Christopher Savage
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Elementary Teacher for Gifted Students
Chandler Unified School District
05.2020 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Elementary School Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
06.2010 - 05.2019
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
Lab Technician
Eye Masters
03.2005 - 06.2010
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Mounted and secured lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing or grinding machines.
- Performed lensometry and sit-lamp examinations.
- Shaped lenses appropriately for insertion into frames.
- Set up machines to polish, bevel or grind lenses, flats or other precision optical elements.
- Inspected lens blanks to detect flaws, verified smoothness of surface and checked thickness of coating on lenses.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Line Producer on Feature Film
Hurricane Production Company
06.2003 - 09.2004
- Obtained insurance for production and managed pre-production processes.
- Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget.
- Liaised with studio, crew and producers while effectively addressing on-location crises and issues.
- Worked with director, production manager and department heads to prepare final budgets, shooting schedules and production dates.
- Revised schedules and control expenses to keep project on time and within budget.
- Created filming schedules by determining production timeframes for shootings.
- Worked with director, production manager and department head to prepare film's final budget, shooting schedule and production dates.
- Developed budgets for producers to establish funding requirements.
2nd Assistant Director
Harrison Cross Production
11.2003 - 02.2004
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Developed, filmed, edited and produce film projects.
- Wrote, directed and edited film.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
Education
Payson High School
Payson, AZMaster of Arts - Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Arizona State University
Tempe08.2001
Skills
- Behavioral Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Interactions
- Instructional Techniques
- Materials Sourcing
- Multimedia Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Skills Assessment
- Staff Meetings
- Remote Assistance
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary Teacher for Gifted Students
Chandler Unified School District
05.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
06.2010 - 05.2019
Lab Technician
Eye Masters
03.2005 - 06.2010
2nd Assistant Director
Harrison Cross Production
11.2003 - 02.2004
Line Producer on Feature Film
Hurricane Production Company
06.2003 - 09.2004
Payson High School
Master of Arts - Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Arizona State University
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