KRISTEN SANTEY

46 Welsh Street
Pittston, Pennsylvania 18640
Kristen.santey@wilkes.edu
(570) 540- 3447
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a PreK-4 or Special Education teaching positon with opportunities for curriculum development, a
challenging career opportunity capitalizing on my academic background, skills and capabilities.
EDUCATION
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, May 2017
Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Concentration in Special Education, Minor: Reading,
GPA: 3.64 / 4.0
HONORS AND AWARDS
Deans List Recipient
Marla Hosie Memorial Award
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
National Society of Leadership and Success
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA)
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association State Band Conference (PMEA) Hershey, Pennsylvania
Student Pennsylvania State Education Association Northeast Regional Conference (SPSEA) Wilkes
University
Childrens and Adolescent Literature Conference Literature Across the Curriculum: Integration and
Innovation Wilkes University Presentation Proposal Title: The Effects of Reading at Home with your
Child.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Wilkes University -Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Adventures in Reading
Kindergarten and First grade
Co-taught four themed lessons to a group of kindergarten students
Taught first grade students four themed lessons

January 2016-April 2016

Susquehanna Prep-Apple Tree Preparatory School - Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania

First Grade Classroom
January 2016-April 2016
Administered a spelling inventory for a group of first grade students
Co-taught a basal reading lesson to a group of first grade students
Co-taught a long vowel lesson to a group a first grade students
Administered a reading inventory to a group of first grade students
The Graham Academy - Kingston, Pennsylvania
Kindergarten Third Grade Autistic Support Classroom
Taught individual students a matching and sorting lesson
Worked with students in small group settings

September 2015- November 2015

Assisted the teacher with daily lessons

Wilkes-Barre Area School District Heights Murray Elementary School - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Second Grade Classroom
September 2015- November 2015
Designed an inquiry math lesson where students explored place value concepts
Created and organized a learning center to reinforce place value concepts
Integrated Smart Board technology into math lessons
Taught a math lesson where students focused on graphing
Dallas Area School District Wycallis Elementary - Dallas, Pennsylvania
Kindergarten Classroom
September 2015-November 2015
Constructed and taught an alphabet lesson for students focusing on the letters V and W
Produced a read aloud lesson to reinforce students reading and comprehension skills
Assisted the teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
Worked with students in small group settings
Wyoming Valley West School District State Street Elementary- Larksville, Pennsylvania
First Grade Classroom
January 2015-April 2015
Taught a math lesson where students explored place value concepts
Taught a math lesson where students focused on graphing
Created a lesson where students explored long vowel sounds
Constructed a Spring unit plan with an emphasis on the five content areas
Created and organized learning centers and bulletin boards to reinforce math and reading concepts
Assisted the teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
Worked with students in small group settings
Helped the teacher administer DIBELS testing
Wyoming Valley West School District State Street Elementary Larksville, Pennsylvania
Fourth Grade Learning Support Classroom
January 2015- April 2015
Taught a reading lesson where students practiced for the PSSA reading tests
Worked with students in small group settings
Attended an IEP meeting
Assisted the teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
Helped the teacher administer DIBELS testing
Diocese of Scranton Holy Redeemer High School Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Ninth-Twelfth Grade Learning Support
January 2015-April 2015
Worked with students in small group settings
Assisted the teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
Wyoming Valley Childrens Association Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania
Pre School Classroom
September 2015-December 2015
Worked with students in a small group setting
Assisted the teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
Taught a read aloud to the students focusing on their sequencing and number concepts
Taught students their basic shapes through the use of hands on activities

Pittston Area School District Pittston Area Primary Center Pittston, Pennsylvania
Kindergarten Classroom
January 2014- April 2014
Worked with students in a small group setting
Assisted the teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
WORK EXPERIENCE
Luzerne County Shine Program at Wilkes University State Street Elementary - Larksville, Pennsylvania
Teacher Assistant
October 2015-Present
Assists students in first through eighth grade with homework and activities
Guides and helps students to participate in learning centers, reading groups, games and other activities
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Child Watch
December 2014-July 2015
Cared for children from six months to twelve years old while parents are using the facility
After School Care / Summer Camp Work Study Position
June 2016 Present
Cared for school aged children after school
St. Josephs Center - Scranton, Pennsylvania
Direct Support Professional
June 2015- November 2015
Worked with three male individuals in a community living arrangement
Demonstrated knowledge of and implemented individuals support plans
Provided community based activities for each individual, according to their community life plan
Lil Sailors Learning Center - Sworyersville, Pennsylvania
Teacher Aide
May 2014- December 2014
Worked with children from infants up to twelve years old in small and large group settings
Assisted the lead teacher with daily activities throughout the day
Wilkes University Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Office Assistant Political Science Department Work Study Position
August 2013 Present
Assist the secretary with copying, filing, scanning and mailing documents
Wilkes University Activities and Community Service
Wilkes University Civic Band Member

September 2013 May 2014

January 2016 to Present

Wilkes University Chorus Member

September 2013 December 2013

National Society of Leadership and Success Member

April 2014 Present

Wilkes University Education Club Member

September 2013 Present

Wilkes University Chapter Kappa Delta Pi - Member

October 2015 - Present

Wilkes University Marching Band -Member

May 2016 May 2016
On Field Conductor, Wilkes University Marching Band
May 2016 May 2016
Getting the band out to the rehearsal area, into the proper formation and ready to begin rehearsal.

Taking the band through warm-up exercises

Leading the band through practice runs
Helping rehearsals run smoothly and productively
Leading the band in performance
Assisting in teaching marching to other members of the band

Public Relations Chair, Education Club

September 2014-December 2015
Volunteer, Education Club
January 2014-Present
Volunteer, Kappa Delta Pi
October 2015-Present
Volunteered at the Big Event at Wilkes University where the Education Club cleaned up a local daycare
in the area
Volunteered at a local school district in the area to help students in a kindergarten classroom better
develop their reading skills
Volunteered at a local school district in the area to read to students in a first and second grade classroom
for Read Across America Week
Volunteered at the United Way of the Wyoming Valley to create literacy boxes for underprivileged
children
Volunteered at Relay for Life at Wilkes University where the Education Club helped spread cancer
awareness.
Volunteered at a local school district to help repaint outside area for children.