Kristina Kirby

Swim Coach at East Side Union High School District
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(386) 825-5501
Location
San Jose, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Swim Coach
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      ・Teaching students how to swim the four primary strokes: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle・Facilitating fundraising efforts to ensure equitable opportunities for all swimmers by providing the necessary equipment for them to learn and grow

    • Math Teacher
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Teaching Integrated Mathematics I & II at Overfelt High School in East San Jose•Facilitating the ACE (Anti-Racist Course for Educators) course Building a Praxis of Solidarity and Co-Conspiratorship for White Educators • Serving as a voting member of the School Site Council

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Math Teacher
      • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

      • Taught Integrated Mathematics I & II at two different high schools in East San Jose • Adapted to virtual learning during COVID-19 by using online applications including Google Classroom, Canvas, Illuminate, Zoom, Desmos, TedEd, and Big Ideas • Contacted and communicated with parents and guardians bi-weekly to encourage student participation • Took part in weekly coaching conversations with a mentor from The New Teacher Project • Taught Integrated Mathematics I & II at two different high schools in East San Jose • Adapted to virtual learning during COVID-19 by using online applications including Google Classroom, Canvas, Illuminate, Zoom, Desmos, TedEd, and Big Ideas • Contacted and communicated with parents and guardians bi-weekly to encourage student participation • Took part in weekly coaching conversations with a mentor from The New Teacher Project

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corps Member
      • Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Math Teacher
      • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Taught Foundations of Algebra and Algebra I to 90 students, aged 14-17 • Created scope and sequence as well as curriculum for both Foundations of Algebra and Algebra I • Conducted weekly grade checks with my 20 advisees to ensure they were on track to graduate • Taught Foundations of Algebra and Algebra I to 90 students, aged 14-17 • Created scope and sequence as well as curriculum for both Foundations of Algebra and Algebra I • Conducted weekly grade checks with my 20 advisees to ensure they were on track to graduate

  • Success Preparatory Academy
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Third Grade Teacher
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      • Taught ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies to 21 third grade students • Achieved over a 90% report card conference completion rate for the second trimester • Math LEAP scores reflected that 43% of students scored Mastery and above, (18% improvement from prior 3rd grade class), and 73% scored Basic and above (24% improvement from prior third grade class) • Taught ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies to 21 third grade students • Achieved over a 90% report card conference completion rate for the second trimester • Math LEAP scores reflected that 43% of students scored Mastery and above, (18% improvement from prior 3rd grade class), and 73% scored Basic and above (24% improvement from prior third grade class)

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Campus Campaign Coordinator
      • Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

      • Regularly collected and entered data that will inform the campaign • Conducted Teach For America class and student organization announcements throughout the year • Managed and executed a high-visibility marketing, publicity, and social media campaign to ensure Teach For America maintained a strong presence on Tulane's campus, which included hanging posters and flyers; tabling in high-traffic areas; executing effective e-mail campaigns; and securing media coverage in campus publications and on websites • Identified and reached out to top students on campus throughout the year, including students of diverse backgrounds and majors • Networked with professors and student organizations to secure Teach For America presentations in classes and meetings • Planned and executed highly-attended events on campus such as information sessions and alumni panels • Assumed responsibility for the success of the campaign on Tulane's campus by preparing for and actively participating in weekly team meetings with Teach For America staff Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Fellow
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      • Facilitated the path to college for over 60 high-potential, low-income Philadelphia public middle school students by serving as their role model and teacher for 6 weeks • Served as a Small Learning Community (SLC) Head and was responsible for organizing daily activities for students to participate in during SLC time • Mentored a group of 5 incoming seventh-grade students through weekly goal-setting sessions and informal check-ins • Redesigned and taught math lessons regarding expressions, equations, functions, ratios and proportions for over 20 students in both advanced and regular-level classes • Actively practiced classroom management techniques by establishing consistent expectations, routines, and procedures • Established and led the A Cappella club, in which students learned to harmonize with one another through vocal exercises and songs • Participated as a member of the Spirit Committee by co-planning the Breakthrough Olympics and planning 3 All-Student Assemblies (ASMs) Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Resident Assistant
      • Aug 2014 - May 2016

      • Facilitated the transition to college for 40 female freshman residents by promoting academic excellence, addressing student needs, and encouraging extracurricular involvement • Implemented and enforced all university and housing policies to create a safe and considerate living environment • Organized monthly floor programs to build a supportive community and educate residents in sustainability, diversity, wellness, and academics • Facilitated the transition to college for 40 female freshman residents by promoting academic excellence, addressing student needs, and encouraging extracurricular involvement • Implemented and enforced all university and housing policies to create a safe and considerate living environment • Organized monthly floor programs to build a supportive community and educate residents in sustainability, diversity, wellness, and academics

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Day Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Guided 16 three-year-olds in activities including art, music, science, sports, and swimming to give them an enjoyable summer experience • Resolved conflicts between campers and educated them on manners and respect • Awarded the Bravo Zulu Pin for counselor excellence • Guided 16 three-year-olds in activities including art, music, science, sports, and swimming to give them an enjoyable summer experience • Resolved conflicts between campers and educated them on manners and respect • Awarded the Bravo Zulu Pin for counselor excellence

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corps Member
      • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

      • Served for over 1,700 hours as a mentor, aide, and role model for students at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Northeast Philadelphia • Ensured the success of 12 seventh grade students who were at risk of not graduating high school due to poor attendance, academic performance, or behavior; all 12 students improved at least 2 letter grades by the end of the year • Managed attendance initiatives throughout the entire school as Attendance Coordinator and improved the average daily attendance by 7% • Organized and led after school clubs including 6th Grade Student Council, Girl Scouts, and 7th Grade PSSA Math Tutoring • Assisted in planning service activities to better the Philadelphia community and managed groups of volunteers Show less

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Counselor in Training
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania
    Master of Science in Education- M.S.Ed, Education Policy
    2021 - 2022
  • Tulane University
    Bachelor of Arts, History
    2013 - 2017
  • University of Cape Town
    Fall Semester, Junior Year
    2015 - 2015
  • Radnor High School
    2008 - 2012

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