Kristen Watkins
Dahlonega
Summary
Compassionate Third Grade Classroom Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and curriculum development to enhance learning outcomes. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, using these soft skills to foster supportive and inclusive learning environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
Cumming
10.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss student performance and needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork and social skills development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching techniques.
Music Teacher
Montgomery ISD
Montgomery
11.2015 - 06.2023
- Planned and performed 4 grade levels musicals a year.
- Directed 4th and 5th grade choir before and after school. Planned and prepared students for multiple performances throughout the year.
- Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
- Designed and implemented curricula to challenge students and encourage excellence.
- Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
- Planned and prepared a school-wide talent show each year.
- Taught a Destination Imagination team after school and competed in regional, state-wide and global competitions.
- Helped to start the first ever MISD district choir event which involved all 5th grade students in the entire district.
Assistant Band Director
Spring ISD
Spring
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Lead teacher of the Concert Band.
- Lead teacher for beginner classes in Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Double Reed.
- Assissted with the Symphonic Band class and performed duties assigned by the head band director.
- Coordinated ensemble contests for Concert Band students.
- Assisted with running the Spring ISD Honor Band Contest.
Education
M.A.T - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Grade-level team lead
- District leadership
- Lesson planning
- Community engagement
- Colleague collaboration
- Student engagement
Affiliations
- Was chosen to be the 3rd grade co-team lead for the 2025-26 school year. I plan and conduct meetings with the nine, 3rd grade teachers at my school, as well as attend leadership meetings with administrators throughout the year.
- Currently enrolled in the Dyslexia Endorsement from MetroResa.
- My 2023 Destination Imagination team earned 1st place in the Regional Competition and 7th in the State DI Competition.
- My 2022 Destination Imagination team earned 2nd place at Regionals, 7th at DI State and was invited to compete in the Global DI Competition in Kansas City, MO, placing 19th out of 42.
- My 2021 Destination Imagination Team earned 1st place at Regionals, 2nd at DI State and competed in the Global DI competition, placing 11th!
- My 2018 Destination Imagination Team earned 1st place at Regionals and placed 10th at state.
- My 2015 Concert Band earned a rating of Excellent in Concert and Sight-Reading UIL.
- 2014 Concert Band earned all Excellent ratings at the Gator Music Festival.
Timeline
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
10.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
Montgomery ISD
11.2015 - 06.2023
Assistant Band Director
Spring ISD
08.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Sam Houston State University
M.A.T - Elementary Education
Piedmont University