Krysta Menzies

2118 S. Buena Vista Ave

Corona, Ca 92881
(951) 339-6773
Krysta511@gmail.com

Elementary Teacher with 1 year of experience as a Kindergarten teacher and 5 years of experience as an early
childhood educator. Recognized for my ability to collaborate, communicate and for time management. Has
experience working in fast paced, academically challenging classrooms while meeting high expectations set forth by
staff and parents.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HERITAGE OAK PRIVATE EDUCATION, Yorba Linda , CA
Kindergarten Teacher, September 2017 – Present

• Collaborated with coworkers weekly throughout the year to plan for challenging and
engaging curriculum
• Implemented curriculum that was differentiated, culturally appropriate and engaging
• Assessed students continuously to properly place them in small reading groups and
math groups
• Conducted informal and formal assessments to track student learning
• Communicated with parents on a regular basis and kept professionalism during our
interactions

HERITAGE OAK PRIVATE EDUCATION, Yorba Linda , CA

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, June 2016 – August 2017

• Worked collaboratively with a co-teacher on a daily basis

• Responsible for planning hands on, engaging and academically challenging centers
• Led small groups for reading and math and also managed students within a play centered
environment
• Assessed students based off of a standards based grading model
• Communicated with parents daily in a friendly and professional ways daily during
morning drop off and afternoon pick up

NEW HORIZON, Irvine , CA

Preschool Teacher, August 2015 – June 2016

• Managed a classroom of children ages 2-5

• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons for a range of age
groups
• Assessed students in a play based environment
• Exposed to a diverse culture and community
• Completed trimester report cards and comments for students

EDUCATION
California State University Fullerton, Fullerton , CA
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, May 2013

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton , CA

Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies, August 2012
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Apple Certified
• Knowledge with use of technology in the classroom such as Promethean Boards and iPads
• Great interpersonal skills and have been highly complimented as a team worker

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Ready, Set, TK (workshop and training)
• Leader in Me (workshop and training)
• NASA, Space and Science in the Classroom (workshop)
• Rick Morris, Classroom Management (workshop)

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

• Reading novels and articles
• Spending time with my husband and son
• Traveling