Christine Steyn
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with 14 years experience driven to promote student learning through engaging curriculum, strong classroom management and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and materials to reinforce core concepts and gauge student learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher (Grade 4 -Science/Soc. Studies)
NBISD
New Braunfels, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
Instructional Aide (Grades K-5)
NBISD
New Braunfels, TX
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provides classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Delivers instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Monitors students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Prepares lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establishes positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Val Verde Unified School District
Perris, CA
08.2005 - 05.2017
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students and drive instructional learning goals.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2004
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adherence to TEKS
- Lesson Planning
- Setting Learning Targets
- Teacher Collaboration
- Creative and Resourceful
- Team Teaching
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Texas Teaching Certification
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate
- Core Subjects with STR Grades (EC-6)
- Core Subjects with STR Grades (4-8)
Affiliations
- Teacher of the Year (2005-2006)
- CELDT Test Administrator (2006-2014)
- SST Chair (2006-2010)
- Grade Level Chair/Leadership Team (2007-2017)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher (Grade 4 -Science/Soc. Studies)
NBISD
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide (Grades K-5)
NBISD
02.2023 - 05.2023
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Val Verde Unified School District
08.2005 - 05.2017
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
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