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Christie Spivey

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Engaging Teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Clover School District
08.2015 - 05.2023
  • Determined students' abilities and needs using formal and informal testing and observation. Trained in the use of Fountas and Pinnell, guided reading and balanced literacy. Began training in LETRS and the Science of Reading.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences. Trained in the 7 Habits of a Leader in Me School.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Provided for varied levels of student performance through the use of small group literacy, writing and math instruction, as well as independent centers.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
  • Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Communicated effectively with students and parents and encouraged parent and family volunteers in the classroom. Included family days each quarter of the school year that encouraged parents to come in and help with special, seasonal learning centers.
  • Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
  • Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
  • Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
  • Served as the grade-level chair for four years.

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Clover School District
08.1999 - 05.2015
  • Effectively executed Kindergarten and First Grade curriculum content, standards and teaching methodologies. Participated in the development of curriculum guides as our state adopted new standards for learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
  • Served as Grade-level Head for four years.
  • Served as Kindergarten Representative on the school's Technology Committee for one year.
  • Developed a School-wide charity program for staff.

First Grade Teacher and Science Enrichment Teacher

Charleston County School District
08.1995 - 12.1998
    • Self-contained teacher, First Grade (2 1/2 years)
    • Science Enrichment teacher for First and Second Grade (1 year)

First and Third Grade Teacher

Charleston County School District
08.1991 - 06.1995
  • Self-contained teacher, First Grade (3 years)
  • Self-contained teacher, Third Grade (1 year)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05.1991

Skills

  • Trained in Guided Reading, Balanced Literacy and The Science of Reading
  • Computer: Apple Teacher Certification, Trained in all of Microsoft Office and the use of Google Drive and Google Documents
  • Skilled at using the Promethean Board and developing lessons utilizing technology
  • Trained in the 7 Habits of a Leader in Me School

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Clover School District
08.2015 - 05.2023

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Clover School District
08.1999 - 05.2015

First Grade Teacher and Science Enrichment Teacher

Charleston County School District
08.1995 - 12.1998

First and Third Grade Teacher

Charleston County School District
08.1991 - 06.1995

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

College of Charleston

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