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Christina M. Girod

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Empathetic and dedicated mental health professional with hands-on experience in resource-building and research, and a passion for client advocacy. Seeking to provide greater access to a diversity of high-quality services and enhance support networks for children and families.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

Self Employed Writer
08.1998 - Current
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content for award-winning publisher of reference works and educational databases.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content of nine nonfiction books and hundreds of educational articles.
  • Organized research and completed writing tasks ahead of aggressive database launch dates.

Owner-Operator

Girod Tutoring Services
03.2001 - 05.2003
  • Collaborated with 20+ students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies, improving grades by two grade levels.
  • Assessed students' progress and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Adams County 14 School District
09.1992 - 03.1997
  • Built positive relationships with 125+ parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results for average classroom size of 28 students.
  • Collaborated with special education team and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans for 12 at-risk students.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health & Wellness, Integrated Health

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Skills

  • Stress Management Strategies
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Article and Draft Writing
  • Production Deadlines
  • Project Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Research
  • Editing and Rewriting
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Fact-Checking

Personal Brand

Partnering with families to help them know what they need and know how to get it.

Affiliations

  • Alpha Chi Honor Society
  • Hearing Loss Association of America

Timeline

Owner-Operator

Girod Tutoring Services
03.2001 - 05.2003

Freelance Writer

Self Employed Writer
08.1998 - Current

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Adams County 14 School District
09.1992 - 03.1997

Master of Science - Mental Health & Wellness, Integrated Health

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science

University of California, Santa Barbara

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education

Chapman University

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