Christine Irmler
Encinitas,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 20 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage academic and emotional growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Encinitas Union School District
San Diego, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Private Tutor
Self Employed Services
San Diego, CA
09.2003 - Current
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Maintained records of students assessment results, progress, feedback and school performance.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
Third Grade Teacher
The Nativity School
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
02.2006 - 06.2015
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Served as a member of the WASC Committee and helped our school reach Accreditation
Second Grade Teacher's Assistant
Trevor Day School
New York, NY
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Third Grade Assistant Teacher
The Windward School
White Plains, NY
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
Second Grade Writing Teacher
The Windward School
White Plains, NY
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies on reading and writing.
- Created exciting writing lessons to educate and engage advanced students in classroom writing projects.
- Evaluated and documented student learning and growth in writing.
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating gentle discipline and classroom discussions.
- Helped students elevate writing to advanced levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Education Birth-6
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
State University of New York-College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2002
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Learning Style Assessment
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Continuous Professional Development
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Creative and Resourceful
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Certification
- Multisensory Reading Instruction training - PAF Program 2003
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Encinitas Union School District
04.2020 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
The Nativity School
02.2006 - 06.2015
Second Grade Teacher's Assistant
Trevor Day School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Private Tutor
Self Employed Services
09.2003 - Current
Third Grade Assistant Teacher
The Windward School
09.2002 - 06.2004
Second Grade Writing Teacher
The Windward School
09.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Literacy Education Birth-6
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English
State University of New York-College At Oswego
- Multisensory Reading Instruction training - PAF Program 2003
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