G Suite Proficient
Christine Lawrence
Writer And Educator
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Talented professional good multitasking, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Expertise includes writing content on topics diverse topics and for use in different media. Bringing 17 years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
30
30
College Credits Art
Work History
Teacher
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
VERO BEACH, United States
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teacher
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAS VEGAS, United States
10.2010 - 08.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Business Owner/Operator
The Potbellied Kiln Ceramic Studio
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2000 - 08.2004
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NV 08.2010 - 05.2015
No Degree - Art
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVNo Degree - Art
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
Promotional marketing and advertising
Proofreading
News writing
Creative writing
Peer-to-peer work
Unique content creation
Networking skills
Team contribution
Editing proficiency
Technical research
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
G-Suite
Microsoft Publisher
Instruction writing
Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Antonello ES staff in 2018 on Diversity.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Achieved Top 5 Most Improved Schools in CCSD by implementing new computer software with manual updates weekly and personal tutoring services both daily and weekly events, with accuracy and efficiency according to student need
Additional Information
Graduate of Southern Nevada Writing Project
Departmentalized Writing Teacher
Departmentalized Reading Teacher
30 College Credits Art
Marketing Director of Contemporary Ceramic Studio Assoc. (CCSA) 2001-2003
Software
Microsoft Proficient
Jamboard
Serif Graphic Design
LOOM
Certification
Certified Teacher, Nevada/ Florida
Interests
Art
Animal and Environmental Protectioo
Cooking
Home Renovation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.
Steve Jobs
Timeline
Teacher
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2010 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Sierra Nevada College
08.2010 - 05.2015
Business Owner/Operator
The Potbellied Kiln Ceramic Studio
05.2000 - 08.2004
No Degree - Art
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
No Degree - Art
Community College of Southern Nevada