Christa Paterline
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished educator teaching Regents-level U.S. and Global History with experience in both K–12 and higher education settings. Expertise in anthropology informs a humanities-based approach to history and civics instruction centered on inquiry, discussion, literacy, and critical thinking. Skilled in designing engaging curriculum that supports diverse learners in developing strong analytical and academic skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Lillian Rashkis High School (K371), NYCDOE, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
2022 - Current
- Teach and prepare students for success in Regents-level U.S. History and Global History, helping U.S. History achieve among the highest Regents pass rates in the school
- Create differentiated curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials to support diverse learners while maintaining rigorous academic standards
- Design inquiry-driven lessons that challenge students to analyze historical sources and participate in meaningful discussion to foster academic and civic literacy
- Manage and write IEPs and collaborate with service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to support student growth and learning goals
- Develop and teach additional courses including Anthropology, Economics, Government, and Debate while also supporting student leadership through student council activities and interdisciplinary seminars
- As a substitute teacher, taught Regents-level ELA and supported several students in successfully completing ELA graduation requirements through individualized instruction, literacy support, and consistent academic intervention
Adjunct Lecturer
Brooklyn College – Department of Anthropology, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
01.2007 - Current
- Teach undergraduate anthropology courses including Urban Anthropology, Introduction to Anthropology, Ethnographic Theory and Methods, and Political Anthropology
- Designed innovative Urban Anthropology course to prepare future educators for the challenges of teaching in urban schools
- Develop course materials aligned with CUNY Flexible Core standards and disciplinary learning goals
- Teach in-person and online courses using Brightspace and Zoom platforms
- Foster inquiry, discussion, and analytical thinking through discussion-based instruction and authentic urban ethnographic research
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
2020 - 2022
- Delivered instruction across multiple grade levels, subject areas, and school settings throughout NYC public schools, adapting quickly to varied classroom environments and student populations
- Maintained classroom continuity while supporting diverse academic and behavioral needs
Museum Educator
American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Coordinated High School Science Research Program in Anthropology for advanced students
- Collaborated on developing inquiry-based anthropology and ethnography programs integrating museum resources to enrich student learning experiences
Teacher
A. Fantis School, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Taught Social Studies and Language Arts across grades 4–8
- Developed after-school literacy program for struggling students
Teacher
The Madeleine Brennan School (I.S. 201), NYCDOE, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Taught Social Studies, Law, ELA, Math, and Science across grades 6–8 in gifted and integrated classroom settings
- Implemented enrichment programs including Project Justice, Project Arts, and Constitution Works to support inquiry-based learning
- Coached award-winning Lincoln-Douglas debate team and coordinated school-wide history fair programs
- Led professional development workshops on curriculum design, literacy, authentic assessment, and project-based learning
- Awarded Brooklyn Reading Council mini-grant for development of a literacy intervention program and served as model teacher for the New York University Teacher Leadership Institute Professional Development Laboratory
Education
Master of Arts - Anthropology
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Russian/Eastern European Studies
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCCertification
- New York State Professional Certification, Social Studies 7–12
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 7–12) Generalist Certification, Pending
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
Brooklyn College – Department of Anthropology, Brooklyn, NY
01.2007 - Current
Museum Educator
American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher
The Madeleine Brennan School (I.S. 201), NYCDOE, Brooklyn, NY
01.1998 - 01.2006
Teacher
A. Fantis School, Brooklyn, NY
01.1996 - 01.1998
Teacher
Lillian Rashkis High School (K371), NYCDOE, Brooklyn, NY
2022 - Current
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY
2020 - 2022
Master of Arts - Anthropology
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Russian/Eastern European Studies
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill