Kristen Foster

Experience

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  Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem (NH)

  Jun 2012 - May 2019

  Youth Development Professional

  Organized small group programs including Lego Club and Smart Kids for students in grades 1-5 during the after-school program Provided homework assistance to children in grades 1-5 in the after-school programSupervised a group of 30+ children in grades 1-3 during the summer camp programFacilitated large and small group activities including athletics, arts, and education for children enrolled in the summer camp program

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  Primrose Schools

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Teacher Assistant

  Supported the Lead Teachers in the Pre-Kindergarten & Preschool classrooms with lessons and activitiesContributed to a safe learning environment for children ages 3-5

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  Andover Public Schools (Massachusetts)

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Special Education Instructional Assistant

  Supported the kindergarten teacher with lessons and classroom managementImplemented behavior plans for kindergarten students who have IEPs and 504 PlansPromoted a positive learning environment for students who struggled academically, socially, and emotionally

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  Ipswich Public Schools

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Graduate Reading Fellow

  Administered the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System Assessed students using the DIBELS Next AssessmentAttended weekly Title 1 meetings with grade level teams to discuss student data and interventionsAttended monthly student-support meetings with the data teamSupported second-grade students during Everyday Mathematics instructionAdhered to IEP goals by providing Lucy Calkins writing support to second-grade students Conducted daily Fundations interventions with students who receive below average dictation scoresFacilitated 30-minute small-group Leveled Literacy Instruction with Title 1 students five days a weekFacilitated Early Reading Intervention with kindergarten students Show less

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  Sylvan Learning

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Tutor

  Conducted small group tutoring sessions using various programs in reading, writing, and math

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  Andover Public Schools (Massachusetts)

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Implemented developmental activities that promote growth for students of various needs, including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Second Grade Teacher

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  • First Grade Teacher

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Extended School Year Lead Preschool Teacher

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
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  WINCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  First Grade Teacher
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  Billerica Public Schools

  Aug 2021 - now

  Kindergarten Teacher