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Kristi Gerig

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1673 Pinder Point Drive
Lawrenceville , GA 30043
Home: 770-513-9478
Work: 770-962-3771
kristi_gerig@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Objective

To continue teaching struggling readers using the Reading Recovery program while modeling good literacy practices and instructing fellow educators through school-wide staff development

Experience

Harbins Elementary School

August 2002 – present Re ading Recovery/EIP Teacher Dacula , GA

Collaborated with Literacy Support Team to provide staff development in literacy for K-5 classroom teachers. Modeled Guided Reading strategies for both novice and veteran teachers. Observed, evaluated and conferenced with teachers as a Literacy Coach. Coordinated and developed the book room for school-wide use. Initiated database for book room checkout. Successfully discontinued 95% of Reading Recovery students taught in the program. Utilized Learning Focus Strategies with both first and second grade EIP students.

Harbins Elementary School

September 2001 - May 2002 Kindergarten Teacher Dacula , GA

Taught 18 kindergarten students in a developmentally appropriate setting. Implemented Guided Reading strategies with small groups of students. Initiated interactive writing activities on a daily basis. Designed and implemented curriculum to match Gwinnett county's AKS. Assessed students using GKAP, running records, Writing Vocabulary task, and Concepts about Print.

Kingston Elementary School

August 2000 - May 2001 Computer Technology Teacher Kingston , GA

Designed and implemented computer technology curriculum for students in grades 1-5. Instructed students using the Internet as well as diversified software programs such as KidPix, Mavis Beacon Typing, Microsoft Works, Students Writing Center , and Accelerated Reader. Volunteered to utilize planning period to instruct kindergarten students in computer basics. Integrated technology with classroom literature series.

Kingston Elementary School

August 1996 - May 1999 Reading Recovery/SIA Teacher Kingston , GA

Collaborated with first grade teachers within the classroom setting. Screened bottom twenty percent of first grade students school-wide using the Observation Survey. Selected lowest progressing students to participate in the program. Taught students both reading and writing strategies in order to accelerate them to average classroom reading level. Maintained contact with students through follow-up testing and conferences with the classroom teacher.

Education

University of Tennessee Bachelor of Science Knoxville ,TN
Major: Child and Family Studies: Child Development

GPA: 3.87/4.0. Member of Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, and Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Societies. Recipient of 1993 Outstanding Undergraduate in Child and Family Studies Award. Recipient of Nellie Crooks, Lewisohn Endowment, and Catherine Burton Chi Omega Scholarship Awards

Certifications

1997 Reading Recovery Certification, Georgia State University
1996 Early Childhood Teaching Certification, Berry College

Tutoring Opportunities

2002 After-School Tutoring Program, Harbins Elementary School
Instructed a small group of third graders in Language Arts.

2004 Summer School, Harbins Elementary School
Instructed at risk first grade students in Language Arts during summer school.

2004 After-School Tutoring Program, Harbins Elementary School
Instructed a small group of fourth and fifth graders in Language Arts.

2004 Title 1 After-School Tutoring Program, Simonton Elementary School
Instructed twenty fourth and fifth graders for four hours a week in Language Arts.

2005 After-School Tutoring Program, Harbins Elementary School
Instructed a small group of third and fourth graders in Language Arts.

Skills

Trained in giving the Observation Survey assessment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Use of collaboration techniques in communication with both staff and administration.

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