Kristina (Kristi) Hinkle
Former teacher
Brownsburg
Summary
Results-driven English teacher with 15+ years of experience in K-12 education, specializing in curriculum development and classroom management. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement and academic performance through innovative lesson planning and collaborative teaching strategies. Demonstrated leadership as a team leader and mentor, successfully guiding new educators and implementing effective instructional programs. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that supports student growth and achievement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Barley Thyme Kitchen & Grill
Danville
06.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver accurate food orders promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Preschool Teacher
Children of America
Avon
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Created engaging lessons to prepare diverse four-year-olds for kindergarten
- Developed procedures and routines to further student growth and progress
- Facilitated opportunities for independent learning as well as learning to work together
- Created a nurturing atmosphere to support children's emotional and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's individual needs and progress.
Stay at Home Mom
Myself
Brownsburg
12.2004 - 08.2024
- Raised my three children
- Classroom parent
- Team mom
- School volunteer
- Transportation to extracurricular activities
English Teacher
LYNHURST 7 TH & 8 TH GRADE CENTER (M.S.D. WAYNE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS)
Indianapolis
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Created engaging lessons to teach students language arts state standards
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching skills.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and state standards and requirements
English Teacher
LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lebanon
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Fulfilled a year-long maternity leave by engaging 141 seventh graders in Language Arts
- Assessed and maintained students' grades through an online software program
- Prepared students for I.S.T.E.P. utilizing online practice tests
- Improved students' writing with practice, modeling and rewrites
- Utilized before, during, & after reading strategies to increase reading comprehension
- Shared discipline and team responsibilities with team teachers
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
English Teacher
BEN DAVIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Indianapolis
01.1995 - 12.2004
- Taught grades 7, 8, 9 (remedial & gifted)
- Developed I.S.T.E.P. remediation strategies for at-risk freshmen
- Attended administrative/team leader/dept. chair meetings as the team leader
- Created and supervised a student service program (S.P.I.E.S.)
- Collaborated in township-wide vertical teaming of the English curriculum
- Mentored first-year teachers and participated on the school improvement committee
- Co-chaired the English department and served as secretary for PTA
- Conducted professional development workshops on the following: paragraph and essay structure for writing across the curriculum, performance assessments, 'Kagan & Kagan' cooperative learning methods and block schedule teaching strategies
- Wrote and implemented curriculum for summer school
- Organized the all-school, end-of-the-year Honor's Day program
- Supervised, helped and assessed two student teachers
- Coached volleyball, basketball and track
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
English Teacher
BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Brownsburg
01.1994 - 12.1995
- Instructed 9 th ,10 , and 12 th grade English classes
- Facilitated an 8 th grade multi-language class
- Coached eighth grade volleyball & junior varsity basketball
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
Server
Red Lobster Restaurant
Muncie
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff
- Processed payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance satisfaction.
Education
Master's Degree -
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Degree of Science - English & Secondary Education
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Customer service
- Leadership and teamwork
- Effective class management
- Professional development
- Effective communication and motivation
- Coach of multiple sports
- Time management -taught 40 and 85 minute classes
- Creative, enthusiastic, lifelong learner
- People person who genuinely connects well with others
Certification
Professional Educator License, Teaching Certification
Timeline
Server
Barley Thyme Kitchen & Grill
06.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Children of America
09.2024 - 06.2025
English Teacher
LYNHURST 7 TH & 8 TH GRADE CENTER (M.S.D. WAYNE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS)
01.2012 - 12.2013
English Teacher
LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2009 - 12.2010
Stay at Home Mom
Myself
12.2004 - 08.2024
English Teacher
BEN DAVIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.1995 - 12.2004
English Teacher
BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
01.1994 - 12.1995
Server
Red Lobster Restaurant
08.1992 - 05.1994
Master's Degree -
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Degree of Science - English & Secondary Education
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
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