Christina Thielen
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Caring and hardworking teacher with a strong work ethic and passion to cultivate a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Committed to engaging students by building strong relationships and applying different instructional strategies that are suited to the students' needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
George Washington Middle School
08.2018 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments to evaluate student progress.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
West Central School District
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Kindergarten Teacher
Durant Elementary School
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised effective classroom management focused on positive behavior support by using clear and consistent expectations..
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Library Aide
Fayette Community Library
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Set up and handled patron accounts.
- Took inventory of books as well as entered new materials into inventory.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Kept library looking nice by regularly cleaning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - K-6 Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Data Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration with Co-teachers
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 Math Intervention
- Lesson Reflection
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
George Washington Middle School
08.2018 - Current
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
West Central School District
08.2017 - 07.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Durant Elementary School
08.2016 - 07.2017
Library Aide
Fayette Community Library
08.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - K-6 Education
Upper Iowa University
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