Christina Joy Rivera
Jenkintown,Pennsylvania
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Thurgood Marshall School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards
- Provides instruction in respective subject areas
- Provides instruction that encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Kindergarten Lead Teacher / First Grade Lead Teacher
KIPP Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Delivered whole group, small group, and 1:1 instruction to 25- 30 students each school year
- Fostered a safe, rigorous, and joyful classroom community and culture
- Delivered quality, effective and inclusive small/ whole group instruction for students both virtually and in person
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher
Khepera Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Play and Learn, Gerdstadt Center
Abington, PA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of children
- Ensure that the classroom environment is clean, safe and well maintained at all times
- Establish routines and provide positive guidance
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Para Educator
Alliance for Progress Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
Preschool Teacher
Jenkintown Day Nursery
Jenkintown, PA
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Implement lesson plans and activities based on Creative Curriculum
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Education
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Oxford, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA08-2013
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Thurgood Marshall School
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Lead Teacher / First Grade Lead Teacher
KIPP Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Khepera Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Preschool Lead Teacher
Play and Learn, Gerdstadt Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
Para Educator
Alliance for Progress Charter School
06.2011 - 06.2013
Preschool Teacher
Jenkintown Day Nursery
03.2010 - 06.2011
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chestnut Hill College