Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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CHRISTINA FARRELL

CHRISTINA FARRELL

Minnetonka,MN

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th Grade Digital Design Teacher

Hopkins North Middle School
08.2023 - Current


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  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Helped create and implement a Modern Classroom Unit on Digital Storytelling
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Hopkins North Middle School
06.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Completed in-service and additional training in IB Middle Years Program to maintain professional growth.

4th/5th Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.

3/4 Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022


  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Enrichment Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Implemented research-based curriculum and instructional strategies for self-enrichment topics.
  • Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning.
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Organized and implemented a literacy lab for 5th & 6th grade multi-age scholars
  • Designed standards-based units of study in alignment with Hopkins Vision 2031

Third Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Challenge Teacher

Katherine Curren Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Created and taught engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for high achieving students in K-6 grade.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

First Grade Teacher

Katherine Curren Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Third Grade Teacher

Earle Brown Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Third Grade Teacher

Honey Hollow Elementary
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Education

Master's Degree in Elementary Education - Education

St. Mary's University
Minneapolis, United States
01.2005

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -

St. Cloud State
St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
01.1996

Skills

  • Cooperating teacher for six student teachers
  • Innovative Technology
  • Project Based Learning
  • Co-Teaching
  • Professional Development Site Leader
  • ELA Curriculum Writing Lead
  • 7th Grade Team Leader

References

  • Laura Larson, 3/4 Grade Teacher, 952-988-4228
  • Leah Kremer, STEAM Teacher, 952-567-8900
  • Jody De St. Hubert, Director of Teaching and Learning, 952-848-4951
  • Melissa Gaussmann, Instructional Coach, 952-988-4218

Certification

  • Gifted Education Certificate - [June 2005]

Timeline

7th Grade Digital Design Teacher

Hopkins North Middle School
08.2023 - Current

6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Hopkins North Middle School
06.2023 - Current

4th/5th Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023

3/4 Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022

Enrichment Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021

Fifth Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2020

Third Grade Teacher

Alice Smith Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2017

Challenge Teacher

Katherine Curren Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2007

First Grade Teacher

Katherine Curren Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2004

Third Grade Teacher

Earle Brown Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2001

Third Grade Teacher

Honey Hollow Elementary
01.1997 - 01.1998

Master's Degree in Elementary Education - Education

St. Mary's University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -

St. Cloud State
CHRISTINA FARRELL