Christina McGill
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dedicated and passionate 5th Grade Teacher with a proven track record of fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Committed to promoting academic excellence while nurturing the social and emotional growth of young learners. Skilled in creating dynamic lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, integrating technology, and implementing creative teaching methods to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Strong collaborator with colleagues, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. Adept at building rapport with students and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and development.
Dedicated educator skilled in fostering positive learning environments, enhancing student motivation, and employing diverse instructional strategies. Committed to supporting diverse learners and promoting collaboration among students and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing tailored feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and resources for effective classroom management.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and strengthen home-school connections.
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress, collaborating on action plans for improvement when necessary.
- Increased student motivation and participation through the use of innovative classroom activities and projects.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and appropriate interventions for academic growth.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of resources needed for lessons while minimizing waste and expenses.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies, resources, and best practices for classroom management.
- Actively participated in grade-level meetings and collaborated with fellow educators on school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching methods.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and instructional strategies, leading to improved student outcomes.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and a love for learning among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Skipcha Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Substitute Teacher
Elizabethtown City School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Substitute Teacher
Monte Vista Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.1998
Skills
- Class Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Formative assessments
- IEP support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Safe, positive learning environment
Timeline
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
08.2024 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Skipcha Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Elizabethtown City School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Monte Vista Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Middle Tennessee State University