Christel Barna
New Albany,OH
Summary
Reliable educator with over 25 years of experience in developing differentiated instruction strategies. Skilled in mentoring new teachers and enhancing student engagement through technology, driving academic success across diverse classrooms.
Innovative upper elementary teacher with over 25 years of experience in developing engaging lesson plans and mentoring new educators. Recognized for reliability and ability to implement differentiated instruction strategies that lead diverse students to academic success.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Elementary Teacher
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.1998 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student learning experiences and engagement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional best practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching methodologies and classroom techniques.
- Led diverse students to academic success with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Literacy instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Multimedia instruction
- Literacy development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Certification
- Elementary Education Grades 1-8
- National Board Certified Teacher
Timeline
Upper Elementary Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.1998 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University