Christine Gilbert
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Licensed Teacher with over 28 years of experience instructing in classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to institutional needs. Encouraging and compassionate professional dedicated to fostering positive learning environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher Prek-4th
Winchester City Public Schools
Winchester, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Provide instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implement school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Encourage positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Ensure that each student has access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Provides feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Implement lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provide notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Maintain rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
- Supervise students during recess, break times and dismissal periods.
- Leave notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Assist struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one instruction.
- Show Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to aid students with comprehension.
PreK Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester, VA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Effectively Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning and expanded lessons provided in the Streaming3 PreK curriculum.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and devised improvement strategies.
- Administered the PALS and VKRP assessments and utilized the data to set student goals and monitor student growth.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed them in other social development behaviors.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, supervisors, and therapists.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to parents.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
PreK Teacher
Berkeley County Schools
Martinsburg, WV
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning using the Creative Curriculum and WV Early Learning Standards Framework.
- Controlled classroom environment with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered and documented results of standard (PALs and ELRS) and formative student assessments and recorded classroom observations.
- Encouraged students to show kindness and respect toward others.
- Meet with parents to discuss student behavior and academic progress and to set new learning goals.
- Taught students foundational social/emotional, language/literacy, arts, physical health and development, mathematics, and science skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Frederick County Public schools
Winchester, VA
08.2002 - 08.2017
- Established clear objectives and success criteria for all lessons.
- Utilized small group instruction to differentiate learning.
- Advanced student reading levels through guided reading and whole group instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create aligned lessons that promoted critical thinking skills.
- Delegated tasks to classroom paraprofessional and volunteers.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center Center
Winchester, VA
01.2002 - 08.2002
Day Care Provider
Self-employed
Crofton, MD
07.1998 - 02.2002
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
Crofton, MD
06.1998 - 01.2002
Kindergarten Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
11.1990 - 06.1998
Education
Early Childhood Education Certification - Elementary School Teaching
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Hearing And Speech Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VASkills
- Currently holds West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate in Early Education (PreK-4th)
- Utilizes instructional best practices
- Motivates students to learn
- Effectively communicates with parents
- Flexible and adaptive
- Trained in trauma informed instruction
- Proficient with MS Office, Smartboard, and ViewSonic
- Works collaboratively
Accomplishments
- Caring Educator Award Recipient
- Kindergarten Team Leader
- Practicum and Student Teacher Supervisor
- Kindergarten Curriculum Development and Revision Committee Member
- Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) Leader
Certification
- West Virginia Early Childhood Educaton Licence (Prek-4th)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher Prek-4th
Winchester City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
PreK Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
PreK Teacher
Berkeley County Schools
08.2017 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Frederick County Public schools
08.2002 - 08.2017
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center Center
01.2002 - 08.2002
Day Care Provider
Self-employed
07.1998 - 02.2002
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
06.1998 - 01.2002
Kindergarten Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
11.1990 - 06.1998
Early Childhood Education Certification - Elementary School Teaching
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts - Hearing And Speech Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Shenandoah University
- West Virginia Early Childhood Educaton Licence (Prek-4th)
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