Christina Gnizak, M.Ed
Charlotte,NC
Summary
A dedicated and passionate Pre-K Educator that has utilized evidence-based practices to provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for students. Seeking an opportunity to utilize prior experience and expertise as an educator to support and guide fellow educators.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, MECK Pre-K
Cadence Education
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Team Lead for MECK Pre-K site, leading all Teachers and TAs in requirements set by MECK Pre-K; collaborate with Site Administrator and Success Coach for site improvements and documentation.
- Mentor/Clinical Educator for teacher working towards obtaining BK licensure.
- Construct systems for ongoing data collection, input, and analysis for students' growth and development.
- Implement strategies and interventions with ECE professionals to increase students' areas of need.
- Facilitate educational opportunities and environments for students with diverse backgrounds, needs, and abilities through The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool.
- Engage in Professional Learning Communities and collaborate with teachers on best practices.
- Lead meetings with families to collaborate on students' progress, plans for increasing growth, and ways to support their child's development.
- Training and certifications for SETS TA, Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold and Fidelity, Teachstone, Brigance Assessment, Second Step Social and Emotional Learning, ePyramid Module, Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) and Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Clinical Form (DECA-C).
Lead Teacher, PreK
Providence Preparatory School
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Mentored ECE Apprentice working toward obtaining credentials (08/23-Present)
- Mentored coworkers on effective teaching practices, learning styles, and materials for young children.
- Planned and executed multiple school-wide community events and managed PPS's atelier.
- Implemented Reggio Emilia Approach and STEAM education programs school-wide.
Intern
Smart Start Of Mecklenburg County
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked under Director of Planning and Evaluation to expand advocacy efforts for SSMC.
- Aided in preparation and launch event for The Basics of Mecklenburg County.
- Participated on Community Investment Committee, providing experience as a teacher in a five-star preschool.
Education
Master of Education - Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Development
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2014
Timeline
Lead Teacher, MECK Pre-K
Cadence Education
08.2020 - 06.2023
Intern
Smart Start Of Mecklenburg County
08.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Teacher, PreK
Providence Preparatory School
06.2014 - 08.2020
Master of Education - Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Development
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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