Amy Christian
Holt,MO
Summary
Dedicated Classroom Teacher with 30 years of experience and a current Missouri teaching certificate. Upbeat Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
District 49
2016.08 - 2021.05
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Teacher
Lee's Summit School District
1996.08 - 2016.05
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Classroom Teacher
Liberty School District
1994.08 - 1996.05
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Our Lady Of The Presentation Catholic Church-lee's Summit, Missouri
1991.08 - 1994.05
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Instructed groups of up to 5 students and provided individual support.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Classroom Teacher
St. Charles Catholic School
1989.08 - 1991.05
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Instructed groups of up to 6 students and provided individual support.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
Overland Park, KSBachelor of Science - Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOSkills
- Positive Student Engagement
- Learning Modalities
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Small Group Leadership
- Positive Learning Environment
- Technology Integration
- Instructional Techniques
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
District 49
2016.08 - 2021.05
Classroom Teacher
Lee's Summit School District
1996.08 - 2016.05
Classroom Teacher
Liberty School District
1994.08 - 1996.05
Classroom Teacher
Our Lady Of The Presentation Catholic Church-lee's Summit, Missouri
1991.08 - 1994.05
Classroom Teacher
St. Charles Catholic School
1989.08 - 1991.05
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Central Missouri
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