Christine Barnhart
Hillsdale,New Jersey
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hillsdale Board of Education
09.1999 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Office Assistant - Seasonal
Deerkill Day Camp
06.2016 - Current
- Assist the Office Manager in day to day operations.
- .Communicated with Camp Photographers daily to ensure coverage of events
- Maintain files of images captured by Camp Photographers and upload to camp app daily
- Produce a video photo montage of each season's highlights
Teachers Associate
Hillsdale Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999
- One on one assignment with a student who had Special Needs.Developed an astute sense of the individual needs of this student.
- Worked cooperatively with the Speech Therapist, Replacement Reading Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher and Child Study Team to adapt the curriculum to reflect the abilities of this student.
- Utilized various modes of Augmentative Technology.
- Fostered a positive relationship between this student and her peers.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD01-1995
Skills
- Optimistic Outlook
- Effective Time Management
- Document Management
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Adaptable Problem Solver
- Effective Problem Solver
- Administrative Support
- Canva Design Expertise
Certification
NJ Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
Office Assistant - Seasonal
Deerkill Day Camp
06.2016 - Current
Teacher
Hillsdale Board of Education
09.1999 - Current
Teachers Associate
Hillsdale Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
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