Kristen Votta

I have over a decade of teaching experience in regular and special education classrooms. I hold an undergraduate degree in special education and a master's degree in literacy and global studies, and I am currently pursuing a master's of the arts in psychology. I own my own educational consulting business, Raleigh Educational Coaching. 

F.I.R.E. Igniting Lives-  Forensic Research Internship

January 2023-present 

Provide a commencement experience to the clinician and forensic psychology with an emphasis in trauma. In addition to providing a needed experience for future psychologists, F.I.R.E. Igniting Lives assists in maintaining quality control within the profession by ensuring that future professionals are entering the field competent. 

Raleigh Educational Coaching - CEO and co-owner

2017- PRESENT

Co-Owner and operator of a boutique educational consulting firm specializing in academic intervention, school and college counseling, and special needs advocacy.  Additional services include small group academic workshops and pandemic learning pods for grades K-8. Directly responsible for managing a practice of 10 reading intervention clients, hiring and placing teachers in tutoring roles, and running and managing firm financials via Quickbooks.

Saint Raphael Catholic School - Middle School Resource

August  2017 - MONTH 2019

Directly responsible for creating and implementing IEP’s for middle school students. Responsible for consistent and prompt communication between parents, students, and faculty. In charge of delivery of services to middle school students during the academic day. From a perspective, middle school families are directly involved in the admissions process. 

Atlas International School - 1:1 Special Education Aid

August 2014 - June 2016

Utilizing my special education background, I worked with students across all academic areas. I assisted in developing specific educational goals for the students and carefully monitored student progress to ensure the completion of these goals. 

St Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy - Middle School Math and Science Teacher

August 2008 - March 2010

I was directly responsible for managing over 60 students from 6th-8th grade in math and science. I was committed to providing them with a unique, hands-on learning experience that followed the best practices in the field. I attended regular professional development meetings and worked closely with my grade-level team members to learn and grow professionally. 

Pepperdine University - M.A. Psychology

Current 2022

Pepperdine Student Ambassador 2023-2024

North Carolina State University- M.Ed Curriculum Design and Instruction 

2015

Rigorous 4-year program focusing on the wide variety of global issues surrounding literacy. Included one-year practicum experience focusing on the evaluation of students with reading disabilities. Graduated with honors and a distinguished 4.0 cumulative GPA. Fully licensed K-12 Reading Educator. 

Providence College - B.A. Elementary and Special Education 

2008

Completed a competitive four-year liberal arts program and graduated with academic honors. Professional memberships include Kappa Delta Pi and Alpha Upsilon Alpha. Graduated as a fully certified K- 12 Special Educator.