Kristi J. Reller has over 15 years of experience in education including teaching social science at the high school level, instructing dual credit and adult education courses at Spoon River College, and currently serving as an Education Preparation Staff Member at the Illinois State Board of Education. She has a Bachelor's in History/Political Science and Secondary Education from Illinois College, a Master's in Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Illinois University, and is pursuing a Specialist of Education in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois University. Reller is skilled in educator preparation, licensure evaluation, communication, and instruction of both traditional and non-traditional students.

1. Kristi J. Reller
23544 Grist Mill Lane Box 110Athens, IL 62613 Home: 217-801-7473 Email: kristireller@gmail.com
Dedication to EducationTeam Building Supervisory Experience
SKILLS AND AFFILIATIONS
Skills: Passionateeducator, Strong understandingof educator preparation procedures, Capable
of evaluatingapplicationsfor licenses, Skilled presenter, Capableof analysisof
endorsements, Accomplished communicator,Experienced in higher education instruction
and successful work with non-traditional students
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield,Illinois (January 2016 to present)
Education Preparation Staff Member, Serving as a liaison with higher education teacher preparation
programs,assisting with preparation proposalsand changes as well as licensurescenarios
 V.I.T. High School, Table Grove, Illinois (August1999 to December 2015)
Social Scienceteacher grades 10-12
 Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, Meredosia,Illinois (August1998-May 1999)
Social Scienceteacher grades 8-12
 Spoon River College, Macomb, Illinois
(August, 2003-Present)
Instructand evaluate dual credithistory courses to high school students in a collegiatesetting.
Instructand evaluate non-traditional students or adultlearners in preparation for takingthe GED
Assessment.
 McDonough County YMCA, Macomb, Illinois (May 2001 –August 2003)
Day Camp Director, AssistantCamp Director & Gymnastics Teacher
Planned weekly activities,kept payment records,supervised counselors,maintained communication
with parents & promoted the ideals of the Y.M.C.A.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts,1998
IllinoisCollege,Jacksonville,Illinois
Major:History/Political Science,Secondary Education
Master ofScience, Education – Educational & InterdisciplinaryStudies
Western IllinoisUniversity,2003
Major:Educational & Interdisciplinary Studies –AdultEducation
Master ofScience, Education – Educational Leadership
Western IllinoisUniversity,December 2008
Type 75 Certification
Major:Educational Leadership
Specialist of Education – Education Leadership
Western IllinoisUniversity,Degreein Process