Christina Bernard
East Hampton,CT
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
East Haddam Board Of Education
1989.08 - 2022.06
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Education
No Degree - Cert To Teach Students in Lower Grades
Phoenix of Arizona
Online06.2007
No Degree - Confratute For Gifted And Talented Teaching
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT06.1999
Master of Science - K-12 Remedial Reading And Writing Consultant
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Central CT State University
New Britain, CT12.1988
High School Diploma -
East Hampton High School
East Hampton, CT06.1984
Skills
- Instructing
- Classroom Management
- IEP Design
- Systems Analysis
- Facilitate Discussions
- Group Leadership
- Online or Virtual Instruction
- Google Classroom
- Positive Student Engagement
- Program Design
- Lesson Planning
- Interpreting Literature
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Testing Area of Study Comprehension
- Smart Classroom Technology
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Writing
- Grade Recording
- Writing Concepts
- Teaching Methods Expert
- Tutoring
- Instructional Software
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- SMART Boards
- Textbook Solution
- Field Trip Planning and Supervision
- Post-Secondary Education
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
- Digital Literacy
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Language Arts Core Curriculum
Accomplishments
I was voted to be the first Teacher of the Year of Nathan-Hale Ray Middle School in 2013. Following this great achievement, I was named the Teacher of the Year for the entire East Haddam School District in 2014. I was recognized by CASL, Connecticut Association of School Librarians in 2017. The Pellerin Classroom Teacher Award represents the value of instructional partnerships with Library Media Specialist for the entire state. In 2018, I was awarded the Fund for Teachers, which paid for a two week study of the Holocaust, searching for primary sources for my students. I traveled through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
Timeline
English Teacher
East Haddam Board Of Education
1989.08 - 2022.06
No Degree - Cert To Teach Students in Lower Grades
Phoenix of Arizona
No Degree - Confratute For Gifted And Talented Teaching
University of Connecticut
Master of Science - K-12 Remedial Reading And Writing Consultant
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Central CT State University
High School Diploma -
East Hampton High School
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