Christine Walston
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused educator seeking an Assistant Principal position to leverage 22 years of teaching and leadership experience in fostering a collaborative and inclusive school culture. Passionate about curriculum development, instructional coaching, intervention programs, and teacher mentorship to drive student achievement and equity. Committed to data-driven decision-making, professional development, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writing TOSA (Teacher on Assignment)
James Foster & Emblem Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the implementation and management of a district-wide writing program for select school communities.
- Model and co-teach writing lessons utilizing high-yield writing strategies for grades K-6.
- Collaborate with teachers in PLCs regarding student writing performance data, progress monitoring, and writing strategies to improve writing achievement and share best practices.
- Provide demonstration writing lessons in grades K-6 in order to assist and support teachers with the use of the district adopted curriculum and instruction resources as tools to support a variety of research-based instructional strategies for student achievement.
- Prepare, organize, and deliver professional development to groups of teachers on a variety of topics related to the California Content Standards, effective instructional strategies, assessment practices, and increasing writing achievement.
- Provide instructional coaching for evidenced-based writing strategies to plan standards-based writing lessons and units of study for grades K-6.
- Locate, gather, and make available writing instructional resources aligned to core curriculum and aligned to California Content Standards in order to support teachers with their delivery of rigorous standards-based, lessons and activities.
- Provide weekly updates to teachers and administrators regarding weekly writing goals and targets.
- Manage, train, and supervise a team of writing paraprofessionals for the implementation of writing strategies.
- Attend ongoing professional development to increase leadership capacity and content expertise.
Intervention TOSA
Emblem Academy
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented and managed a district-wide intervention program for grades K-6.
- Analyzed data to develop, plan, and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions in Reading/Language Arts and Math to students K-6.
- Created pre-assessments and post-assessments to identify learning gaps, provide intervention, conduct progress monitoring, track growth, and celebrate outcomes.
- Designed and provided small group Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions to students performing below standards in reading/language arts and math.
- Trained and led a team of intervention paraprofessionals to provide Tier2 and Tier 3 interventions in reading/language arts and math.
- Collaborated as a district team to calibrate on evidence-based intervention strategies and targeted lessons for small group intervention in math and reading.
- Provided weekly updates to teachers and administrators regarding weekly intervention goals and targets.
- Provided and shared data outcomes and analysis with teachers and administrators for multiple intervention cycles in Reading/Language Arts and Math.
- Attended PLCs to collaborate with teachers regarding student performance data, progress monitoring, and math and reading/language arts intervention strategies to improve teaching and learning.
5th Grade Teacher
Skyblue Mesa
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Provide 21st century technology embedded instructional support for students in all content areas.
- Design and implement engaging, technology relevant, rigorous, standard aligned, high-quality lessons to increase student engagement and motivation.
- Utilize high-yield instructional strategies and RtI research-based techniques to differentiate instruction and increase student achievement.
- Promote the social and emotional well-being of all students.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret assessment data to help drive instruction, individualize instruction, and increase student achievement in the classroom.
- Assist with the planning, facilitation, and presenting of weekly staff meetings, professional development sessions, and PLC training to increase teacher leadership capacity and student achievement.
- Member of Principal’s Leadership Team, PLC Leadership Team, PBIS Team, and Grade Level PLC Chair.
3rd Grade Teacher
Skyblue Mesa
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided instructional support in all content areas.
- Created and implemented engaging lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provided social and emotional support to promote mindfulness and wellness.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies to differentiate instruction.
Long-term 6th Grade Substitute Teacher
Skyblue Mesa
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitated instructional support for long-term substitute assignments.
- Created and implemented engaging standard aligned lesson plans for students in all core areas.
- Collaborated with teachers on best practices and instructional strategies to meet individualized student learning needs.
4th Grade Teacher
Fair Oaks Ranch Community School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided math, reading, language arts, social studies, and science instruction for 4th grade.
- Individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Provided RtI intervention to academically struggling students.
- Created California standard aligned assessments and data tracking reports to maintain ongoing monitoring of student progress.
School Site Council Member
Golden Oak Community School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with the principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budget.
- Advised the principal on matters related to educational needs and Single Plan for Student Achievement.
Math Instructional Coach
R.C. Burleson
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided mathematics instructional support for teachers and students in grades K-5.
- Taught, modeled, and facilitated research-based best practices within the school’s instructional program.
