CHRISTIE BLEIMEYER

Expected May 2027

Certification Program: Early Childhood/Childhood/Special Education

• Scholarship Recipient: Mount Saint Mary College “Why Teach?” Scholarship Award 2019
• Member of the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Member 2020-2023
• Member of the Phi Alpha Tau History Honor Society Member 2022-2023
• Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honors Society Board Member

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with NYS Pre-K standards.
• Facilitate whole group, small group, and individualized instruction with a focus on literacy, math, and social-emotional learning.
• Collaborate with families and related service providers to support diverse learners and target IEP goals.
• Manage classroom routines and behavior using positive behavioral interventions and supports along with other evidence-based practices.
• Implement early childhood curricula including Heggerty Phonemic and Phonological Awareness, Fundations, and NeuroNet to support foundational literacy and motor development.

• Lead a group of children with special needs including autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, etc. in addition to leading the staff assigned to my group.
• Coordinate activities for my group and collaborate with other leaders to provide the children with ample opportunities to socialize with children in other groups.
• Use behavior management techniques to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for the children in settings such as the camp, pool, and field trips.

• Led whole group discussions and taught lessons to small groups while making sure to meet the needs of each student.
• Consistently collected data on behavior and student progress toward IEP goals.
• Used classroom management, school resources, and proper socio-emotional techniques to safely and effectively manage difficult behaviors in the classroom setting.
• Worked collaboratively with the lead teacher, paras, and support staff to create a learning environment in which each student feels safe, respected, and appropriately challenged academically.

• Worked on IEP goals one-on-one with students on the autism spectrum.
• Maintained a safe and fun environment in the classroom and at special events in the building through using behavior management techniques and school-provided resources.

• Gradually took over the role of teacher in a pre-kindergarten classroom over a span of seven weeks.
• Created activities, lessons, and units for pre-k students that included important aspects such as cross-curricular standards, sensory learning, socio-emotional learning, learning through play, and family engagement to ensure an enriching educational experience for each child.

• Provided nurturing care to children aged zero to five within a classroom setting.
• Engaged effectively with children, promoting their development.
• Cultivated a safe environment through fostering comfort and positive interactions among children.

• Assumed teaching responsibilities in fourth-grade general education and K-2 self-contained classrooms over seven weeks each.
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Created challenging differentiated lessons and activities tailored to meet diverse needs.

• Assisted in teaching a sports and movement class through creating a fun learning environment with games and activities that kept children moving to promote coordination and overall motor development.
• Instructed and supervised the class, meaningfully interacted with children, and engaged in activities while ensuring each child’s safety and well-being.

• Ensured safety while caring for, feeding, dressing, changing, and comforting children.
• Read books with the children, supported learning through play, supervised and participated in outdoor play, and created engaging indoor activities for children to work on problem-solving, socio-emotional, and fine/gross motor skills.

• Coached teams of children aged 2 to 5 in soccer, creating enjoyable and comfortable practices for every child through activity adaptation, parent collaboration, and a nurturing environment.