Christina Flaherty
Canton,CT
Summary
Dynamic, compassionate, creative and effective classroom 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.
Engaging, former skilled underwriter, adept in technology integration and fostering cultural competency. Leveraged market research at HCC Global to refine underwriting processes, boosting submission quality. Proven mentor, committed to community involvement and continuous professional development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Regional School District #10
08.2007 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Recognized in 2015 as Region #10 Teacher of the Year
Underwriter
HCC Global Financial Products
06.2003 - 10.2005
- Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Developed strong relationships with brokers, leading to a higher volume of quality submissions and successful underwritings.
- Conducted thorough market research for better risk prediction, enhancing underwriting standards.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop innovative underwriting solutions.
Education
Masters in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Communication And Advertising
Western New England University
Springfield, MA05.2003
Skills
- Social Emotional Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Cultural Competency
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Needs Students
- Community involvement
Accomplishments
Recognized as Teacher of the year for Regional School District #10
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Regional School District #10
08.2007 - Current
Underwriter
HCC Global Financial Products
06.2003 - 10.2005
Masters in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Communication And Advertising
Western New England University
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