Christine Young
Madison
Summary
Educator, Advocate, and Life Long Learner with over 30 years of experience fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in diverse populations. Demonstrates exceptional skills in problem-solving, dynamic thinking, and classroom management, with a strong focus on individual strengths and developmental needs. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging environments and advocating for the success of individuals with special needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supportive Home Care Provider for young adults with disabilities
State of Wisconsin-IRIS (through iLife)
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Create and organize daily schedules
- Plan and support Participants in community activities
- Build daily skills
- Attend appointments, and meetings to support goals of independence for Participants
- Organize and dispense daily medications
- Model and teach appropriate social skills
- Involve Participants in goal setting and planning
- Praise steps towards success
Elementary School Teacher
Stoughton Area Schools
Stoughton
01.1993 - 01.2013
- Provide a fun, motivating and supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforce positive behaviors by encouraging efforts through affirming statements and praising accomplishments.
- Build positive relationships and cultivate connections with colleagues, parents/guardians and learners in order to share a sense of ownership.
- Develop and modify curriculum to meet individual student needs and promote successful outcomes.
- Create a classroom that values the uniqueness and the strengths and talents of ALL students.
- Connect what you are teaching to ALL learners in a fun and engaging way. Success is seen in striving for the connection.
- Develop students' computer and technology skills through motivated demonstrations and practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Madison, WisconsinEducational Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Relationship building
- Positive Thinking
- Dynamic thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom management
- Collaboration
- Active engagement
- Differentiated instructional practices
- Strong work ethic
- High standards
- Advocate
- Make learning fun
- Motivational
- Engaging
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Certification
Lifetime License in Elementary/ Special Education, State of Wisconsin, 06/01/87, Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Life-long learning
- Travel
- Reading
- Enjoying nature
- Enjoying animals
- Finding the best in all situations
- Having fun in all that I do
Personal Information
Title: Educator, Advocate And Life Long Learner
Timeline
Supportive Home Care Provider for young adults with disabilities
State of Wisconsin-IRIS (through iLife)
09.2020 - 04.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Stoughton Area Schools
01.1993 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Educational Counseling
Northern Arizona University