Christine Zander
Glacier, WA
Summary
Dedicated substitute teacher with strong skills in classroom management, relationship building, and student engagement. Committed to fostering positive learning environments that promote student success and curiosity.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Mount Baker School District
09.2003 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure curriculum continuity during teacher absences.
- Developed constructive relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Substitute Teacher
Lake Washington School District
09.1996 - 06.2003
Substitute Teacher
Summit School District
09.1994 - 02.1996
5th Grade Teacher
Robeson Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Coordinated assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K - 8
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-1991
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior modeling
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Individual tutoring
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Mount Baker School District
09.2003 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lake Washington School District
09.1996 - 06.2003
Substitute Teacher
Summit School District
09.1994 - 02.1996
5th Grade Teacher
Robeson Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K - 8
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale