Krystina Rutledge

Developed and planned individual learning support plans Conducted small group and 1:1 work to support children with reading and writing Worked with small groups to support children with development or consolidation of their letter sounds, develop their ability to segment, blend and apply their letter/sound knowledge accurately

Literacy Intervention and Enrichment Teacher - St Bernard's Primary School

(2023-01 - 2026-07)

• Developed and planned individual learning support plans
• Conducted small group and 1:1 work to support children with reading and writing
• Worked with small groups to support children with development or consolidation of their letter sounds, develop their ability to segment, blend and apply their letter/sound knowledge accurately
• Worked with children to develop their word attack and spelling strategies, as well as ways to improve their reading fluency
• Assist teachers to make appropriate adjustments to accommodate children with various learning needs in their unit and lesson plans
• Communicated with parents on the progress of their children
• Colloborated with teachers and other support staff on various interventions that would support and progress students

Teacher (Year 5, 4, 3 and 2) - St Bernard's Primary School

(2011-01 - 2021-12)

• Designed and delivered engaging daily lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles for a class of up to 32 students
• Integrated interactive educational technologies and multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and participation
• Aligned daily instruction and unit goals with established state/national curriculum standards
• Facilitated project-based learning initiatives that encouraged critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving
• Evaluated student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data to adjust teaching strategies
• Improved average literacy scores by 15% over one academic year through targeted reading intervention programs
• Monitored individual academic progress and maintained accurate records of student growth and learning gaps
• Prepared students for standardized testing
• Maintained a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment by establishing clear behavioural expectations and positive classroom routines
• Adapted curriculum materials and assessment methods to support students with diverse learning requirements and various learning, physical, emotional and environment needs
• Implemented proactive behaviour management strategies that reduced classroom disruptions and fostered emotional well-being
• Communicated regularly with parents and guardians via weekly newsletters, emails, and parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress
• Collaborated with fellow educators, aides, and specialists to develop comprehensive, cross-curricular support plans
• Coordinated extracurricular activities, including cross country, athletic, swimming and touch football, to enrich the broader school community and student experience

Teacher (Year 2) - Boronia Heights SS

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

• Developed, planned and organized unit and lesson plans
• Developed and designed rubrics and various criteria sheets
• Taught lessons in all content areas
• Integrated the various learning styles and capabilities of all of the children in the classroom
• Provided a positive, safe and energetic environment for the students to thrive and grow in
• Managed the various classroom behaviours ranging from mild to severe
• Worked with a grade level team for all planning and moderation
• Participated in weekly staff meetings, numerous information cafes and professional development sessions
• Worked with our SEP unit and HOSES to create various IEPs that addressed select student's physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs
• Graded the students progress and achievement (for example: daily class discussions, tests, science experiments, speeches, progress reports and report cards)
• Taught and encouraged respect, responsibility, a positive attitude, appropriate communication and interaction strategies, and the idea fair play. This was done through role playing, demonstrations, various videos and class discussions

Relief Teacher (Prep-Year 7) - Brisbane Catholic Education

(2009-03 - 2010-12)

• Taught lessons in all content areas
• Worked over 50 days between St. Bernard's Primary School and St. Bernadine's Primary School

Relief Teacher (Prep-Year7) - Queensland Education Brisbane South

(2009-03 - 2010-12)

• Taught lessons in all content areas
• Worked over 60 days in various schools including: Greenbank State School, Sunnybank Hills State School, Yugumbir State School and Boronia Heights State School

Teacher (Year 3-4) - Valley View Elementary - Calgary Alberta

(2008-01 - 2008-06)

• Developed, planned and organized long term plans, unit plans and lesson plans
• Taught lessons in all content areas
• Integrated the various learning styles and capabilities of all of the children in the classroom
• Provided a positive, safe and energetic environment for the students to thrive and grow in
• Managed the various classroom behaviours ranging from mild to severe
• Worked with a grade level team of three teachers to brainstorm and discuss future plans
• Participated in weekly new teacher meetings as well as weekly staff meetings
• Created and managed various IPPs (Individual Progress Programs) that addressed select student's physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs
• Graded the students progress and achievement (for example: daily class discussions, tests, Provincial Tests, science experiments, speeches, progress reports and report cards)
• Attempted to teach and encourage respect, responsibility, a positive attitude, appropriate communication and interaction strategies, and the idea fair play. This was done through role playing, demonstrations, various videos and class discussions

Teachers Aid (Prep) - St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School - Brisbane, Australia

(2007-05 - 2007-05)

• Assisted the teacher with organizational tasks
• Performed various classroom duties such as: preparing materials for lessons, cleaning up, photocopying etc
• Assisted the teacher with behaviour management duties
• Worked one-on-one or in small group situations with the students

Master of Teaching-Primary - Teaching - Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus (2007-09)

Bachelor of Arts- Honours - Criminology - University of Windsor (2005-04)