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Education
Skills
Certification
Positions Committees
Accomplishments
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Christie Gibson

Burleson,TX
Christie Gibson

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Accounting ClerkAccounts Payable Clerk

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Burleson, TXFort Worth, TX
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hours

Summary

Retired career and technical educator with specialization in family and consumer sciences and extensive experience in Fort Worth ISD. Demonstrated success in implementing project-based learning strategies that significantly enhance student engagement and academic achievement. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills focused on facilitating student career exploration and essential life skills development. Open to leveraging diverse educational and workplace experiences in a new career opportunity.

Overview

1
Certification
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas

Career & Technical Education Teacher
08.2002 - 05.2026

Job overview

  • Developed curriculum materials for technical education courses, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
  • Facilitated group projects that fostered teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
  • Coordinated guest speaker events with local industry professionals, connecting students with industry insights and career opportunities.
  • Assessed student performance through practical evaluations and constructive feedback sessions.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a productive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with educational standards and requirements.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences when necessary to discuss student performance.
  • Integrated technology into lessons, enriching educational experiences and promoting digital literacy among students.

Texas Tech University/Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, Texas

Student Teacher
01.2002 - 05.2002

Job overview

  • Collaborated with mentor teacher to design engaging lesson plans and enhance parent involvement.
  • Managed classroom dynamics and supervised field trips for emotionally disturbed children aged 3-4.
  • Served as long-term substitute teacher during maternity leave, ensuring continuity in the classroom.
  • Gained practical teaching experience through a six-week placement at Head Start program.
  • Developed literacy-based lesson plans targeting students with reading difficulties.
  • Partnered with mentor teacher to implement effective classroom management strategies and establish classroom setup.
  • Designed innovative math activities for small group interventions, improving student engagement.

CHR Solutions
Lubbock, Texas

Accounting Clerk
05.2000 - 11.2001

Job overview

  • Processed invoices, expense reports, and statements to ensure timely payments.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing and payment processing.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy, facilitating efficient payment procedures.
  • Verified vendor invoice accuracy against purchase orders before system entry.
  • Tracked accounting information accurately, reducing financial discrepancies substantially.
  • Addressed vendor inquiries regarding billing and payment issues promptly.
  • Communicated discrepancies to senior accounting staff and devised reconciliation plans.
  • Developed procedures to enhance accuracy in financial data entry.

Norwest Bank NA
Lubbock, Texas

Accounts Payable Clerk
03.1999 - 05.2000

Job overview

  • Processed vendor invoices, ensuring timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Processed a high volume of invoices efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Utilized accounting software to track payments and manage vendor information.
  • Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
  • Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
  • Communicated promptly with vendors to manage relationships and provide payment information.

Education

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science from Education
05-2002

University Overview

Graduate classes- Post Bachelor Certifications Program

  • 2002 - Dean's List

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Bachelor of Science from Human Development and Family Studies
12-1994

Skills

  • Curriculum development and lesson planning
  • Classroom management and assessment
  • Technology integration and project-based learning
  • Industry partnerships and collaboration
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budget and time management
  • Problem solving and skill demonstration
  • Professional development
  • Accounts payable and receivable management
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Vendor communication
  • Team collaboration and building
  • Attention to detail
  • Clerical support and file maintenance
  • Document scanning and expense tracking
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • Elementary Self Contained 1-6
  • Family & Consumer Science 6-12
  • National Family and Consumer Science Composite 6-12, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, CFCS

Positions Committees

  • Site Based Decision Making committee member
  • LPAC committee, 08/01/13, 05/31/24
  • Campus Hospitality Committee, 18 years
  • Administrator’s Faculty Leadership Team, 6 years
  • Math In CTE curriculum development team, 2010, 2016-2017
  • Curriculum writer for Fort Worth ISD CTE middle school Career Portals Human Services course
  • Fort Worth ISD CTE Textbook Committee Leader for Proclamation 2017

Accomplishments

  • Fort Worth ISD Campus Teacher of the Year, 2009
  • Campus Teacher of the Month, 12, 2021

Timeline

Career & Technical Education Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
08.2002 - 05.2026

Student Teacher

Texas Tech University/Lubbock ISD
01.2002 - 05.2002

Accounting Clerk

CHR Solutions
05.2000 - 11.2001

Accounts Payable Clerk

Norwest Bank NA
03.1999 - 05.2000

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science from Education

Abilene Christian University

Bachelor of Science from Human Development and Family Studies
Christie Gibson