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Hi! I'm Kristen Nguyen (she/her). I am a passionate educator who is committed to social justice and lifelong learning. My experiences include classroom teaching of English language arts (grades 3-12) in private and public school settings, working with adult learners through professional development provision and instructional coaching, and curriculum development across content areas and grade levels. Special areas of interest and expertise include adolescent development (I love Middle School), social & emotional learning, and research-based educator PD.
I am the founder of the Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) at [www.drkristennguyen.com], an online resource dedicated to fostering collaboration and communication between educators and parents/caregivers.
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Inside Out 2 Emotions Fortune Teller Game (Cootie Catcher) - Social Emotional
Inside Out 2 is streaming now and it's a perfect way to incorporate important social & emotional topics into your classroom. This digital download features the following: 3 printable versions of a fortune teller (cootie catcher) covering all nine emotion characters from the Inside Out franchise (the powerpoint slides are pre-set for standard letter-sized printer paper)24 unique emotion-based questions across all three versions3 editable templates for teachers (or students!) to create their own
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Routine and Habit Trackers + Weekly/Monthly Self-Reflection Tools (SEL)
Help your students take control of their daily routines and build positive habits with this printable set of routine and habit trackers! Designed for adolescents (but also great for adults!), this resource empowers students to reflect on their progress, set personal goals, and establish healthy habits that stick. This digital download includes: Printable Routine Tracker: Customizable template for tracking AM and PM routines on a weekly basis (Example included)Printable Habit Trackers: Ready-made
6th - 9th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Self-Assessment Posters (Levels of Understanding) Editable Self-Monitoring Tool
Build students' self-awareness, make learning visible, and save time grading using these self-assessment posters.Marzano's levels of understanding are well-known, and research indicates that engaging students in self-assessment improves engagement, motivation, and self-advocacy skills. HOWEVER, the use of the term "master" has problematic connotations and I found that students (and adults) sometimes have a hard time distinguishing between "master" and "expert." So I created a new metaphor to r
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm Kristen Nguyen (she/her). I am a passionate educator who is committed to social justice and lifelong learning. My experiences include classroom teaching of English language arts (grades 3-12) in private and public school settings, working with adult learners through professional development provision and instructional coaching, and curriculum development across content areas and grade levels. Special areas of interest and expertise include adolescent development (I love Middle School), social & emotional learning, and research-based educator PD.
I am the founder of the Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) at [www.drkristennguyen.com], an online resource dedicated to fostering collaboration and communication between educators and parents/caregivers.
Teaching style
When I was in the classroom, I was inspired by the wisdom, creativity, and potential of the young people with whom I worked. My teaching practices were centered on unleashing the genius and passion of my students through voice and choice, authentic assessment, and culturally-affirming pedagogy.
As an educator working outside the classroom now, I am inspired by the wisdom, creativity, and potential of educators across the educational landscape. My goal is to support collaboration and dialogue that has the power to transform individuals and promote equity, inclusion, and healing in communities.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certification in English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence (2017)
TEDTalk titled "3 steps to help kids process traumatic events" at TED-Ed Educator Talks (January 2023)
My own education history
B.A. in English for Secondary Education from Grand Valley State University in Michigan (2007)
M.A. in Adventure/Experiential Education from Prescott College in Arizona (2013)
Ed.D in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston (2023)
Additional biographical information
Chicago is where I live, but Michigan will always be home.
I am the mother of a toddler and am in awe of early childhood folks!
I enjoy swimming, running, foraging, gardening, and going down rabbit holes on Reddit.
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