- Hanging out with my family ( My husband and 3 girls)
- traveling whenever and wherever we can!
- Coffee!!- buying it,brewing it different ways at home etclove it all!
- Baking! I have tried and true recipes and love new ones
- Gardening- working on my green-ish thumb
- exercising
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Christina Fazekas
Monticello,IL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable educator with a solid foundation in special education and volunteer coordination. Known for strong communication and collaboration skills, dedicated to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing community involvement with my students through impactful events. Ready to support organizational growth and student engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kids Crossing Coordinator
Crossroads Church
Monticello,IL
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Implemented curriculum for classrooms and created engaging lessons teaching about the Bible and Jesus on the children's level for the volunteers to teach.
- Coordinated volunteers, managed scheduling of volunteers in each classroom/ age level to ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborated with the ministry team to plan various children's events.
- annually planned, scheduled, promoted our VBS (vacation bible school)
- created a messenger group to promote volunteer communication ,community, & encouragement.
Special Education Teacher
Palos District 118
Palos Park, IL
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance instructional strategies and support services.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to foster positive classroom environments and student engagement.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional methods as needed for optimal outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Elim Christian Services
Palos Heights, IL
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Provided some training and support for paraprofessionals to ensure effective classroom assistance for students primarily diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum Disorder
- attended professional development workshops on special education best practices for faculty across the district.
- Advocated for students' needs during IEP meetings, ensuring alignment with educational goals and legal compliance.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to enhance learning experiences for students with diverse disabilities
- Helped lead transport students on community led lessons/activities with our recreational therapist.
- collaborated with my paraprofessionals and the team daily on student updates and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL05-2009
Associate of Science - Education
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12-2008
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
Monticello, IL05-2003
Skills
- Customer service ( I truly care about people)
- adaptability
- I am willing to learn new skills /tasks
- Collaborating with my team or co-workers
- open to constructive criticism
- patience & empathy
Interests
Timeline
Kids Crossing Coordinator
Crossroads Church
08.2018 - 12.2024
Special Education Teacher
Palos District 118
08.2013 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher
Elim Christian Services
06.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education
Trinity Christian College
Associate of Science - Education
Parkland College
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School