Christine M. Tilkens
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Rachel Carson and Gaithersburg Elementary School. Results-driven education professional with a focus on fostering collaborative environment and achieving measurable outcomes. Skilled in curriculum development, staff training, and resource management. Known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. Strong leader with talent for integrating innovative strategies to enhance student success and institutional growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Rachel Carson Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant School Administrator
Gaithersburg Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Partnered with Principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and focused on providing positive and high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies including Identity, Linkages to Learning, Capital Area Food bank, and the City of Gaithersburg through strong communication and organization.
- Monitored student behavior with a self created tool and followed up with stakeholders on school wide PBIS and Restorative learning practices that resulted in decreased office referrals by 47%.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts including the monthly Para-Educator, Testing Committee, and PBIS Committees
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through the Professional Growth Standards, instructional leadership and professional development opportunities.
- Active Union member of MCAAP serving on the Technology Advisory Group, OSSI MAG, and Elementary Chapter Cabinet for AP/ASA in Title I.
- School Testing Coordinator, SIPPI Liaison, Attendance Matters Co-Lead, and School Webmaster / Social Media Communications
ELO Sail Extended Day Coordinator
Gaithersburg ES
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw administrative functions such as the human resource operations, development of school schedules, monitoring instruction, providing coaching and instructional support to teachers and paraeducators, collaborated with central office and school staff to effectively communicate with parents.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and respectful and collaborative setting for teachers.
- Collected data on attendance and program effectiveness reflecting that all students that attended 70% or more of the time showed significant academic growth when compared to peers who did not attend or attended infrequently.
Team Leader and Music Teacher
Woodlin, Gaithersburg And Strawberry Knoll ES
07.2009 - 06.2018
- Participated on school leadership team as specialist representative for six years and led master scheduling at all three schools.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and assessed performance for academic school clubs and enrichment opportunities showing a 10 % or more academic gain in the MAP Growth assessments for students who participated.
- MCPS representative for Music for the Councils on Teaching and Learning and Lead Union Representative for Gaithersburg ES serving as a liaison for professional communication.
Education
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision: Education
Hood Graduate
Frederick, MD05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education And Vocal Performance
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.2007
Skills
- Verbal, written, and web communication on school based platforms in combination with social media platforms
- Strong understanding of MCEA and SEIU contracts
- Human resources and staff evaluations
- School Testing Coordinator and SIPPI Liaison for 7 years
- Policy and procedure development of office referrals and school based committees
- Community engagement and group facilitation of presentations for all stakeholders
Certification
- MSDE Advanced Professional Admin I/II
- MCPS Certification in OAT I / II and FAW
- CPI Certification (expires 2026)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Rachel Carson Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Assistant School Administrator
Gaithersburg Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
ELO Sail Extended Day Coordinator
Gaithersburg ES
06.2018 - 08.2018
Team Leader and Music Teacher
Woodlin, Gaithersburg And Strawberry Knoll ES
07.2009 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision: Education
Hood Graduate
Bachelor of Science - Education And Vocal Performance
Catholic University of America
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