Christina Borger
Tyrone,USA
Summary
Adept at curriculum design and virtual training delivery, I leveraged expertise in Microsoft Applications at Reach Cyber Charter School to achieve a 92% pass rate in pre-algebra. My approach combines innovative lesson planning with effective communication, mentoring new hires and developing engaging STEM lessons, showcasing my leadership and technical skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (virtual)
Reach Cyber Charter School
Harrisburg, PA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Optimized and aligned curriculum for a virtual pre-algebra 9th-grade classroom with a 92% pass rate
- Created virtual lessons using PowerPoint, Canva, and Zoom
- Used a learning management system to work and keep track of student’s progress
- Experience with Curriculum Development and alignment with standards
- Expertise in mathematical standards and progressions
- Developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavior Support (PBS) plans, and Engagement plans for students who are not engaged in learning that aligned with curriculum and standards
- Delivered training sessions on Brolly (the program used to document services for students) for co-workers to increase use of program to keep track of service hours
- Mentoring/training a new hire for the school year (from October 2022 until June 2023)
- Generated STEM lessons for students and presenting them in pre-algebra class
- Produced a schedule based on the amount of time needed according to the Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Special Education Teacher
Sumter School District
Sumter, SC
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Designed and implemented a classroom special education curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Generated and revised language arts and math lessons for K-6 classrooms that build students' conceptual understanding.
- Designed activities and materials for both print and online interactive understanding.
- Generated assessments for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Collaborated with the Student Intervention Team to develop strategies to motivate and intervene with students who struggled in general education classrooms.
- Designed and implemented schedules based on the time required according to IEPs.
Special Education Teacher
Bellwood-Antis School District
Bellwood, PA
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Duties included teaching in an autistic and multi-disabilities support classroom, designing individual programs, attending professional development, and faculty meetings.
- A member of the Bellwood-Antis School Education Association.
- Communicate with parents through daily communication sheets, phone calls, and emails.
- Generated individual education plans, positive behavior support plans, and communication plans.
- Managed 8 staff members in the room (2 classroom aides and 6 therapeutic support staff) by designing schedules and training staff.
Bartender
Petersburg Firehall/Catering Club
Petersburg, PA
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Duties included operating the cash register, stocking coolers, mixing and serving beverages, checking memberships, counting money in the register and gambling cash drawers, answering the phone, managing the bar without the bar steward, and serving food.
Director
NHS School
State College, PA
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Facilitated the school's day-to-day operations, hiring employees, updating employee files, completing reports (budget, incident, etc.), and answering the phone.
- Supervised all staff and employees within the school.
- Communications with school districts and parents.
- Recruiting new students to increase numbers within the school.
- Reviewing IEPs, ERs/RRs, and other important documents before teachers finalize.
- Training staff, attending director meetings, and implementing policies and standards within the school.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
Resource/Lead teacher / Substitute Teacher
NHS School
Altoona, PA
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Interacted one-on-one with emotional support students to facilitate behavior change and support learning.
- Substituting for any teacher in the Autistic and Emotional support placements within the Altoona and East Freedom schools
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Mentored and coached teachers through professional development, insightful, positive feedback, and constructive criticism.
Bridal Sales Consultant
David’s Bridal
Altoona, PA
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Duties included customer relations, sales, operating the computer/cash register, updating the customer management system, stocking, and daily organization and maintenance of the store.
Long-term Day to Day Substitute
Tyrone Area School District
Tyrone, PA
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Substituted for three maternity leaves (all special education- 2 in Middle school and 1 in High school) some of the duties included but not limited to:
- Grading students work, documenting information for goals and objectives, preparing report card grades and progress reports, writing lesson plans and IEPs
- Attending faculty meetings, department meetings, IEP meeting, PSSA/4Sight Meetings
- Conducting IEP meetings
- Communicating to Parents about progress of students
- Parent – Teacher Night
Special Education Teacher
South Hunterdon Regional High
Lambertville, NJ
09.2002 - 08.2009
- Duties included teaching in a resource center or inclusion settings, being advisor of middle school student council, attended professional development, and faculty meetings
- A member of the South Hunterdon Regional Education Association- Vice President, Membership Chairperson, Grievance Chairperson, and member of the Negotiations team
- Tutored a student with Aspergers-Syndrome after school as mandated by IEP, as well as other home-bound students
- Communicate with parents through assignment books on daily basis, phone calls, and emails
- Liaison for Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
- Taught 2 years of summer programs
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Design and Technology
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary and Special Education
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05.2002
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Curriculum Alignment
- Proficient, Articulate 360
- Expertise in Microsoft Applications
- Experienced in Google Applications
- Experienced in Canvas Learning Management System
- Moodle Learning Management System Expertise
- PowerSchool System Familiarity
- Safe Crisis Management Trainer
- ADDIE Instructional Design
- Virtual Training Delivery
- Remote Education
Certification
Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education: Multi-categorical, Elementary Education K-6, Special Education: Mentally and Physically Disabled Students K-12, Teacher of Handicapped
References
- Kelly Kopp, (814) 977-1554, Beeglekj@gmail.com, 473 Creekside Lane, Lititz, PA, 17543
- Melanie Shildt, (814) 330-3883, melonyshildt@gmail.com, 405 Pinecroft Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601
- Debra Schaeffer, (717) 288-5365, dschaeffer@reachcyber.org, 750 E. Park Dr#204, Harrisburg, PA, 17111
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (virtual)
Reach Cyber Charter School
11.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Sumter School District
08.2014 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher
Bellwood-Antis School District
10.2013 - 06.2014
Bartender
Petersburg Firehall/Catering Club
08.2013 - 05.2014
Director
NHS School
09.2012 - 07.2013
Resource/Lead teacher / Substitute Teacher
NHS School
03.2011 - 09.2012
Long-term Day to Day Substitute
Tyrone Area School District
11.2009 - 06.2010
Bridal Sales Consultant
David’s Bridal
10.2009 - 03.2011
Special Education Teacher
South Hunterdon Regional High
09.2002 - 08.2009
Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education: Multi-categorical, Elementary Education K-6, Special Education: Mentally and Physically Disabled Students K-12, Teacher of Handicapped
Master of Education - Instructional Design and Technology
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary and Special Education
Saint Francis University
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