Kristina Kern
Redwood City
Summary
Experienced in designing and implementing comprehensive learning programs aligned with organizational goals. Utilizes advanced instructional methodologies to enhance employee development and performance. Strong understanding of team dynamics and effective leadership skills for cohesive collaboration and successful project outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Learning Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead and supervise the Learning Services Team across LMS, Preschool, K–5, and 6–8 divisions to ensure high-quality, cohesive student support services.
- Oversee the case management system to support students with diverse learning needs, ensuring continuity and alignment across divisions.
- Review psychoeducational evaluations and determine appropriate accommodations and strategies for implementation.
- Monitor and support consistent application of accommodations and differentiation strategies through regular teacher check-ins and classroom observations.
- Facilitate Student Study Team (SST) meetings and coordinate Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions in collaboration with families and faculty.
- Partner with grade-level leads and Point of Contact teachers to analyze benchmark data (e.g., STAR, F&P, ERB Milestone) to inform instruction and intervention planning.
- Collaborate with school counselors to ensure holistic student support.
- Work closely with the Director of Admissions to align enrollment processes with student learning profiles and support needs.
- Coordinate with the Director of Learning Services at SHP to ensure successful student transitions to high school.
- Partner with the Director of OMCS to promote equitable access to learning services for all students.
- Actively contribute to a collaborative, future-focused school culture committed to educational innovation and excellence in P–8 learning.
- Regularly engage with division heads and school directors to ensure alignment between student support strategies and institutional goals.
- Design and deliver professional development for faculty on differentiated instruction, accommodations, and neurodiversity.
- Provide parent education sessions to support home-school partnerships and understanding of student learning needs.
Learning Specialist
Sacred Heart Schools
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Assess students' needs in the classroom.
- Provide individual and group learning support in and out of the classroom.
- Develop individual learning plans for students based on evaluation.
- Coach faculty on learning differences and implementing accommodations.
- Research relevant teaching strategies to present to teachers.
- Monitor student progress based on learning plan goals.
- Collaborate with the grade level teaching team about student progress and teaching strategies.
- Communicate with family about student progress and continuing needs.
- Lead presentations for parents to inform them of learning differences and supporting students at home.
Special Education Teacher (Large Group, Multicategorical)
Pinewood Community School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare detailed lesson plans based on each student's cognitive and social abilities.
- Teaching core subject areas (math, reading, writing, science) to students with various disabilities.
- Teaching functional skills through social skills class, using lesson plans that align with each student's IEP goals.
- Create and execute individual education plans for each student on caseload.
- Communicate with other staff and family members about each student’s challenges.
- Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward success in student's goals.
- Invite IEP team members to annual meetings and lead meetings.
- Create and distribute progress reports based on each student's IEP goals.
- Create a safe, productive classroom environment.
Special Education Teacher (EBD)
Hidden Oaks Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepare detailed lesson plans based on each student's cognitive and social abilities.
- Teaching core subject areas (math, science, english, social studies) to students with various emotional and behavioral disabilities.
- Teaching functional skills through 'Seminar' class, using lesson plans that align with each student's IEP goals.
- Create and execute individual education plans for each of the students in my care.
- Communicate with other staff and family members about each student’s challenges.
- Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward success in student's goals.
- Invite family members to participate in each student’s educational progress.
- Create and distribute progress reports based on each student's IEP goals.
- Confer with on-site staff over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students.
- Create a safe, productive classroom environment.
Behavior Practitioner & DD Case Manager
Fraser (Autism Center)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Behavior practitioner responsibilities include planning and implementing appropriate treatment services, running groups, doing skills training with clients and families, day treatment, and administrative responsibilities.
- DD Case Manager responsibilities include monitoring services provided to client, monitor health and safety needs of each client, communicate with service providers for each client, accurately document services delivered, monitor waiver budgets to ensure appropriate service utilization, maintain positive, open and respectful communication with clients, families and providers and seek out resources and service options for clients to maximize care and minimize institutional placement.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Twin Oaks Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisting middle school aged children who have various disabilities and disorders, primarily including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Assistance in both academic and social skills.
Education
Master’s Degree - Special Education (ASD, EBD, LD)
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
01.2015
Skills
- Team management
- Adaptive learning
- Mentoring
- Organizational development
- Training delivery
- Faculty/Staff supervision
- Project management
- Community outreach
- Assessment design
- Classroom evaluations
- Key programmatic workstreams
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Director of Learning Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
Learning Specialist
Sacred Heart Schools
01.2020 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher (Large Group, Multicategorical)
Pinewood Community School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher (EBD)
Hidden Oaks Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Behavior Practitioner & DD Case Manager
Fraser (Autism Center)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Twin Oaks Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Master’s Degree - Special Education (ASD, EBD, LD)
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
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