Kristina Brimer
Leadership Responsibilities
Middle School Science Curriculum Coordinator (6-8)
- Trained all middle school teachers on NGSS and TCI
- Ensured that the curriculum was aligned both laterally and vertically
- Ran weekly meetings and PD with science department
- Maintained order forms for supplies and materials needed
- Communicated with parents and SLT
Head Teacher of Middle School Science (6-8)
- Transitioned the science department to inquiry-based learning
- Created, designed and ran the first lab in the school
- Developed and implemented the first school-wide grading system (Engrade)
Lead Elementary Science Teacher
- Selected textbooks and workbooks for the following school year to meet the curriculum needs
- Conducted workshops to assist teachers in creating inquiry-based classrooms and learn differentiation techniques
- Implemented virtual notebooks for the upper elementary science students
Co-creator and Head of Middle School Corrective Behavior Team (CBT)
- Co-developed and implemented procedures to reward students that obtained a certain level of behavior points
- Decreased the need of disciplinary action by increasing the reward system
- Instructed and led other middle school teachers how to increase positive behavior within the classroom
Led Professional Development
- Led elementary and middle school NGSS professional development classes
- Taught inquiry-based learning to elementary and middle school teachers
- Taught PBL to elementary and middle school teachers
Chair of Health and Safety Committee for Accreditation
- Developed safety plans for the school to follow in order to be accredited
- Created emergency posters and signs to be displayed around the school in case of emergency
- Organized for all main teachers to be certified in First Aid and CPR
Chair of Professional Learning Committee for Accreditation
- Lead and organized multiple different PDs for teachers and staff
- Recorded and documented hours of PD completed by all staff members for accreditation purposes
Teacher Representative for Marketing Board of Directors
- Proposed wants and needs that teachers had to board members
- Co-created website and logo for school
- Assisted board members to understand the wants and needs for expat teachers
Teacher Representative for PTO
- Attended monthly meetings to understand concerns that parents voiced
- Relayed important information from parents to teacher or vice versa
- Worked closely with the SLT members