CHRISTINE PENNINGTON
Educational & Community Outreach
Keysville,VA
Summary
Dedicated Community Outreach Coordinator with advanced understanding of marketing, organizational and service principles. Excellent communication and planning abilities. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Pursuing new professional challenge with room for advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Educational & Community Consultant
Resilient Pathways
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitating communication between community and relevant stakeholders, assessing needs and analyzed data to understand demographics, social dynamics, and economic factors that influence community
- Designed workshops, creating educational materials, organizing events, or implementing policies to promote community development and well-being
- Work collaboratively with various stakeholders such as government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to advocate for resources and support for community across three counties.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders including local officials, law enforcement agencies, non-profit organizations, and schools to facilitate collaborative problem-solving efforts across sectors.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and hosting regular events to bring residents together.
- Conducted outreach initiatives for increased public awareness and involvement in community programs.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party providers for essential services at reduced costs, maximizing resource allocation while maintaining quality standards.
Adjunct Professor
Regent University
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Develop and deliver course lectures, presentations, and materials in accordance with curriculum and learning objectives
- Offer academic guidance, mentorship, and support to students outside of class hours
- Assist in development and revision of course syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials
- Provide assistance with course selection, academic planning, and career development.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Elevated course relevance by regularly attending professional development events and integrating new concepts into lesson plans.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.
- Taught Psychology courses, providing instruction to up to 25 undergraduate students per class.
High School Counselor
Mecklenburg County Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed caseload of over 300 students.
- Provided one-on-one and group counseling to students dealing with personal, academic, or social issues
- Assist students in developing academic plans, selecting courses, and setting educational goals
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to develop collaborative approach to meeting needs of learners and families.
- Served as liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
- Advocated for student needs in disciplinary matters, promoting restorative justice practices that foster accountability and personal growth.
- Managed caseloads efficiently through meticulous record-keeping practices, ensuring timely follow-ups and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
Language Arts and History Teacher
Mecklenburg County Schools
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Taught 150 students across five class blocks daily.
- Chaired (Coach & Facilitator) school's Virginia Tiered System of Support (VTSS) team
- Implemented trauma informed teaching strategies, multi-tiered lessons, and resiliency plans into classroom protocol
- Taught elementary through middle school Language Arts and History
- Served as grade-wide writing instructor.
- Boosted student engagement through incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students
- Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences, promoting collaboration in supporting each child's education journey
- Boosted student engagement through incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences, promoting collaboration in supporting each child's education journey.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
Director of Development
The Selah Center, Non-Profit
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provide funding proposals and created annual expense budget
- Strategically planned all fundraisers and social media campaigns, consistently exceeding annual budget needs.
- Planned annual gala, raising $35,000 in funding at each event.
- Maintained high level interaction with prospects and current donors, through in-person, phone calls, and email correspondences.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends in philanthropy and inform strategic decisions about resource allocation.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes in order to make informed choices regarding fundraising strategies.
- Fostered culture of philanthropy within organization by engaging board members and staff in development initiatives.
- Strengthened relationships with existing donors through timely acknowledgment letters, reports on funded projects, and invitations to participate in exclusive events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Human Service Counseling
Liberty Univesity
05.2001 -
Ph.D. - Psychology
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 05.2019 -
Skills
Faculty communication
Websites
Certification
Crisis Intervention Certification
Affiliations
- Board Chair, Trauma Informed Care Network
- Member of Southside Wellness Coalition
- Virginia Licensed: Pre K-3 , Middle School English & Specific Learning Disability K-12
- Council Chair, Jamieson Methodist Church
Publications
- National Speaker: Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools
- Published Early Intervention/Alternative Education Model: "The Pupil Premise" (2022)
- Author: Hope in the Darkness: Suzi &Lulu's Covid-19 Journey (2020)
- Author Reinventing the Wheel! Creating Cohesive Learning Communities (2022)
Accomplishments
National Speaker: Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools
Published Early Intervention/Alternative Education Model: "The Pupil Premise" (2022)
Author: Hope in the Darkness: Suzi &Lulu's Covid-19 Journey (2020) Author Reinventing the Wheel! Creating Cohesive Learning Communities (2022)
Crisis Intervention Certification
Adverse Childhood Experience Training
Compassion Fatigue Certification
Conflict Resolution & Equity Training
ASIST Suicide Prevention Certification
Board Chair, Trauma Informed Care Network
Leadership Team Member of Southside Wellness Coalition Virginia Licensed: Pre K-3 , Middle School English &
Specific Learning Disability K-12
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Regent University
01.2023 - 01.2024
High School Counselor
Mecklenburg County Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
Educational & Community Consultant
Resilient Pathways
01.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Psychology
Regent University
05.2019 -
Director of Development
The Selah Center, Non-Profit
01.2016 - 01.2019
Language Arts and History Teacher
Mecklenburg County Schools
01.2004 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Human Service Counseling
Liberty Univesity
05.2001 -
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