- Assisted teachers with the collection and analysis of data interpretation.
- Evaluated student achievement and assisted with placing students in the appropriate intervention and support services.
- Identified needs and made recommendations for appropriate instructional materials and assessments that directly support state standards.
- Met regularly with PLC teams and the principal to report on instructional practices and progress while also planning “next steps” for students and school improvement.
EDC Math & Science
FOCUS Academies
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Served as Math and Science Educational Coach (EDC) for grades 3-11.
- Developed professional development programs for faculty matched to student needs in content and classroom management.
RTI Specialist
FOCUS Academies
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided mathematics and science instructional and RtI (Response to Intervention) support for grades 3-9.
- Trained instructional staff in utilizing effective research-based academic interventions to increase student achievement.
- Created progress monitoring instructional products to maintain ongoing academic performance.
- Designed and implemented standards-based rigorous lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers with implementing effective RtI tiered strategies for at-risk students.
Teacher-3rd Grade Teacher
FOCUS Academies
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Provided math and science instruction for 3rd grade students Implemented standards-based rigorous lesson plans.
- Created pacing guides and assessment logs to monitor student learning, and implemented “hands on minds on” activities to increase student engagement and achievement.
4th Grade Teacher
San Jacinto Elementary
08.2008 - 11.2008
- Provided math and science instruction for 4th grade students.
- Created engaging and rigorous lesson plans, implemented “hands on, minds on” activities to increase student engagement, maintained ongoing assessment progress monitoring to increase student performance.
Education
Masters of Education in Educational Administration, M. Ed. -
Grand Canyon University
10.2022
California Administrative Services Credential - undefined
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
Member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society - undefined
07.2021
B.A - Political Science, Communications
Wheaton College
05.1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Positive role model and mentor
- PBIS Implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
- MTSS Interventionist
- Social-emotional learning training
- Project-based learning
- Cooperative learning experience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Performance assessments
- Elementary education
- Assessment strategies
- Instructional best practices
- Data analysis
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
Implemented and managed districtwide Intervention and Writing programs for grades K-6 across multiple campuses that resulted in decreasing the achievement gap and increasing student achievement in the areas of math, ELA, and science.
Training
- TEI-Teacher Excellence Initiative (Evaluator Certification Training for Instructional Coaches)
- Unpacking Standards (CAPS)
- Understanding California’s Common Core Standards (Learning Forward Workshop Presenter)
- Region 10 Instructional Coaches Academy (District Training)
- IPads in the Classroom (Apple ProComputing Corporation)
- Elementary Math Academy (District Training)
- CAPS (California Principals Support Network)
- Orton Gillingham Certificated (Intermediate and Comprehensive IMSE)
- District Presenter and Facilitator for Effective Writing Strategies
Certification
California Administrative Services Credential
In Progress – Application Processing with CTC
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Active
Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, AZ
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Administration — October 2022
GPA: 4.00 / 4.00 | Member, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society (Inducted July 30, 2021)
Program Dates: May 2020 – October 2022
Wheaton College – Wheaton, IL
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science — May 1994
Minor: Communications
Program Dates: August 1989 – May 1994
Teacher of the Year
Selected as "Teacher of the Year" by school community and staff
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Writing TOSA (Teacher on Assignment)
James Foster & Emblem Academy
07.2024 - Current
Intervention TOSA
Emblem Academy
07.2023 - 06.2024
5th Grade Teacher
Skyblue Mesa
07.2020 - 06.2023
3rd Grade Teacher
Skyblue Mesa
07.2019 - 06.2020
Long-term 6th Grade Substitute Teacher
Skyblue Mesa
05.2018 - 06.2019
4th Grade Teacher
Fair Oaks Ranch Community School
08.2016 - 06.2017
School Site Council Member
Golden Oak Community School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Math Instructional Coach
R.C. Burleson
05.2015 - 11.2015
EDC Math & Science
FOCUS Academies
08.2011 - 08.2014
RTI Specialist
FOCUS Academies
08.2010 - 08.2011
Teacher-3rd Grade Teacher
FOCUS Academies
11.2008 - 08.2010
4th Grade Teacher
San Jacinto Elementary
08.2008 - 11.2008
California Administrative Services Credential - undefined
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
Member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society - undefined
B.A - Political Science, Communications
Wheaton College
Masters of Education in Educational Administration, M. Ed. -
Grand Canyon University
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