Christina Toops
Haxtun,CO
Summary
Passionate Education Specialist with 10 years of experience. Successful in educational accessibility and integrating modern technology into curriculum. Adept at meeting big-picture goals through day-to-day streamlining of processes and standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Haxtun Re2J School District
07.2021 - Current
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Developed and implemented individualized instruction and assessment based on academic needs.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
Elementary School Teacher
Re-1 Valley Schools - Ayres Elementary
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Paraprofessional
Frenchman RE-3
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2026
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO05.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO12.2017
Skills
- Common Core Standards
- Colorado Teaching Certification
- Technology Integration
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Team Collaboration
- Zoom
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Expectation Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Child Development
Certification
- Colorado Elementary Teaching License - 2023-2030
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Haxtun Re2J School District
07.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Re-1 Valley Schools - Ayres Elementary
07.2018 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional
Frenchman RE-3
09.2014 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
University of Colorado At Boulder
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern Junior College
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