Christina Furse
Lancaster,SC
Summary
As an academic support teacher of students with mild disabilities, I have learned to perfect my communication style and how to adapt to ever-changing environments. I've enjoyed my time as a teacher at Lancaster High for the past 32 years. I am looking forward to starting a new career path after my upcoming retirement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lancaster High School
07.1994 - Current
- Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Instruct students with physical and cognitive disabilities in all high school level subjects by providing one-on-one and small group assistance.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methods.
- Partner with general education teachers from across academic departments to ensure our shared students receive needed accommodations.
- Streamline classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as whiteboards, chrome books, and Google programs (also have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Provide homebound services when one of my students is unable to attend school in-person.
Restaurant Food Server
Denny's
04.1993 - 06.1995
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills.
- Efficiently managed multiple tables, prioritizing tasks to deliver timely and accurate orders.
Cashier, Produce Clerk, Meat/Seafood Clerk
Bi-Lo
09.1989 - 04.1993
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed produce.
- Packaged, weighed, and priced meat and seafood products.
- Filled and maintained fresh seafood counter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Generic Special Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05-1994
Skills
- Data management
- Lesson planning
- Data collection
- Motivating students
- Instructional strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student counseling
- Scheduling/leading meetings with parents and school personnel
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lancaster High School
07.1994 - Current
Restaurant Food Server
Denny's
04.1993 - 06.1995
Cashier, Produce Clerk, Meat/Seafood Clerk
Bi-Lo
09.1989 - 04.1993
Bachelor of Science - Generic Special Education
Winthrop University