Kirsten Watts
Email: Kwatts@lions.molloy.edu Website: Kirstenwatts.weebly.com
Home (516) 223-1345 Cell number (516) 305-9393 Twitter: @Cr8iveTeacher
Education
Molloy College| Rockville Centre, NY | Anticipated Graduation May 2018
BS/MS Childhood Ed-History/Special Education Dual Degree 5-year program
Cumulative GPA 3.93
Honors and Awards
Deans List
Delta Epsilon Sigma- National Scholastic Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi- National Education Society
Omicron Alpha Zeta- Academic Deans Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta- National History Honor Society
Baldwin Senior High School | Baldwin, NY | Graduated June 2014
Advanced Regents Diploma
Certifications (Pending Graduation)
Childhood Education 1-6 with History Concentration
Special Education Childhood 1-6
Professional Experiences
Student Teacher:
Baldwin Union Free-School District, Baldwin, NY
Meadow Elementary School Fall 2017
First Grade General Education Classroom
Fourth and Fifth Grade Special Education Co-Teacher Position
Participatory Observer:
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free-School District, Woodmere, NY
Ogden Elementary School Winter/Spring 2017
Student Observer:
Uniondale Union-Free School District, Uniondale, NY
Walnut Street Elementary School Winter/Spring 2016
Baldwin Union Free-School District, Baldwin, NY
Meadow Elementary School Winter/Spring
Professional Workshops
Dignity for All Students (DASA)
Training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
School Violence Prevention and Intervention
DIR/Floortime 101
Work Experience
Center for Autism and Child Development at Molloy College
September 2016- Present
Provide educational tutoring to students with special needs
Plan activities that will help students reach specific goals that correlate to their IEPs
Employ the DIR/Floortime model throughout the sessions
Assist students during their work place experiences as a job coach
Sportsnite and Intramural Night Team Advisor, High School
September 2014- Present
Supervise high school students
Ensure the students create a routine which captivates the audience
Strengthen leadership skills in the captains of the team.
Care Provider, Little Lamb Too
July 2009- Present
Create a safe and healthy learning environment for young children
Facilitate children with homework and school work
Engage preschool children in activities that encourages development of character and
cognitive development
Music lessons
January 2009- Present
Assist children on their musical journey
Prepare children for their NYSSMA and All-State auditions
Babysitting
July 2009- Present
Supervise childrens activities
Prepare meals for the children
Oversee childrens homework
Carry out routine set by the parents
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Relay for Life
June 2008- Present
Team participant
Team captain for two years
Festival of Trees- Cerebral Palsy Center
December 2016- Present
Assist in setting up and cleaning from the event
Assist manning the CPC table
Calvary Protestant Church
Vacation Bible School
Youth Group
Related Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SMART Notebook, Google Drive
