Kristi Vandygriff

kmv4vp@virginia.edu (757)903-6962 http://kristivandygriffportfolio.weebly.com

LICENSURE
English Education, Grades 6-12

EDUCATION
University of Virginia
Curry School of Education
Master of Teaching, Secondary English Education May 2017
GPA 3.85
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, English Class of 2016
GPA 3.39

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Albemarle High School

Teaching Internship August-December 2016
12th Grade AP Literature and Composition and 9th Grade Remedial English
Actively created a positive and inclusive environment in a suburban school
community, where 23% of students receive free and reduced lunch services
Developed and taught lessons for a class consisting of all students below
grade-level, with 50% of these students having IEPs, using targeted and differentiated
instruction to strengthen reading and writing skills
Created and implemented backwards-design units to align assessments with state-standards,
objectives, and daily activities
Included scaffolding throughout units to promote student-driven learning and increase
literature-based comprehension skills
Implemented formal and informal assessments to provide feedback to students and inform
later instruction
Collaborated with teams of special educators and other subject-area teachers to plan
responses and instruction strategies for students with varied learning needs

AVID Tutoring January-May 2015

9th and 12th Grade Students
Tutored and guided first generation college bound students through AVID
tutorials and Cornell Note taking

English Language Learner Tutoring August-December 2014

Tutored English Language Learners in both a self-contained class and in
separate content classes

Sutherland Middle School

6th Grade English Language Arts, Standard Level and Honors August 2015-May 2016
Instructed one-on-one and in small groups with students throughout the year
Planned and implemented lessons centered around reading and writing skills

Charlottesville High School

AVID Tutoring January-May 2015
11th Grade Students
Tutored and guided first generation college bound students through AVID
tutorials and Cornell Note taking

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Buford Middle School

 Individual Student Tutor January-May 2013
Assisted in the afterschool program by helping students complete projects and
homework

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Summer School Tutor, Charlottesville High School June-August 2015

Tutored and provided support for high school students re-taking Algebra I
Worked with students and teachers toward a common goal of passing the Virginia SOL

Mentor, Young Women Leaders Program August 2014-May 2016

Empowered at-risk middle school girls to be future leaders through weekly meetings
and lessons on problem solving and life skills
Mentored a middle school girl through challenges in her life

Vice President of Programs, Delta Zeta Sorority Lambda Delta Chapter January-December 2015
Collaborated with other first executive members and oversaw the second executive board
Organized educational events and programs for sorority members

Panhellenic Counselor, Inter Sorority Council January 2016

Provided guidance and counseling for young women participating in sorority recruitment
Became a role model and friend to help new members through tough decisions

Member, Nicaraguan Orphan Fund August 2012-May 2015

Helped run and organize fundraising events to benefit orphaned children in Nicaragua
Participated in service trips to Nicaragua to educate children on nutrition and
goal-setting, helped serve children daily meals, and cleaned areas around their schools

Volunteer, Madison House August 2012-May 2013

Participated in community service activities including tutoring and class assistance

Child Care Provider June-August 2014

Daily supervision of five children ages 6-11 years old
Planned educational and creative activities, cared for childrens nutrition and safety

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, National Council of Teachers of English October 2016-Present

Member, Delta Zeta Sorority Lambda Delta Chapter January 2013-May 2016

SKILLS AND TRAINING

CPR and First Aid Trained and Certified

Child Abuse Module Certified
Proficient in Google Drive
Online attendance and grading software
SMARTBoard
Knowledge of classroom technology