Kristina Crouch, Ed. S. Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ga, Us

Collaborate with PreK-5th grade ELA educators to enhance their understanding of ELA standards, ELA instruction, item specifications, and assessment development principles.Work closely with teachers to create and refine ELA test materials, including item banks, assessment items, and rubrics, ensuring alignment with state standards and item specifications.Provide guidance on assessment best practices, emphasizing fair, reliable, and valid assessment design and administration techniques.Support teachers in aligning ELA curriculum with assessment goals and standards, helping them design instruction that prepares students for assessments.Train educators to analyze assessment data effectively, identifying areas of improvement and tailoring instruction to address specific student needs.Organize and lead professional development sessions and workshops focused on ELA instruction, test development, item writing, and assessment strategies.Conduct regular reviews of ELA test content and teaching practices, ensuring they meet quality standards and align with educational objectives.Foster collaboration between ELA educators and content specialists to align curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices.Serve as a point of contact for clients, communicating progress on instructional and assessment development projects and addressing their feedback and requirements.

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Gained an in-depth knowledge of ELA curriculum standards, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and state-specific standards and gained knowledge for aligning test items with curriculum objectives.Built a strong foundation in developing assessment and instructional items that are aligned with ELA standards and specifications. My experience included crafting various types of test items, such as multiple-choice questions, short answer prompts, and essay prompts.Participated in item review sessions to ensure the quality, clarity, and alignment of assessment items with educational standards. Enhanced my attention to detail and analytical skills.Utilized data analysis to track student performance and identify areas for improvement in ELA instruction, which led to creating effective test and instructional materials that target specific learning objectives.In addition to test items, I created supplemental educational materials, including study guides, practice tests, and instructional resources. These materials supported student preparation for assessments and enhanced their ELA skills.Participated in and conducted professional development sessions for fellow educators on topics related to ELA instruction and assessment, including strategies for best practices, test preparation, item analysis, and data interpretation.Collaborated work with colleagues, including ELA content specialists. Actively contributed to aligning ELA standards to curriculum maps, and school district assessments, and engaged in content-focused discussions to improve assessment content.Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in curriculum standards, assessment requirements, and technology integration, ensuring the relevancy of instructional materials.

Specialist, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

TEACH Grant Recipient Research Proposal: The Relationship Between Administrators and Teachers Among High Poverty, High Performing Schools

Teacher Support And Coaching, Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision

Gifted Endorsement, Education/Teaching Of The Gifted And Talented

Master Of Education - Med, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Early Childhood Education And Teaching