Christina Hagestad
Essex Junction,VT
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with 10 years of comprehensive experience across various roles and content areas, including paraeducator, interventionist, teacher, and administrator. Proven track record in public and alternative school systems, special education co-teaching, therapeutic and social-emotional education, and proficiency-based grading. Committed to fostering inclusive, safe, and supportive educational environments, particularly for LGBTQIA+ students and those with trauma backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Jean Garvin School
01.2023 - Current
- Teaches Biology, Earth Science and/or Chemistry to four academic classes
- Facilitates therapeutic groups such as Independent Study, Study Hall, Community Circle, Morning Meeting/Advisory
- Supports counselors/clinical staff with therapeutic work and crisis intervention
- Facilitates electives such as Hauntings/Cryptozoology; First Responders; Yearbook; Newsletter; Animals
- Creates annual school Yearbook publication
- Participates in professional development opportunities
- Provides professional development opportunities to staff
Dispatcher
Essex Junction Fire Department
09.2020 - Current
- Completes paperwork for fire calls
- Assists department at public events
Teaching Interventionist
Jean Garvin School
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked1:1 with students and small groups on academic work
- Served as a substitute for academic staff as needed
- Supported counselors/clinical staff with therapeutic work and crisis intervention
- Facilitate small groups such as Yearbook/Newsletter; Outdoor Opportunities; Minute to Win It; Learning Lab; Community Outreach; Service Learning
- Participated in professional development
- Member of the Howard Center Excellence Team
Preschool/Aftercare Teacher
Balancing Act Preschool
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Full-time teacher at a preschool of20+ students
- Afternoon aftercare teacher to10+ students
- Facilitated small group projects
- Managed social-emotional learning of students
Paraprofessional
Hunt Middle School
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked1:1 with two students each day
- Tracked behavioral and social-emotional data
- Contacted students’ families as needed
- Informed other support staff of pertinent information
5th Grade English Teacher
Pride Academy Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Co-taught four5th grade English Language Arts classes
- Provided accommodations for IEP,504 plan and other special education and/or behavior plans
- Supported lunch and dismissal staff
- Facilitated after-school study hall
- Created and reviewed curriculum with special education teams
Assistant Principal (Intern)
PS/IS178
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed full-time300+ hour internship at a PK-8 public school
- Served as representative for school during district meetings with superintendent
- Organized and delivered professional developments
- Created and reviewed curriculum for school
- Implemented programs with support of external organizations
- Contacted parents and organizations on behalf of school leadership
- Created master schedules for staff and students
- Facilitated state testing preparation and implementation
- Served as substitute as needed
7th Grade English Teacher
I.S.73
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught14 English Enrichment classes
- Taught3 English Language Arts classes
- Provided accommodations for IEP,504 plan and other special education and/or behavior plans
- Ran Creative Writing after-school club
- Co-ran Math Olympics after-school club
- Created and reviewed curriculum for English department
- Facilitated state testing preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of The People
06.2025
Advanced Graduate Certificate - School Building Leadership
St John’s University
08.2018
Master of Arts - English Literature
Queens College
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Secondary Education
Queens College
05.2014
Skills
- Therapeutic and Social-Emotional Learning
- Curriculum Development and Instruction
- Crisis Intervention
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Inclusive Education Practices
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- English 7-12 (NY, VT)
- English 5-9 (VT)
- Principal PK-12 (VT)
- Science 7-12, in progress (VT)
- Science 5-9, in progress (VT)
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education; Member, Kappa Eta Chapter 247
Timeline
Science Teacher
Jean Garvin School
01.2023 - Current
Dispatcher
Essex Junction Fire Department
09.2020 - Current
Teaching Interventionist
Jean Garvin School
03.2020 - 01.2023
Paraprofessional
Hunt Middle School
09.2019 - 02.2020
Preschool/Aftercare Teacher
Balancing Act Preschool
07.2019 - 06.2020
5th Grade English Teacher
Pride Academy Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal (Intern)
PS/IS178
09.2017 - 06.2018
7th Grade English Teacher
I.S.73
09.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of The People
Advanced Graduate Certificate - School Building Leadership
St John’s University
Master of Arts - English Literature
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Secondary Education
Queens College
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