Christine Pichler
Whittier,CA
Summary
I developed a passion for education early on in my experiences at school. I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher until I decided I wanted to train tigers. During my early college education, I knew I was meant to be an educator because tours and animal presentations were my favorite part of my zoo keeping job; not training tigers. I loved teaching people of all ages new and interesting facts about each animal. Their sense of wonder and enjoyment was part of the excitement of my job. Because of this, I will strive, in any setting, to find student interests. Education becomes so much more enjoyable and exciting when we are fueled by our own curiosity. I am looking to maintain a job in the education field that will grow my skills as a teacher, colleague, and person.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade ELA, History, and Intervention Teacher
Whittier City School District
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension and understanding of material by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles and offering tutoring sessions afterschool.
- Boosted classroom engagement through building relationships with students, creating and maintaining a safe classroom environment, and fostering a collaborative learning environment using Kegan strategies.
- Implemented effective assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication channels to discuss student performance and address concerns.
- Successfully used several curriculum formats for each subject; including piloting three different history curriculums for the district.
Substitute Teacher
Whittier City School District
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Adapted to various sites and classrooms throughout the district
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher and establish short-term classroom management to continue student learning during an absence.
- Upheld various classroom routines to provide a sense of normalcy for students.
- Held two long-term substitute positions in 5th grade and 7th grade.
- Created lesson plans, taught using various curriculum, graded student work, worked on student report cards, communicated with parents, and planned classroom events.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Zoo Keeper/ Trainer
America's Teaching Zoo
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Experience with intimate public interactions and public speaking during entire education (animal shows, tours, animal meet and greets, working bio fact carts, etc.)
- Promoted a positive work environment by effectively communicating with team members, participating in staff meetings, and working collaboratively to achieve department goals.
- 2-4 hours a week for 2 years spent in the zoo office answering phone calls and entering daily animal care notes into the zoo's data base (ZIMS)
- 1 year experience managing the kitchen area and ordering fresh produce for every animal on the zoo (campus is a functioning zoo with about 130+ animals)
- Actively participated on a committee that helped plan our large fundraiser and was assigned to design and decorate entire area for the night.
- Developed strong bonds with individual animals through positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
Education
Master's Degree in Education -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Bachelor's Degree in Zoo and Wildlife Biology -
Malone University
Canton, OH05.2020
Associate of Science -
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2018
Skills
Classroom Management
Teacher Collaboration
Navigation of all Google applications
Proficiency in using Clever and student applications within
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
7th Grade ELA, History, and Intervention Teacher
Whittier City School District
11.2022 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Whittier City School District
03.2022 - 11.2022
Zoo Keeper/ Trainer
America's Teaching Zoo
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master's Degree in Education -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in Zoo and Wildlife Biology -
Malone University
Associate of Science -
Moorpark College
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