KRISTEN MYERS

1604 BlueJohnson Road, Hopkins, SC 29061 | H: 8037766672 | C: 8036057972 | krmyers1617@gmail.com

Summary
I am a kind and compassionate future elementary school teacher who is dedicated to creating an
atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to all students. I enjoy using modern
technology in the classroom to engage students and promote a positive environment for
learning. As an educator I adapt to new situations and technologies with ease. I also have
experience in adept lesson planning and classroom management.

Highlights
Flexible and adaptive
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in
Elementary Education
Energetic and organized
SMART board proficient

Calm under pressure

Self-contained classrooms
Tutoring experience
MS Office proficient
Collaborative team member

Educational Experience
Teacher Cadet
Sept 2008 to April 2009
Horrell Hill Elementary - Hopkins, SC
I completed the teacher cadet program during my senior year of high school at Lower Richland under the supervision of Ms.
Linda Brewer. As a teacher cadet I was able to complete a pre internship in a district school, gain an early experience in the
classroom and interact with administrators, teachers and students.
Teacher Field Experience
Aug 2010 to Dec 2012
Orangeburg District 5 Elementary Schools- Orangeburg, SC
While completing my undergraduate studies at Claflin University I completed my requirements of completing
teacher field experience. I completed my experience at Marshall Elementary and Whitaker Elementary school.
During this time, I observed the classroom setting, planned and taught lessons and assisted my supervising teacher
with any classroom activities.
Student Teacher
Aug 2014 to Current
Sandel Elementary School- Columbia, SC
During my time as a student teacher I grew as an educator and performed the tasks of a full
time educator. I worked under the supervision of teacher LaSonya Stewart. I performed student background reviews to
develop tailored lessons based on student needs, used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking,
developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner, designed lesson plans focused on age and levelappropriate material and gained a number of skills, under the leadership of superior teacher, that have prepared me for
having my own classroom.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Dec 2014
Claflin University - Orangeburg, SC, United States
During my time at Claflin University I was an active member of the pre-alumni society and
NAACP. I am graduating with a 3.4649 GPA, with honors. I also have a concentration in
history.

South Carolina Teacher Certification (Grades 2-6)

PRAXIS I Exam Scores ~Reading 180 Writing 173 Math 182
PRAXIS II Exam Score ~ 177
PLT (Principles of Learning & Teaching) Exam Score ~ 175

RELEVANT COURSES
Elementary Curriculum & Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Human Growth & Development,Educational Psychology, Classroom
Management, History, Principle, & Philosophy of Education, Working with Diverse Learners, Teaching English Language Arts to
Children,Teaching Math to Children, Teaching Science to Children, Teaching Social Studies to Children,Teaching Art to Children,
Teaching Physical Education to Children, and Technology forTeachers