Christi Hanks
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with 27 years of experience in driving positive educational results for young learners. Strong skills in family engagement and teamwork with educational professionals to ensure high-quality learning experiences. Experienced in adapting approaches to meet the needs of various age groups and developmental stages, facilitating effective learning and growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Paul Pewitt CISD
Omaha, Texas
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Teacher
Mt. Pleasant ISD
Mount Pleasant, Texas
08.1999 - 05.2025
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated small group discussions to promote critical thinking skills.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support various learning styles.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX01-1998
Skills
- classroom management
- professional development
- educational planning
- curriculum development
- individualized instruction
- field trip planning
- Empathy and patience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year
- Member of school leadership team 2020-2025
Certification
- Texas Teaching certification
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Teacher
Paul Pewitt CISD
08.2019 - 06.2025
Teacher
Mt. Pleasant ISD
08.1999 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University
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