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Christina Hobson

Hanover,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic Elementary Teacher with a proven track record at Hillsdale Community Schools-Gier Elementary, excelling in literacy development and peer collaboration. Expert in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being, significantly enhancing student learning experiences. Skilled in differentiated instruction and oral communication, adept at creating inclusive, supportive environments for diverse learners.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3

Hillsdale Community Schools-Gier Elementary
2023.08 - Current
  • Analyzed students abilities and coordinated lessons, cooperated with executive staff members and developed individualized learning plans to overcome student obstacles.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

Elementary Teacher

Hanover Horton School District
2002.10 - 2023.07
  • Administration of PAST, Core Phonics Survey, and LETRS Basic/Advance Spelling Screener
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

Education

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) - Literacy

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Mi

Skills

  • Literacy development
  • Peer Collaboration
  • Oral communication
  • Differentiated Instruction

Professional Development

LETRS Training-Volume 1 and 2

Lexia & Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit

Spring 2024

This learning opportunity provided a comprehensive review of the Science of Reading, using the Reading Rope as a framework for understanding effective practices and approaches to teaching word recognition and language comprehension. 





Timeline

Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3

Hillsdale Community Schools-Gier Elementary
2023.08 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Hanover Horton School District
2002.10 - 2023.07

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) - Literacy

American College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Eastern Michigan University
Christina Hobson