Christine Knapp
Rincon,GA
Summary
To use knowledge and experiences to impart a love of other countries' cultures, customs, and languages. An enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Instructor with experience teaching Spanish language courses to students at the middle school through high school levels. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain an interactive learning environment. Effectively interest students in subject matter to drive home information and broaden horizons. Polished speaker and presenter with excellent recordkeeping and tutoring skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
World Language Teacher
Effingham County School District
08.2014 - Current
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for the following month.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities, and accelerate student learning.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to their needs.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, quizzes, assessments, projects, and handouts.
- Evaluated and graded 120+ students' classwork, assignments, and papers.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, and group activities from scratch.
- Used Google Forms, Boom Cards, Blooket, and Quizizz to monitor and record students' progress.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance the learning experience.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interest and more extensive study trips to expand learning for Spanish and French-language students.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Co-sponsor for National Spanish Honor Society
World Language Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Evaluated and graded 90 students' class work, assignments and papers.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
World Language Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for the following month.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to their needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities, and accelerate student learning.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, quizzes, assessments, projects, and handouts for 120+ students.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, and group activities from scratch.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans, and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance the learning experience.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
World Language Teacher
Anson County Schools
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for the following month.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities, and accelerate student learning.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to their needs.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for 90 students at one school and 30 at another.
World Language Teacher
Scotland County Schools
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for the following month.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities, and accelerate student learning.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to their needs.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, and group activities from scratch for 90 students per semester.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance the learning experience.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cherokee County Schools
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Cherokee County School District from Fall 2007 until Fall 2009
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Pay = $70 per day for Parapro and $90 per day for Teacher
- Became long term substitute upon graduation in May of 2008
- Special Education and Kindergarten Parapro at Arnold Mill Elementary, Woodstock, GA from Fall 2004 through Spring 2007
- Pay = $20,080 per year
- Worked as a substitute teacher for K-12 in the Cherokee County School District from Fall 2001 to Fall 2004
- Pay = $55 per day for Parapro and $60 per day for Teacher
- Taught Spanish in the After School Program to K-6 at Arnold Mill Elementary School in Woodstock, GA from Spring 2005 through Spring 2006
- Pay = $60 per student per 6 week session
- Special Education Parapro for B.O.C.E.S
- In Henrietta, NY from Fall 1993 through Fall 1995
- Pay = $7,000 per school year.
Education
M.Ed - Instruction And Curriculum
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Language & Culture For Spanish
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2008
Skills
- Technology Skills
- White Board, Smart Board, and Newline Board (proficient)
- IEP Understanding
- Student Records Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Technology
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Special Education
- Middle School Education
- High School Education
- Teacher collaboration
- Learning style assessment
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Google Workspace
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language & Culture in Spanish, 2008, Kennesaw State University
- North Carolina Certified Teacher, July 2012; Georgia Certified Teacher, August 2014
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
- South Effingham High School and South Effingham Middle School, August 2014 to present
- Teaching Spanish 1 & 2 to eighth grade through twelfth grade
- Using differentiated lesson plans that include technology for a one-to-one laptop plan
- Language and Culture immersion trips with students to Europe, April 2016 and June 2018, Costa Rica, June 2024
- PLC attendance and collaboration
- Coaching Varsity and JV Game Cheer, 2015 to 2018
- Coaching Varsity and JV Girls' Lacrosse, 2018 to 2023
- Spanish Club Advisor, August 2014 to May 2023
- Spanish Honor Society Co-Sponsor, August 2023 - present
- Weddington High School, Matthews, North Carolina, August 2013 to 2014
- Teaching Spanish 1 & 2 to ninth grade through twelfth graders
- Using differentiated lesson plans that include technology for a one-to-one laptop plan
- Participating in the Globalization committee - setting up a sister school in another country
- PLC attendance and collaboration
- Coaching Varsity Cheer
- Harding University High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, August 2011 to June 2013
- Teaching Spanish 3 Honors and IB/MYP to ninth through twelfth graders
- Using differentiation and collaboration in lesson plans to engage students
- Participating in various committees (Literacy, Technology) and Professional Learning Committees
- Anson High School, Anson New Tech High School, Wadesboro, North Carolina, January 2011 to August 2011
- Taught Spanish I & II to ninth through twelfth graders
- On-line lessons and grading; SmartBoard lessons and activities
- Collaborative teaching and planning
- Scotland High School, Laurinburg, North Carolina October 2009 to December 2010
- Taught Spanish I, II, III to ninth through twelfth graders
- Learned better lesson planning strategies, co-taught classes, cross curriculum lessons
- Faculty advisor for the Spanish club
- Implemented peer observation program
- Teaching of Specific Subjects (TOSS), Cumming Elementary School, Cumming, Georgia and Creekland Middle School, Canton, Georgia Fall 2007
- Taught K-5 Spanish class
- Learned better classroom management techniques, how to assess the lesson as it was being taught, how to better structure a lesson plan according to the standards, and when to ask for help
- Taught 8th grade honors Spanish class
- Learned how to better engage the students in the lesson, better organization skills, better problem solving skills, and some noise in the classroom is acceptable
- Achievements and Professional Development
- Presenter for FLANC Conference, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, October 2012
- IB Conference, San Diego, California, June 2012
- IT Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, July 2012
- SIOP, Charlotte, North Carolina, Spring 2012
- Differentiation Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina, Fall 2011
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
World Language Teacher
Effingham County School District
08.2014 - Current
World Language Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
World Language Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013
World Language Teacher
Anson County Schools
01.2011 - 05.2011
World Language Teacher
Scotland County Schools
09.2009 - 12.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cherokee County Schools
01.2007 - 09.2009
M.Ed - Instruction And Curriculum
Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Language & Culture For Spanish
Kennesaw State University
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