Kristina Kirby
Swim Coach at East Side Union High School District- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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East Side Union High School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Swim Coach
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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
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Math Teacher
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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
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East Side Union High School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Math Teacher
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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
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
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Alpha Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Math Teacher
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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
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Success Preparatory Academy
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Greater New Orleans Area
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Third Grade Teacher
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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)
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Campus Campaign Coordinator
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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
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Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Fellow
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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
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Tulane University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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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
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ESF Camps & Experiences
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Day Camp Counselor
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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
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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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
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Fleur de Lis Camp
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor in Training
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Education- M.S.Ed, Education Policy -
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts, History -
University of Cape Town
Fall Semester, Junior Year -
Radnor High School