KRISTEN DENICKER

7 Georgia Lane Plainview, NY 11803 (917) 697-4481 Kdoheny225@aol.com

CERTIFICATION: NYS School Building Leader, anticipated February 2018

NYS School District Leader, anticipated February 2018
NYS Professional Certificate Teaching Literacy, birth - grade 6, September 2010
NYS Professional Certificate Teaching Students with Disabilities, grades1-6, September 2010
NYS Professional Certificate, Childhood Education, grades 1-6, September 2008
Life Space Crisis Intervention- professional certification program, 2013

EDUCATION: Long Island University, Post Campus, Brookville, NY

Master of Science in Educational Leadership, anticipated December 2017

St. Johns University, Queens, NY

Master of Science Education Teaching Literacy and Teaching Students with Disabilities
Childhood, May 2010
Bachelor of Science Education in Childhood Education, May 2008, Magna Cum Laude

ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPERIENCE:
2016-present JHS 194 William H. Carr, Whitestone, NY
Educational Leadership Internship
Developed a school-wide advisory curriculum for grades 6 7
Prepared and presented a three-part series of Professional Learning on
Formative Assessment to District 25 teachers
Researched and created a presentation informing parents on the dangers of cell
phone applications entitled Apps Our Students Use
Reviewed IEPs and provided feedback to case managers
Observed teachers and wrote reports using the Danielson rubric
Led parent workshops on the high school admissions process
Administered NYS ELA make-up exams
Coordinated seventh grade trip

2017 present Collaborative Action Research Project, School Based Facilitator

Utilized school data to select focus and research topic
Collaboratively created school team calendar to support the work throughout the
year
Developed research questions grounded in literature and researched based
practices
Developed CAR cycle plans to support the teams learning

2014 2017 Learning Partners Program, Collaborative Team Member

Utilized the Learning Focus Area to create a trajectory for each years work
Created and analyzed a survey to disseminate to the staff (given in November,
March and June)
Planned and implemented professional development for staff including
introduction of new engagement strategies such as a discussion protocol
Co-authored and distributed quarterly newsletter to staff
Mentored a second-year teacher
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:
2010-present JHS 194 William H. Carr, Whitestone, NY
Special Education Teacher specializing in math
Differentiate and scaffold lesson plans according to IEP goals
IEP case manager
Created and implemented lesson plans for sixth grade, seventh grade math
(Integrated Co-Teaching, Self-Contained, and Special Education Teacher Support
Services)
New Teaching/Hiring Committee member

Leadership Responsibilities includes the following but are not limited to:
Trained staff and administered the NYSAA using KITE Client
Beautiful Me facilitator for small groups of female students and organized a
fundraising event for the Hance Family Foundation/ 5k walk/run
Executed professional learning experiences for staff with EverFi (training teachers
to use programs specifically Future Goals-Hockey Scholar for STEM and
Character Playbook -Building Healthy Relationships for advisory classes)
Lead teacher for seventh grade math meetings
Founded the cheerleading program
Organized the Olympic Mentality Assembly given by gold medal winner, Derrick
Adkins
Administered and scored the NYSESLAT speaking and writing sections
School Leadership Team member
Book Club Leader
Involved in the Teacher Leadership Program
Wrote and received grant for School Wellness Council (three consecutive years)
Established a fundraising event with the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team
Member of the Inquiry Team

HONORS & ACTIVITIES:

4/10 St. Johns University Literacy Special Education Award
9/05-5/08 Deans List, Phi Eta Sigma, Education Society, Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
9/07-5/08 Vice President of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society

SKILLS: Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet, Smart Notebook,
Promethan board (Active Inspire software)
Other: Trained in First Aid and CPR
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
2016- present Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - ASCD

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:
10/16-present Waggle training by Triumph Learning
11/16 EverFi Character Playbook -Building Healthy Relationships
11/15 EverFi Future Goals-Hockey Scholar
5/15-present The NYC Mathematics/Science Partnership (MSP) Professional Development Project
Professional development workshops focusing on content and pedagogical knowledge as
outlined in the NYSCCLS
10/15 Heads Up! Concussion in Youth Sports Training (For Coaches)
9/14-3/15 Danielson Group Inter-Visitation Workshop Series
3/14 Developing a Quality IEP given by CFN 609
5/13 Connected Mathematics Project 3 Workshops sponsored by CFN 609
3/12 Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports training
10/14 Life Space Crisis Intervention- professional certification program, 2013
An interactive therapeutic approach strategy for turning crisis situations into learning
opportunities for children & youth with chronic patterns of self-defeating behaviors

VOLUNTEER
ACTIVITIES: St. Pius X, Roman Catholic Church
Member of the Bakers Ministry