Christy Carrington
Longview
Summary
I have been in education for six years, spending four years in the classroom as a mentor and lead teacher before transitioning into a Master Teacher role. As a Master Teacher, I led weekly professional development sessions based on teacher and student data, helping to drive instructional growth. I had the honor of speaking at the NIET Texas Conference and was voted Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. I am hardworking, reliable, and dedicated. I am friendly and enthusiastic, able to learn new tasks quickly, and highly skilled in building key relationships. I am detail-oriented and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. I excel at maintaining order in chaotic settings and supporting teachers in creating structured and engaging learning spaces. I am passionate about education and dedicated to empowering both teachers and students to become strong leaders.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Teacher (Instructional Coach)
Gladewater ISD
07.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Created and facilitated weekly professional developments
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
Store Manager
Rue21
07.2011 - 06.2019
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Sales Lead (Assistant Manager)
KB Toys
06.2005 - 02.2009
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
New Waverly Elementary Substitute Teacher
New Waverly ISD
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
M.ED of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2021
High School Diploma -
New Waverly High School
New Waverly, TX05-2005
Skills
- Tx teaching certification EC-6
- School leadership
- Faculty collaboration
- Teacher training
- Curriculum development
- Literacy development
- Community involvement
- Standardized testing
- Elementary education
- Multimedia presentations
- Educational research
- Program analysis
- Project-based learning
- Special education
- Curriculum implementation
- Teaching strategies
- Student-centered learning
- Creative lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Gladewater Primary 2024-2025.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Selected to speak on the panelist at the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) for Texas teachers.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate -TX- EC-6
- In process of taking principal certifcation.
Timeline
Master Teacher (Instructional Coach)
Gladewater ISD
07.2019 - Current
Store Manager
Rue21
07.2011 - 06.2019
New Waverly Elementary Substitute Teacher
New Waverly ISD
07.2006 - 12.2007
Sales Lead (Assistant Manager)
KB Toys
06.2005 - 02.2009
M.ED of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
New Waverly High School
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