Christine P. Lamb
Tamarac,FL
Summary
Motivating and inspirational Exceptional Student educator who improves student achievement through evidence-based approaches that increase student engagement, learning, and career readiness. Solution focused with highly successful background in K-12, Adult and Higher Education Teacher Preparation. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Passionate teacher who ensures students, parents and teachers all take an active role in student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Facilitator / CTACE
Broward County Public Schools-CTACE
08.2015 - Current
- Facilitate, manage and report data for Out of School(OSY) and In School Youth (ISY) WIOA funded grants serving over 250 at risk students in Broward County Public Schools where 84% OSY candidates and 98% of ISY candidates earned their diploma.
- Collaborate with community organizations to support students in post secondary education opportunities.
- Serve as district liaison for adult education programs and access to grant funding for three technical colleges and over 25 community school locations.
- Develop professional development activities and provide training for adult education and career technical teachers districtwide.
- Monitor grant budgets with monthly reporting
- Implement and report data on Comprehensive Transition Programs grants awarded from University of Central Florida, Center for Unique Abilities for students with intellectual disabilities.
- Grant Manager for Teacher Pathway Initiative from Department of Education 2017-2022
Adjunct Professor Teacher Education Program
Broward College
01.2011 - Current
- Instruct bachelor’s degree seeking students in all aspects of Exceptional Student Education
- Evaluate, observe and support Teacher Education candidates both in the higher education classroom and in field placement
- Develop and design online synchronous and asynchronous courses via D2L adhering to syllabi and program standards
- Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
- Teach teacher education courses, providing instruction to up to 75 undergraduate students per semester
- Improved overall course quality through implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
ESE Specialist and Department Chairperson
Broward County Public Schools-Monarch High School
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP process through annual, interim, initial and re-evaluation meetings while maintaining compliance under IDEA
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of implementation of IEP accomodations.
- Coordinated state and district testing protocols and schedules ensuring accommodations and test security were in place. Maintained portal for SAT and ACT accommodations requests.
- Established caseloads for student case managers to oversee and implement IEP’s in both ESE and general education.
- Developed, implemented and reported progress on behavior plans as well as FBA's and PBIP's.
- Provided direct support to students in general education setting while collaborating with families and teachers to ensure student success
- Instructed students in areas of reading and utilized academic strategies through direct instruction teaching model
- Served as department chairperson, facilitated new teacher training and mentoring, secured placement of field experience, practicum and student teachers in classrooms.
- Prepared and hosted Professional Learning Communities in best practices
ESE Teacher
Palm Beach County Schools
07.2001 - 12.2008
- Created and developed individual instruction plans for students with intellectual disabilities and students with Autism in self-contained setting
- Utilized specialized direct instruction and diverse teaching techniques to promote student learning and growth across all academic settings
- Consulted and collaborated with teachers, staff and families regarding student achievement and progress
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Olympic Heights High School
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Served as support facilitator for learning disabled and emotionally/behaviorally disabled population in general education environment
- Actively participated in IEP meetings, conferences and child study team meetings while developing and monitoring IEP goals and objectives
- Provided specialized direct instruction in content equivalent classes to regular diploma seeking students in areas of Reading and English.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTBachelor of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut University
New Britain, CT Skills
- State of Florida Professional Certification:
- Varying Exceptionalities K-12
- Reading, ESOL and Autism Endorsed
- Broward County Public Schools- District Leadership Preparation Program, 2022
- Broward County Public Schools- Certified Professional Learning Facilitator, 2022
Accomplishments
- Exhibitor at the 25th Annual DADD Annual Conference, 2024
- Presenter Student Support and Academic Enrichment Conference, Broward County Public Schools, 2023
- Nominated Adjunct Professor of the Year, 2021
- Presenter ACTE Conference, 2020 Teacher Pathway Initiative
- Awarded Teacher of the Year, Monarch High School, 2012
- Awarded Safe Schools Grant in 2007
Timeline
Teacher Facilitator / CTACE
Broward County Public Schools-CTACE
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Olympic Heights High School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Adjunct Professor Teacher Education Program
Broward College
01.2011 - Current
ESE Specialist and Department Chairperson
Broward County Public Schools-Monarch High School
01.2010 - 08.2015
ESE Teacher
Palm Beach County Schools
07.2001 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut University
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