Christina Braxmeyer
Valley Center,California
Summary
Passionate and dedicated elementary school educator with strong classroom experience and a recent career pause to raise a family. Brings enhanced empathy, organization, and child development insight to support diverse learners in a dynamic school environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
John Paul Jones Elementary School
09.1998 - 06.2005
- Implemented a well balanced curriculum based on California State Standards and student needs.
- Used Benchmark assessments & standards-aligned rubrics.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Planned and organized various field trips, holiday events for all of the school's third grade classes.
- Served as the 3rd grade level Chairperson and developed curricula to support student learning.
- Mentored and supervised student teachers during their student-teaching placement in my classroom.
K-6 Special Education Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
Johnson Elementary School
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
4th-6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unifed School District
Roscoe Elementary School
09.1995 - 06.1997
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned graduation ceremonies
- Volunteered to manage the school-wide Safety Patrol Club during 1995-1996
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies: Elementary Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CACredentials -
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
President, Parent Teacher Club (2014-2020)
Developed various programs & Curricula to enhance student learning:
- Art Program: Created K-5 Art program, teaching lessons, training volunteers, & hosting student Art shows
- Science Night: Created hands-on Science lessons, organized volunteers, and raised money for the school's STEM program
- Reading Club: Created a schoolwide independent reading program designed to enhance literacy
- Parent Involvement: As President of the Parent Club, led monthly parent meetings, hosted a variety of family events including movie nights, book fairs, fun runs, staff appreciation, grandparents day, donuts with dad & muffins with mom, career day, and organized assemblies
Home School Educator (2013-2023)
- Planned and taught multi-subject curriculum for grades 2nd-8th, aligned teaching to State Standards with a Classical Learning approach
- Integrated technology, using Google Classroom, Khan Academy, and YouTube
- Emphasized literacy and numeracy skill development
- Focused on social-emotional growth and creative problem solving
- Organized cooperative learning experiences with local homeschool networks
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
09.1998 - 06.2005
K-6 Special Education Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
09.1997 - 06.1998
4th-6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unifed School District
09.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies: Elementary Education
San Diego State University
Credentials -
California State University Northridge