Kristen Woodward
Educator/Trainer/Practitioner
RESUME
Professional ​
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For the past decade, I've dedicated my career to teaching both in the K-12 environment and higher education. My training and facilitation style is based on Active Learning and Social Learning Theory. People learn more effectively through experience, then processing that experience and making connections.
Skills
Strategic thinker
Skilled researcher
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experienced facilitator with process expertise
Work​
experience​
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools
​2010 - present
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Charged with supporting Conflict Resolution Education in all FCPS; curriculum and program development.
Facilitated +500 hours of training including Mediation and Conflict Resolution, participant evaluations avg. 4.86/5.
Supervised coordination and ensured execution of Annual Peace Summits in collaboration with GMU totaling + 3,500 participants.
Consulted several school issues regarding staff and student conflicts, facilitated various ADR processes
Conflict Resolution Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
​2008 - 2010
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Responsible for planning and implementing the Northern Virginia Student Mediation Conferences educating over 2,500 participants in communication skills, mediation techniques, and leadership.
Data analysis and interpretation for +900 conference evaluations and 130 peer mediation programs.
English Language Teacher
French Ministry of Education and Cultural Services
​2005 - 2006
​Planned and delivered the English language program at 5 French Elementary Schools for over 200 students K-5.
Assessed current language skill level, tailored lessons accordingly, and results exceeded language benchmark requirements for respective grade levels.
Languages
English: Native
French: Full Professional Fluency
Education
George Mason University
MS, Conflict Resolution and Analysis
May 2009
Coursework in conflict resolution theory, reflective practice, facilitation, advanced skills, and conflict resolution education.
Salisbury University
BA, Psychology, Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution
December 2004
Additional coursework in French as a subject minor. Study abroad Aix-en-Provence during Fall 2003 semester.