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Christie C. Byers

Takoma Park,USA

Summary

Experienced teacher and education instructor with a reputation for delivering engaging and informative course experiences. Skilled in developing aspiring teachers' confidence and pedagogical content knowledge, while fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment. Demonstrates expertise in classroom management, inquiry-based learning, and authentic student assessment.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor/Adjunct Professor: Education

George Mason University
01.2018 - Current


  • ELED 553, 453: Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom
  • ELED 543: Child Development: Children, Family, Culture, and Schools, Ages 4-12 Years
  • ELED 542: Foundations of Elementary Education
  • SEED 522: Foundations of Secondary Education
  • EDUC 300: Introduction to Teaching, Learning, and Schools
  • ELED 402: Assessment and Differentiating Elementary Methods and Management
  • WMST 610: Justice-Centered Research Methods

Graduate Research Assistant: Education

George Mason University
01.2015 - 01.2019


  • Elementary Science Education Research with Dr. Andrew Gilbert
  • Child Development and Educational Psychology with Dr. Kimberly Sheridan
  • Teaching and Teacher Education with Dr. Audra Parker

Early Childhood and Elementary Science Teacher

The River School
01.2014 - 01.2015

Alternative Certification Course Instructor

Center for Inspired Teaching via Trinity University
01.2009 - 01.2011

Courses Taught:

  • Introduction to Education
  • Inquiry Approaches to Science and Social Studies
  • Foundations of Early Childhood/Elementary Education
  • Secondary Literacy
  • New Teachers "Boot Camp"


Original developer of the award-winning classroom management framework: ABCDE of Learning Needs

New Teacher Mentor/Supervisor: Alt Cert Program

Center for Inspired Teaching
01.2009 - 01.2011

Teacher, Teacher Educator, and New Teacher Mentor

Green Acres School
01.2003 - 01.2009


  • Elementary and Middle School Science Teacher
  • Science Department Chair
  • Professional Development Coordinator

Elementary and Middle School Teacher

Loudoun Country Day School
01.1993 - 01.2003
  • New Teacher Mentor

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Education

George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Master of Arts - Teaching

George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Curriculum development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student engagement

Affiliations

  • Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
  • NARST: A worldwide organization for improving science teaching and learning through research
  • Posthuman Research Nexus (pRn)
  • Qualitative Research in Education (QRE)
  • International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry (ICQI)
  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Timeline

Instructor/Adjunct Professor: Education

George Mason University
01.2018 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant: Education

George Mason University
01.2015 - 01.2019

Early Childhood and Elementary Science Teacher

The River School
01.2014 - 01.2015

Alternative Certification Course Instructor

Center for Inspired Teaching via Trinity University
01.2009 - 01.2011

New Teacher Mentor/Supervisor: Alt Cert Program

Center for Inspired Teaching
01.2009 - 01.2011

Teacher, Teacher Educator, and New Teacher Mentor

Green Acres School
01.2003 - 01.2009

Elementary and Middle School Teacher

Loudoun Country Day School
01.1993 - 01.2003

Master of Arts - Teaching

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Polytechnic and State University

Doctor of Philosophy - Education

George Mason University

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