Christina Erve
Arlington,TX
Summary
Seeking to join an organization where I can partner with stakeholders and families to establish academic and community support as well as identify and assist with implementation of proven methodologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Co-Teacher
Icenhower Intermediate School
03.2024 - Current
- Mansfield ISD
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned
- Implement an instructional, or skill development programs for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curriculum as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Site-based Team Committee Member
- Leadership MISD Co-hort Member (parent representative)
Testing Facilitator
Pope Elementary School
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Arlington ISD
- Adhere to all state and district guidelines related to testing
- Prepare and complete all online test administrations, including the management of scorable and nonscorable test materials
- Facilitate paper and online testing to ensure proper administration
- Maintain test materials and required documentation
- Prepare and train all testing administrators.
- Support small groups of students based on data collected from testing results after all major testing functions are completed.
- Prepare and deliver testing results to staff and community.
- Gain strong working knowledge of the Texas Assessment Management System & local data management system
- Oversee and manage all local and state testing on the campus.
- Ensure campus compliance with testing regulations.
- Serve as the liaison for the Gifted and Talented program on campus.
Instructional Coach
Sherrod Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Arlington ISD
- Assist in the facilitation of weekly grade level PLC meetings
- Assist in the inventory and distribution of instructional resources
- Assist with the coordination of Academic Nights
- Coordination of RTI & MTSS; design implement and monitor intervention/enrichment activities based on campus needs
- Provide and lead data analysis of district and state assessments
- Maintain a continued awareness of current research and trends in curriculum
- Maintain a schedule and documentation of academic and behavioral support and coaching provided, including progress monitoring
- Provide professional development based on campus, teacher, and student needs
- Facilitation of faculty meetings and new teacher meetings
- ESL Lead Teacher
- AVID Elementary Representative
Reading Specialist
T.A. Howard Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Mansfield ISD
- Used diagnostic measures to identify and evaluate progress of students needing intervention services
- Provide explicit reading instruction to students receiving dyslexia services, as well as Tier II and Tier III instruction, addressing the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension
- Assessed and evaluated students for entrance into the dyslexia program
- Acted as a reading coach to regular classroom teachers by assisting them in organizing their reading program, selecting materials, suggesting teaching techniques and relating their instructional program to the special needs of students
- Gave demonstration lessons in the teaching of reading as requested or required
- Served on the RTI Committee
- Led weekly PLC meetings to analyze benchmark data, progress reports, and running records; create lessons that are aligned with the TEKs/SE in which students did not show mastery
- Met with teachers on a regular basis to document Response to Intervention for struggling readers
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal assessments
- Participated in vertical alignment meetings with district secondary reading specialists
- English Language Arts and Reading department head
- KEEPS mentor
- Member of the Cadence of Accountability leadership team
- Campus DEIC representative
- 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year
- During distance learning created Canvas and Google Doc assignments as well as created instructional videos.
- District Reopening Middle School Sub-Committee
- Managed student progress via Edgenuity, provided tutoring via TEAMS and communicated with families during middle school summer school.
6th Grade Lang. Arts Teacher; Reading Specialist
Hughes Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Burleson ISD
- Carefully assessed students’ abilities, evaluated progress, and communicated regularly with parents and classroom teachers
- Incorporated research-based strategies and cooperative-learning activities into the curriculum; provided peer-tutoring services for students needing additional help
- Collaborated with fellow reading teachers to create innovative lesson plans and common unit assessments
- Remediated students in small group advisories
- Trained TELPAS rater
6th-8th Grade Reading Teacher
Lyles Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Garland ISD
- Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies (TALA) Trained
- Piloted the Reading Advantage Program geared towards at-risk students for the Garland Independent School District
- Selected to participate in a district cohort for Southern Methodist University’s Master Reading Teacher program
- Summer staff development presenter
- Created and implemented activities and lessons for Saturday School participants
7th Grade Reading Teacher
Madison Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Madison, MS
- Instructor for both Voyager Reading intervention and regular education reading classes
- Regularly assessed students’ abilities and evaluated progress
- Provided direct, explicit instruction for struggling readers as well as opportunities for peer-tutoring and small group instruction
Journalism Teacher
South Garland High School
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Garland ISD
- Instructor for Journalism, Newspaper I-III, and Yearbook I-III
- UIL Academic Coach
- Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Teacher Voices Program
- ACT-SO Sponsor
- Recruited and prepared students to compete in a variety of disciplines to encourage the academic and cultural achievements of African American students.
- District Gold Medal Winner Advanced to National Competition
Journalism Teacher
Sam Houston High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: Arlington ISD
- Instructor for Journalism, Newspaper I-III, Yearbook I-III, and Photojournalism
- UIL Academic Coach
- Career Connections Teacher
- Counseled and equipped students for post-high school educational opportunities
Information Problem Solving Teacher, Yearbook Adviser
Berry Middle School
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Mesquite ISD
- Instructed students in life skills such as keyboarding, research projects, conflict resolution, finance, and career exploration.
Education
Diagnostician Certification -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXM.Ed - Journalism
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX07-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2001
Timeline
Special Education Co-Teacher
Icenhower Intermediate School
03.2024 - Current
Testing Facilitator
Pope Elementary School
07.2022 - 02.2024
Instructional Coach
Sherrod Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2022
Reading Specialist
T.A. Howard Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2021
6th Grade Lang. Arts Teacher; Reading Specialist
Hughes Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2013
6th-8th Grade Reading Teacher
Lyles Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
7th Grade Reading Teacher
Madison Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Journalism Teacher
South Garland High School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Journalism Teacher
Sam Houston High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Information Problem Solving Teacher, Yearbook Adviser
Berry Middle School
08.2003 - 08.2004
Diagnostician Certification -
Lamar University
M.Ed - Journalism
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of North Texas
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