumulative GPA: 3.923/4.0
Honors: Graduating Magna Cum Laude, Deans List 2009-2013
Study Abroad: London, England (Winter 2011)
Certification: PA Instructional 1 English 7-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Teacher, Garden Spot High School, New Holland, PA
2013-current
Taught Keystone English 9, American Literature, and Contemporary Literature
Increased student achievement on Keystone Literature exam
Initiated Hybrid Learning model and positive student incentives on 9th grade
team while participating in a Professional Learning Community
Created and assisted in approval of curriculum for Contemporary Literature
Differentiated strategies, assessments, texts, and teaching techniques to
accommodate different learning styles and ability levels in 9th-12th grade students
Integrated technologies into the classroom such as online Daily Agenda for use
in a one to one school setting and action research of student collaboration and writing
Wrote Student Learning Objectives for English Department
Advised the Leo Club, Prop Crew, GSA, and participated in PIT orchestra
Student Teacher, Fred S. Engle Middle School, West Grove, PA
2013
Taught culturally and socioeconomically diverse 8th grade students
Developed innovative and challenging lessons according to PA Core standards
Integrated technologies into the classroom such as interactive SmartBoard
Writing Tutor, Writing Fellow for the University of Delaware Honors Program
2011-2012
Initiated and led composition tutoring sessions for honors students
Volunteer, Maurice J. Moyer Academy, Wilmington, DE
2012
Supervised a variety of at-risk students in all content areas
Teaching Assistant, Exeter Senior High School, Reading, PA
2008- 2009
Formulated and presented lessons for 10th grade honors history students
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President and Founder of the Lumos Literary Club
Formulated a Registered Student Organization to promote literature on campus
Accomplished university-wide events such as quidditch tournaments
President of Phi Sigma Pi Co-ed National Honor Fraternity
Supervised scholarship events, service projects, fundraisers, and risk management
Secretary of Phi Sigma Pi Co-ed National Honor Fraternity
Executed fraternity-wide form analysis and managed everyday organization
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Tutor, Reading, PA
Developed individual learning plans for elementary age children
Website Editor, VCA Animal Hospitals
Edited, optimized, and maintained websites for 40+ veterinary hospitals
Sales and Promotion, The Pig Pit, Reading, PA
AWARDS AND HONORS
Honors Program Essay Contest Judge
Delaware Sngerbund Language Award
Exeter Township Education Association Scholarship Winner
ONLINE PORTFOLIO

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