Christine M. Dent

Bible

• I taught four sections of 6th-8th grade Bible from 2016-2018.
• Developed students' spiritual and intellectual growth through The Gospel Project curriculum.
• Integrated health and well-being concepts, along with Character Counts within the Bible curriculum.
• Facilitated meaningful discussions to enhance students' understanding of biblical principles.
• Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices and develop innovative approaches for Bible instruction.
• Provided individualized support to struggling students, addressing their unique learning needs and helping them achieve academic success.
• Developed a comprehensive curriculum by incorporating various teaching methods and resources, resulting in improved student engagement and comprehension.

Anatomy and Physiology

• I taught one section of Jr./Sr. Anatomy and Physiology from 2016-2018. This was an elective lab-based course that challenged students interested in the health sciences to develop a deeper understanding of the forms and functions of the human body. Students covered nine body systems and completed the year with a two-week cat dissection project demonstrating competency in the systems covered throughout the course.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting student engagement and collaboration.
• Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, ensuring academic achievement.
• Utilized Google Classroom, Doc Camera, Remind App, and Pearson Online Curriculum for lesson delivery.

Preschool-6th grade P.E.

• Designed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards from 2017-2019.
• Led diverse group activities promoting teamwork, fitness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback to enhance skills and fitness levels.
• Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
• Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
• Well-versed in the Curriculum Track to organize content goals, units, lessons and resources.
• Organized interscholastic competitions fostering sportsmanship and community involvement.

• I taught 900 students throughout a weekly rotation.
• Developed comprehensive health curricula aligned with state standards to enhance student knowledge and engagement.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student participation in health education classes.
• Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate tracking of individual progress and understanding.
• Collaborated with members of our exploratory team along with other grade school and middle school teachers to support content integration.
• Promoted positive behavior through Class Dojo and rewards.
• Collaborated with families to identify health concerns and elicit partnership for student and curriculum goals.
• Adapted lessons for diverse learners to encourage an inclusive learning environment.

• Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials and enhance student engagement in Health, English, World History, Biology, Chemistry and Study Methods courses.
• Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with disabilities in classroom activities.
• Provided corrective and positive feedback to students for in-class work and homework assignments.
• Monitored student behavior, providing guidance to foster a positive learning environment.
• Working in a before and after school program for freshmen to help them set attainable goals while creating habits for success in academia and in high school life
• Encouraged student self-advocacy by teaching effective communication skills and fostering independence in daily tasks.
• Supervised ACT administration for students with specific accommodations
• Reinforced positive behaviors through consistent praise and clear expectations, reducing disruptive incidents within the classroom setting.
• Provided support within small groups and one-on-one settings ensuring understanding and completion of assignments.
• Contributed to the development of a positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and school-wide events.
• Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.