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Christina Trotochaud

Teacher
Haslett

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Grand Ledge Public Schools, adept in LETRS and fostering literacy through Orton Gillingham methodologies. Recognized for designing impactful literacy programs and mentoring teachers, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and leadership skills. Achieved significant advancements in student literacy, earning the title of Teacher of the Month in Eaton County.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teacher

Grand Ledge Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
  • Rated highly effective in teaching first grade, second grade, fourth grade and Title 1 in Grand Ledge Public Schools.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning during 2020-2021 school year.
  • Served on MTSS committee, School Improvement Team as Reading Chair, DIBELS training team and facilitated grade level data analysis groups.
  • Designed and implemented systematic, research based literacy lessons.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Planned lessons and managed schedules for Teaching Assistant's to provide intervention for students K-6.

1st Grade Teacher

Charlotte Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2002
  • Planned, implemented and assessed students in all subject areas based on first grade Common Core Standards.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline

1st Grade Teacher

Grand Blanc Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2001
  • Planned, implemented and assessed students in all subject areas based on first grade Common Core Standards.
  • Co-taught with a class size reduction teacher to best meet the needs of the students.

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy Instruction

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
08.1998 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.1995 - 08.1998

Skills

LETRS

DIBELS Next Trainer

IMSE Orton GIllingham

Orton Gillingham Michigan Dyslexia Institute

MTSS Intake Team & Collaborator

Explicit Teaching with Anita Archer

Teacher Mentor

ETM (Education Through Music) Grand Ledge Public Schools

MLPP K-3/4-5

Contributing Teacher, Nell Duke's Reading and Writing Genre with Purpose, in K-8 Classrooms

Literacy Essentials

Contributing Teacher, Comprehension Project with Nell Duke and Carnegie Mellon University

Teacher of the Month Eaton County

Timeline

Teacher

Grand Ledge Public Schools
08.2002 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

Charlotte Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2002

1st Grade Teacher

Grand Blanc Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2001

Master of Arts - Literacy Instruction

Michigan State University
08.1998 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University
01.1995 - 08.1998
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