Christie Brooks
Bryson City
Summary
Compassionate educator with a strong background in early childhood development and behavior management. Proven success in collaborating with parents and colleagues to meet individual student needs and create enriching learning experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Mountain Discovery Charter School
Bryson City, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social and emotional growth.
- Implemented hands-on activities to encourage exploration and creativity among students.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address individual needs.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and tailor instructional strategies.
- Organized classroom resources effectively to optimize learning spaces for young learners.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching methodologies and practices.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Swain County East Elementary
Bryson City NC
08.2002 - 06.2024
- Integrated technology into lessons to facilitate interactive learning opportunities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Birth-Kindergarten
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2016
44 Transfer Core - General Ed
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC11-2015
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
Mentor Training
Clinical Educator
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
Certification
Outstanding Mentorship of Future Teachers-WCU Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024.
Outstanding Clinical Educator-WCU 04/29/24
LETRS-completion and certification
Mentor Training-Swain County Schools
Leader in Me-Training
Letterland-Training
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Mountain Discovery Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Swain County East Elementary
08.2002 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Birth-Kindergarten
Western Carolina University
44 Transfer Core - General Ed
Southwestern Community College