Christina Cheek
Greer,SC
Summary
Dedicated and dependable educator with successful skills in fostering positive learning environments and effective classroom management with a positive attitude. Skilled in maintaining strong parent-teacher communication and support of diverse learners. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher K-5
Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
08.2004 - Current
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve teaching techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
Educational Diagnostician
Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student learning needs and educational challenges.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to interpret assessment results and recommend interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify students' learning needs and eligibility for special services.
Virtual Kindergarten Teacher
Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to accommodate multi-language learners and varied student needs in a virtual setting.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational progress and well-being during a national pandemic and new learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the virtual classroom environment.
K5 and 1st Grade Teacher-Bells Crossing
Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student collaboration and participation.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher-Grove Elementary
Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Looped from 1st to 2nd grade with the same students
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of first and second graders within a 2 year span of time.
K-2 Multi-Grade Teacher-Nations Ford Academy
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Multi-Grade approach with K-2nd grade students- Collaborated with a team of 3 teachers for instruction with our group of students
- Classical Latin Academy a Magnet School
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards using a Project Approach Learning for multi-grades.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
2nd-3rd Grade Teacher-Swift Creek
Nash County Schools
Rocky Mount, NC
08.1995 - 06.1996
- 2nd-3rd Multi-grade classroom teacher
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood
Furman University
Greenville05-2008
Montessori Education - Primary Montessori
Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Clemson, SC07-2004
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC08-1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-1995
Certification
LETTRS training
Reading Horizons
Project Based Learning
4 Blocks
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Greenville County School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Virtual Kindergarten Teacher
Greenville County School District
08.2020 - 12.2021
K5 and 1st Grade Teacher-Bells Crossing
Greenville County School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher K-5
Greenville County School District
08.2004 - Current
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher-Grove Elementary
Greenville County School District
09.1998 - 06.2000
K-2 Multi-Grade Teacher-Nations Ford Academy
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.1996 - 06.1998
2nd-3rd Grade Teacher-Swift Creek
Nash County Schools
08.1995 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Early Childhood
Furman University
Montessori Education - Primary Montessori
Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University