CHRISTINA MCKINNON
Riverview,FL
Summary
Passionate educator with a love of teaching and mentoring others. Highly skilled at communication of all types through my variety of roles. Focused on enhancing student learning through adaptable lesson planning and effective classroom management techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
5TH GRADE ELA/HISTORY
LLT Academy
Tampa, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for assessing student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Managed classroom effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, resulting in a positive learning atmosphere.
Teacher- 3rd grade reading &2nd grade all subjects
Winthrop Charter School-CSUSA
Riverview, FL
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs.
UNDERWRITING TECHNICIAN
Lighthouse Insurance Company
09.2015 - 04.2022
- Evaluated existing policies to determine if renewal coverage can be offered.
- Performed agency audits on contracted agents to ensure applications are in compliance and supporting documents are retained in policy files.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS/READING TEACHER
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Developed lesson objectives and designed activities that fostered higher order thinking skills aligned with Sunshine State Standards.
- Facilitated goal-setting through 'data chats' to discuss lexile scores and reading tools with 120 students, enhancing individual student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Teacher- 3rd grade reading &2nd grade all subjects
Winthrop Charter School-CSUSA
07.2024 - 07.2026
5TH GRADE ELA/HISTORY
LLT Academy
07.2023 - Current
UNDERWRITING TECHNICIAN
Lighthouse Insurance Company
09.2015 - 04.2022
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2014 - 06.2015
6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS/READING TEACHER
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2010 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University of South Florida