Years Professional Experience
Christina Arthurs
Seffner,FL
Summary
A dedicated, hardworking professional seeking to apply 20+ years of transferable skills in pursuit of a new career path.
Overview
23
23
3
3
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Reading Teacher
Winthrop Charter School CSUSA INC
Riverview, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to help struggling readers improve their skills.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and other forms of evaluation.
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure that all students were meeting state standards for reading proficiency.
- Integrated technology into the classroom by utilizing online resources to supplement traditional teaching methods.
Part Office Assistant/Front Desk/PartOffice Assistant/Front Desk/PaOffice Assistant/Front Desk/Medical Billing Assistant
Jasmine’s Touch Massage Therapy
Brandon, Florida
05.2021 - Current
- Processed and submitted invoices for payment in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all invoices, payments, credits, and other transactions.
- Developed processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of billing process.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
Elementary Reading Tutoring
Self
Riverview, Florida
06.2013 - Current
- Instructed elementary school students in basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Provided individualized tutoring to struggling students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities to facilitate learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Reading Small Group Intervention Teacher
Winthrop Charter School CSUSA INC
Riverview , FL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned and executed small group pull out reading lessons for students below the 50% achievement window
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
- Supported classroom Reading teachers with model lessons, resources, push in support
- Provided positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behavior in the classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher
Winthrop Charter School CSUSA
Riverview, Florida
08.2013 - 08.2022
- Kindergarten Grade Level Chairperson 2015-2022
- Managed Kindergarten team (seven teachers including self), coached and supported colleagues, shared information with team, problem solved with colleague(s) before escalating issues up the chain of command, delegated tasks with team, set timeline for team tasks, helped meet team goals, held weekly team meetings, attended bi-monthly lead meeting with administration
- Planned and implemented appropriate lessons based Common Core Standards in own classroom
- Taught all subject areas throughout day: Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science
- Administered and reviewed quarterly testing to provide data driven individual instruction to each student
- Extracurricular Activities: Kindercare 3:30 – 6:00pm
- Club Teacher: Yoga, Math STEM club, Fitness/dance club, Zen Drawing
- Completed Curriculum Specialist training course 2016 via CSUSA, Inc.
Knitting Instructor/Independent Contractor
Jo-Ann’s Fabric and Craft Store
Brandon, Florida
06.2012 - 06.2016
First Grade Teacher
Woodmont Charter School CSUSA INC
Temple Terrace, Florida
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Planed and implemented appropriate lessons supplemented based on Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and Common Core Standards
- Taught all subject areas throughout day: Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science
- All other classroom teacher duties
Head Start Lead Teacher
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
Tampa, Florida
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Innovation Grant Gardening with Pre-school children to increase math & science skills
- Monitored, observed, and supported eleven of the twenty classrooms involved in the grant
- Coached teachers, modeled lessons, helped plan lessons, and provided extra support during garden lessons
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary & Early Childhood Education -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
12.2000
Skills
- Office 365
- Windows/MAC
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Critical & Forward Thinking
- Positive Attitude
- Strong People Skills
Certification
07/01/2019 - 06/30/2024 State of Florida Department of Education, Educator’s Certificate, Elementary Education, Grades K-6
2017 ESOL Endorsement (300 credit hours)
2023 Reading Endorsement (300 credit hours)
References
Available upon request
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursTimeline
Third Grade Reading Teacher
Winthrop Charter School CSUSA INC
08.2023 - Current
Reading Small Group Intervention Teacher
Winthrop Charter School CSUSA INC
08.2022 - 08.2023
Part Office Assistant/Front Desk/PartOffice Assistant/Front Desk/PaOffice Assistant/Front Desk/Medical Billing Assistant
Jasmine’s Touch Massage Therapy
05.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Winthrop Charter School CSUSA
08.2013 - 08.2022
Elementary Reading Tutoring
Self
06.2013 - Current
Knitting Instructor/Independent Contractor
Jo-Ann’s Fabric and Craft Store
06.2012 - 06.2016
First Grade Teacher
Woodmont Charter School CSUSA INC
12.2011 - 08.2013
Head Start Lead Teacher
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
01.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science in Elementary & Early Childhood Education -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
State of Florida Department of Education, Educator’s Certificate, Elementary Education / (Grades K-6), 07/01/2019 - 06/30/2024, 2015 ESOL Endorsement (300 credit hours), 2023 Reading Endorsement (300 credit hours)
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