Christa Hausknecht
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Hard working and skilled educator with 35 years of combined experiences in teaching, tutoring, and assisting. Resourceful substitute teacher, working in various schools, in many states. Many diverse experiences have created versatility, flexibility and resiliency while working in elementary, middle, and high schools, both public and private. Work experiences with students include general education, ELL, Special Education, handicapped, and Alaska Native students in a variety of subjects. Time proven skills in classroom management and parent-teacher communication exhibit positive and effective interpersonal skills. Talented at coordinating volunteers, events, and activities for various schools and organizations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
One-to-One Paraprofessional
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Paraprofessional assigned to assist one handicapped student in self contained Special Education classroom, Prince George High School.
- Modified lessons to suit student's physical and cognitive abilities
- Cared for student's personal needs for washing, eating, and bathroom hygiene
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parent
- Assisted student in Physical Education, Speech Therapy, and Physical Therapy
- Assisted student on school outings for safety and special needs in public settings
- Kept student's area clean, neat, and properly sanitized for her health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted other paraprofessionals in classroom to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and helped maintained order and structure in classroom.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Prince George County Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Special Education Instructional Aide in Self Contained Special Education classroom, JEJ Moore Middle School
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Assisted teachers and students while attending field trips
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in after school tutoring program with General Education At-Risk students
Title I Instructional Aide
Prince George County Public Schools
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Title I Instructional Aide, JEJ Moore Middle School
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
- Monitored students in online video classrooms, to help students stay on task during ongoing lessons
- Tutored and provided support for At-Risk Learners in each class
- Taught SEL (Social Emotional Learning) each day to different groups of 6th graders
- Assisted one period each day in Special Education Self Contained Classroom
Title VI Tutor
Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Title VI tutor, Skyview Middle School
- Registered students who are members of Recognized Alaskan Native Tribes
- Provided support and tutoring in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
- Created study skills program for At-Risk Learners
- Provided information about special programs for Title VI students
Certified Hourly Instructor
Moline Unit School District 40
08.2018 - 06.2019
- ELL Assistant Instructor, Wilson Middle School
- Created lessons, assisted teaching, and graded ELL Language Arts
- Modified lessons and curriculum for ELL students in other classes attended
- Taught ELL students in small groups to enhance learning
- Assisted ELL students in Science, Math, and Social studies classes
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in classes.
- Assisted with ELL standardized testing
Part-Time Tutorial Aide, SCE Grant
El Paso Independent School District
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Part-time Tutor and Aide, Bassett Middle School
- Taught small group math skills for At-Risk Learners
- Organized educational materials needed for tutoring sessions
- Introduced learning games to enhance skills in bigger groups
- Corrected mock exams and tutoring assignments
- Assisted students using tutorial math programs in computer lab
- Provided support for test coordinator during standardized testing
Second Grade Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator
Horseshoe Bend School District #73
08.1988 - 05.1993
- Developed and taught 2nd grade lessons, all subjects, contained classroom, HSB Elementary School
- Implemented reading and writing centers to increase literacy
- Improved technical skills by introducing computer learning center
- Created integrated learning groups to complement individual learning styles
- Created mentorship program between 2nd grade and middle school
- Created summer school art enrichment program
- Coordinated and compiled curriculum options for staff evaluation
- Co-chaired Fall Carnival community event with volunteers, activities and venue
- Coordinated Boise County Field Day hosted by HSB school, K-8th grades
Education
Recertification - Business and Computer Courses
Barton Community College
Fort Riley, KSMaster of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction/ In Progress
Boise State University
Boise, IDBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.1987
Skills
- Received Idaho Teacher Certification, grades K-8
- Taught 2nd grade full time & 1st grade as long term substitute
- Substituted various grades, K-12, public & private
- Planned & taught lessons, middle school ELL language arts
- Tutored all subjects for General Education, ELL, & Alaska Native middle school students
- Assisted in middle school self-contained Special Education Classroom
- Assisted high school handicapped student, one on one, all subjects
- Planned & coordinated events for schools & volunteer organizations
Volunteer Experience
- RIA Welcome Club Board Member: Arsenal Attic Thrift Shop Representative; Rock Island Arsenal, IL 2017-2018
- Assistant Principal Selection Committee, Bassett MS; El Paso, TX 2015
- Campus Improvement Team, Bassett MS; El Paso, TX 2015
- Army Youth Program Committee, Your Neighborhood, El Paso ISD; El Paso, TX 2014
- Bible study facilitator, Protestant Women of the Chapel; Fort Bliss, TX 2014
- Middle School Sunday School, Saint Clements Church; El Paso, TX 2013
- Bassett MS PTA positions: President, Vice President, Volunteer Coordinator; El Paso, TX 2011- 2015
- Reading/ Writing tutor, At-Risk Learners, Bliss Elementary School; Fort Bliss, TX 2011
- PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Bliss Elementary School; Fort Bliss, TX 2010-2011
- PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Western Hills Elementary School; Temple, TX 2006-2008
- Welcome Committee, Protestant Women of the Chapel; Fort Hood, TX 2006
- Welcome Committee, Protestant Women of the Chapel; Fort Lewis, WA 2004
- Army Family Readiness Group Leader; Fort Lewis, WA 2003
Timeline
One-to-One Paraprofessional
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Instructional Aide
Prince George County Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2022
Title I Instructional Aide
Prince George County Public Schools
10.2020 - 12.2021
Title VI Tutor
Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools
10.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Hourly Instructor
Moline Unit School District 40
08.2018 - 06.2019
Part-Time Tutorial Aide, SCE Grant
El Paso Independent School District
03.2014 - 06.2014
Second Grade Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator
Horseshoe Bend School District #73
08.1988 - 05.1993
Recertification - Business and Computer Courses
Barton Community College
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction/ In Progress
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Boise State University
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