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CHRISTINA E. HAMILTON

Savannah,GA

Summary

As an Air Force veteran and high school English teacher, my diverse professional experiences give me a passion for excellence and efficiency in research, project management, data analysis, organization and problem-solving skills for a multitude of challenges. I have experience in fast-paced, goal-driven environments. In addition, I trained teachers, taught various courses, wrote curriculum maps, and authored school improvement plans to enhance instructional decision-making. I am actively seeking a fresh opportunity to apply my skills and experiences in a different role.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor

Gulf Breeze High School
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English II, English II Honors, English IV, and Journalism/Yearbook Production
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Developed a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students; interpreted student data to improve instructional decision-making.
  • Students surpassed school and state standards on standardized tests and consistently achieved over 85% rate of scoring at advanced or proficient.
  • Created engaging units/activities to help students master learning objectives; supported development of individualized education plans for special needs.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress; used data to personalize student learning goals and targets
  • Managed yearbook production course and grew budget to over $100k with a circulation of 950 books
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines for accuracy, clarity and consistency
  • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
  • Received coveted Florida and national scholastic press association awards for excellence; authored/received multiple grants to fund course/equipment

Executive Assistant to CEO

InnoVet
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided confidential administrative/operational support for CEO of digital engineering startup company with discretion and tact; managed executive calendars, scheduled meetings, coordinated travel arrangements
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming staff; created/implemented company policies, files management systems, project/program tracking.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to provide reports on various topics.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes, updated spreadsheets and presentations to support executives.
  • Collaborated closely with the government contracts team to write, edit, and format documents to ensure compliance with Department of Defense/Air Force regulations on all SBIR/STTR proposals to include new and awarded contracts with the Air Force Global Strike Command, The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and Louisiana Tech University.

Executive Assistant to Director of Public Safety

University of Pittsburgh
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided confidential legal, administrative, and budgetary support to the Director of Public Safety
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity and management of resources for the campus Police, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Integrated Security
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records; filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.

Literacy Coach

Imani Christian Academy
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assessed literacy needs and reviewed student data and curriculum to improve instructional decision-making.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Observed teachers and provided feedback for the purpose of instructional support and program improvement; developed curriculum maps and pacing guides for grade-level teachers
  • Co-authored school improvement plans and analyzed student assessment data to define learning needs, create personalized intervention strategies and improve student outcomes
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one sessions focusing on academic subject areas; monitored student progress and provided targeted feedback and support

Teacher

Tate High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of literary concepts for various courses, such as, English I, English II, English IV Honors, Creative Writing, and Newspaper courses
  • Created engaging lesson plans and activities for at-risk and advanced students to help master learning objectives; provided appropriate supplemental intervention materials for Tier II or III literacy support.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning; designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Designed/facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Participated and conducted in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to support struggling students and rectify comprehension issues to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Wrote Newspaper and Creative Writing course curriculums; received Florida and national awards for journalism program; authored/received grant funding

English Teacher

North Pole Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Designed creative and engaging lesson plans for Advanced English 8 / English 8, English 6, Social Studies 6, and Physical Education 7 courses.
  • Conducted needs assessment to identify gaps in student learning and developed targeted learning solutions for student success.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to colleagues on research-based teaching strategies for immediate student learning gains on formative assessments.
  • Authored first common assessment for department and trained teachers in writing common assessments
  • Developed and led professional training to all middle school English teachers in the district to meet objectives of new course implementation
  • Data analysis action writer for school improvement plancompiled data from state standards-based assessments to identify student needs/trends; determined measurable goals to meet growth targets
  • Developed extracurricular activities: North Pole High School Junior Varsity Coach and North Pole Middle School Volleyball Coach

Standardization Evaluation Specialist

USAF Civil Service
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Researched/analyzed flight and testing trends for two F-16 flying squadrons.
  • Administered and tracked trends of all periodic exams for assigned pilots.
  • Prepared reports and briefed Commanders on pilot mission readiness and qualification/capabilities.
  • Managed/inspected critical safety Flight Crew Information Files program.

Executive Assistant

USAF - 31st Civil Engineering Squadron
01.2002 - 10.2004


  • Primary point of contact on all matters directed to the Civil Engineer Commander
  • Collaborated with senior executive team and top-tier commanders, prioritized high-priority action items, tracked programs/special projects to successful and timely completion
  • Prepared/tracked confidential reports for multi-million dollar engineering projects
  • Assisted executive leadership with visits from Governmental Staff Agencies by preparing slideshows, meetings/materials, speeches, and tours
  • Contributed to quarterly meetings with 12 Italian mayors on engineering forecasts providing cohesion between the United States and Italian communities.

Information Manager -

USAF Active Duty
06.1992 - 01.1996
  • Managed various forms of government communication from creation to disposition and established quality control measures that were in compliance with Air Force standards and regulations ensuring all documents were well-written, accurate, clear, mechanically correct, and stylistically consistent.
  • Maintained and managed official records and documentation to include personnel, training, operational records and unit enlisted and officer performance evaluations and medal awards program for the 7th Munitions, 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and 7th Component Maintenance Squadron at Dyess AFB, Tx.

Education

M.A - Teaching

National University

B.A. - English

University of Maryland University College

National Board Professional Certification: English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood Highly Qualified English Teaching Certification with ESOL Endorsement: State of Florida -

Skills

  • Executive Support-Highly Efficient and Organized
  • Project Oversight and Management
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Extensive Vocabulary,Writing, Editing
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Program Development
  • Team Building
  • Technology Integration
  • Process Improvements and Implementation
  • Data Analysis

Additional Information

  • HONORS AND AWARDS-BP Teacher of Excellence Nominee | Florida Scholastic Press Association Journalism Teacher of the Year Northwest Florida District 1, Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist, 31st Civil Engineering Squadron Civilian of the Quarter, 31st Mission Support Group Civilian of the Quarter and 31st Operations Group Civilian of the Quarter.

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO

InnoVet
12.2021 - 06.2022

English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor

Gulf Breeze High School
01.2016 - 01.2022

Literacy Coach

Imani Christian Academy
01.2014 - 01.2015

Executive Assistant to Director of Public Safety

University of Pittsburgh
01.2013 - 01.2014

Teacher

Tate High School
01.2012 - 01.2013

English Teacher

North Pole Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2012

Executive Assistant

USAF - 31st Civil Engineering Squadron
01.2002 - 10.2004

Standardization Evaluation Specialist

USAF Civil Service
01.2001 - 01.2002

Information Manager -

USAF Active Duty
06.1992 - 01.1996

M.A - Teaching

National University

B.A. - English

University of Maryland University College

National Board Professional Certification: English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood Highly Qualified English Teaching Certification with ESOL Endorsement: State of Florida -

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