1. Kristin L. Lively
269.873.6338 Kristin.L.Lively@gmail.com 5160 Whiteoak Terrace, Smyrna GA 30080
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OBJECTIVE:
To continue building a long-term career as an elementary teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to
children’s educational needs.
EDUCATION:
Master ofEducation (2010);Reading, Language,and Literacy.
Georgia State University, Atlanta
Bachelor ofScience in Education (2006); Major- Elementary Group
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
CERTIFICATION:
Georgia Educator T5 Certification,Early Childhood Education (P-5),English (6-12), Middle Grades
(4-8) Language Arts,Middle Grades (4-8) Math, Middle Grades (4-8) Science, Middle Grades (4-8)
Social Studies, Gifted In Field, Teacher Leader Endorsement
EXPERIENCE
Classroom Teacher, 4th
and 5th
grade (2006- present) Mount Zion Elementary, Jonesboro, GA
 Construct and implement student-focused, differentiated lessons that utilize pedagogical
and curriculum knowledge, promote higher level thinking skills, and apply to the real
world
 Analyze data to plan instruction that meets the needs of individual student learning styles
and cultural differences to prepare students to compete in a global economy
 Administer diagnostic, summative, and formative assessments that will be used to create
flexible grouping, interventions, and inform long-term and short-term instructional
decisions
 Create a classroom that utilizes peer interaction, sets and monitors student goals
and progress, and promotes a safe and well managed community
 Serve as a Grade Level Content Lead by conducting model lessons and
effectively collaborating to plan units, analyze data, and analyze student work
 Serve as a Grade Level Chair by conducting meetings to share administrative
points of interest and discuss research-based strategies

2. Tutor, (2009-2015) Mount Zion Elementary, Jonesboro, GA
 Create and implement small group and individual instruction in math and reading
 Assess student strengths and weaknesses to create differentiated instruction
 Build perseverance and esteem in students to cultivate and nurture a desire to learn
Literacy Clinic Tutor, (2009-2010) Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
 Administer a variety of literacy tests to students to create a comprehensive and
individualized learning plan
 Implement lessons using the Writer’s Workshop model
Intern Teacher, (2005-2006) Washington Writer’s Academy, Kalamazoo, MI
 Active in the Urban Education Program specializing in working with a high population of
low socioeconomic status students
 Managed small group, individual, and whole group instruction using effective teaching
strategies
ADDITIONALWORK HISTORY
Nanny/Tutor, (2013) King Family, Smyrna, GA
Patient Safety Sitter, (2005-2006) Borgess Medical Center,Kalamazoo, MI
Server, (2002-2006) Bob Evans Restaurants,Kalamazoo, MI
Nanny, (2002-2006) Kimmel Family, Kalamazoo, MI
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Teacher of the Year for Mount Zion Elementary (2014)
 Mentor Teacher (2014-2015)
 Grade Level Chair Representative of the Leadership Team (2010-present)
 Science Chair Representative (2011-2014)
 Science Olympiad Coach (2012-2013)
REFERENCES: Available upon request