Christopher Gregory
Muncie
Summary
A knowledgeable educator with twenty years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to students. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in English based learning. Eager to parlay teaching expertise to new position utilizing personal development learning skills and talents.
Proficient Student Teacher bringing skills in lesson planning, classroom management and behavioral support. Eager to guide students thus furthering their development skills acquired in the university classroom.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Sevita Health
01.2022 - Current
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Economics Lecturer
Purdue University
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
- Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Coached and mentored junior tutors on successful teaching strategies and time management.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
Economics Teacher
Charles Tindley High School
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Adhered to district policies for effective classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Economics Teacher
Bloom Charter Educational
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
Elementary Education Teacher
Royerton Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
High School English Teacher
Delaware Community School Dist.
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Private English Tutor
N/A
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing
- Educated students on study tips and exam strategies
- Worked with students in classrooms, small study areas or home environments to provide educational support
Secondary English Teacher
Maple Leaf International School - Yongchuan Campus
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Chongqing/Yongchuan ESL/ ENGLISH English teacher, History, and 1st-year science
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in English education
- Taught Life Skills principles to students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
- Served as English department member and attended ProD meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Consulted with teachers in disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with Oxford Curriculum testing programs
- Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs
- Communicated with students in English to foster oral proficiency
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional programs
- Marked lesson notes, corrected errors and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing communication performance
- Supervised academic work of students in multiple levels of English language instruction including advanced grammar, modern American literature, European literature, and composition
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Taught students research abilities
Educational Development Coordinator
Global2034
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Worked with internal and external businesses and led cross-functional teams to develop intricate business plans.
Educational Consultant
GVI Education Services
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education.
- Organized committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
Community Development Coordinator
Global2034
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw businesses and consumers to rural areas.
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
Freelance Content Writer
Independently Employed
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint to store and share created documents.
- Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
Freelance Content Writer
Independently Employed
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Published articles, blogs and main site content with WordPress and other various site platforms.
Creative Writer
Independently Employed
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
Tutorial Teacher - Online
ESL Premier
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
Online Tutor
The Sunshine Method
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
California University
Irvine, CA10.2024
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Selinus University
London, UK06.2022
Master of Science - Global Economics
Southern California
Riverside10.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Child Psychology
Penn Foster
Kansas03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA04.1998
Skills
- K-12 Education
- Educational leadership
- Common core standards
- Curriculum Development
- Program Development
- Educational research
- College preparation
- Staff Development
- Creative questioning
- Effective time management
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Critical Thinking
- Inquiry-based learning
- Experience with special-needs students
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Teaching/tutoring
Accomplishments
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for an after-school book club to motivate students to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Teacher of the Year
Affiliations
African Sustainability Project
Certification
Autism Behavioral Management
Timeline
Online Tutor
The Sunshine Method
06.2022 - Current
Tutorial Teacher - Online
ESL Premier
05.2022 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Sevita Health
01.2022 - Current
Economics Lecturer
Purdue University
01.2022 - 05.2023
Economics Teacher
Charles Tindley High School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Economics Teacher
Bloom Charter Educational
08.2020 - 09.2021
Elementary Education Teacher
Royerton Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
High School English Teacher
Delaware Community School Dist.
01.2019 - 05.2020
Private English Tutor
N/A
02.2018 - 11.2019
Secondary English Teacher
Maple Leaf International School - Yongchuan Campus
01.2014 - 04.2019
Educational Development Coordinator
Global2034
04.2013 - 12.2014
Educational Consultant
GVI Education Services
02.2012 - 01.2013
Community Development Coordinator
Global2034
05.2011 - 01.2012
Creative Writer
Independently Employed
08.2010 - 10.2010
Freelance Content Writer
Independently Employed
05.2010 - 07.2010
Freelance Content Writer
Independently Employed
01.2010 - 04.2010
Ph.D. - Psychology
California University
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Selinus University
Master of Science - Global Economics
Southern California
Master of Science - Clinical Child Psychology
Penn Foster
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
San Jose State University
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