Hi, I’m
CHRISTINA O’NEILL
Mission,TX
Summary
Instructional leader and curriculum developer with 12+ years of K-12 experience specializing in assessment design, instructional data analysis, and standards-aligned curriculum development. Experienced in creating digital instructional materials, supporting teacher implementation, and integrating AI-supported tools to streamline content creation and assessment alignment. Committed to building rigorous, equitable learning experiences that support student growth and instructional decision-making.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
LA JOYA ISDLa Joya, Texas
K-12 LITERACY COORDINATOR
07.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Directed development and review of standards-aligned assessments across multiple grade levels.
- Integrated AI-powered tools (OpenAI-based systems) to draft, refine, and evaluate assessment items and digital instructional materials, improving development efficiency and content alignment.
- Supported campuses in interpreting assessment data to drive instructional adjustments and targeted intervention planning.
- Designed and refined assessment blueprints aligned with TEKS and cognitive complexity.
- Conducted comprehensive STAAR item analysis to identify performance trends and root causes.
- Delivered professional development on assessment design, item quality, and data-driven decision-making.
- Managed timelines and collaborative workflows for district assessment and curriculum initiatives.
- Developed digital instructional resources and assessment materials optimized for online platforms and teacher use.
LA JOYA ISDMission, Texas
TITLE III FACILITATOR
01.2020 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Supported standards-aligned instruction across content areas, emphasizing assessment accessibility for emergent bilingual learners.
- Collaborated with campus leaders to monitor program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Led professional learning sessions on instructional adjustments derived from item analysis and performance data.
- Provided coaching on formative and summative assessment practices alongside interpretation of assessment data.
- Developed instructional resources and assessment supports aligned to district and state standards.
LA JOYA ISDMission, Texas
7TH & 8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER
08.2012 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Developed science instructional materials, lesson tasks, and assessment items aligned to state science standards.
- Developed TEKS-aligned science lessons and instructional materials supporting inquiry-based learning and student engagement with core scientific concepts.
- Designed performance-based tasks and inquiry-driven assessment opportunities.
- Analyzed assessment data to adjust instruction and improve student mastery of grade-level standards.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to calibrate rigor and align assessments to state expectations.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary integration to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityNew Hampshire
MS from English Literature
12-2016
University of Texas Pan AmericanEdinburg, Tx
Bachelors from Biology
05-2010
Skills
Instructional Leadership
Professional learning facilitation
Instructional coaching
Program implementation
Team leadership and collaboration
Assessment & Data Analysis
Assessment design and item development
STAAR data analysis and disaggregation
Cognitive complexity calibration
Goal setting and performance monitoring
Curriculum & Instructional Design
Standards alignment (TEKS and crosswalk alignment to NGSS frameworks)
Curriculum development
Performance-based task design
Differentiated instruction
Technology Integration & Digital Curriculum Development
AI-supported content development
Educational technology tools
Online instruction platforms
Digital curriculum platform development
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate
- Generalist 4-8 TEXES 111
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 TEXES 160
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental TEXES 154
- Science of Teaching Reading TEXES 293
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Board Recognized LJSID Tech i3 District Trainer 2018-2019
- La Joya ISD Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
Timeline
K-12 LITERACY COORDINATOR
LA JOYA ISD
07.2025 - Current
TITLE III FACILITATOR
LA JOYA ISD
01.2020 - 06.2025
7TH & 8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER
LA JOYA ISD
08.2012 - 01.2020
Southern New Hampshire University
MS from English Literature
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelors from Biology