Christy Gibbs
Lindenhurst,IL
Summary
Educational leader with a background supporting excellence in instruction, collaboration, student growth, curriculum development, and instructional strategies. Skilled in culturally relevant teaching for diverse student populations and enhancing academic achievement through targeted interventions. Experienced in team collaboration and complex problem-solving, driving student engagement and success in a middle school classroom.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
ELA/ESL/Intervention Teacher
Waukegan Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
- Daily facilitated learning of English language using instructional methods, resources, and technological tools. Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Developed and implemented Language Arts curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution and state requirements, including leveled reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of English.
- Used Google Suite to post assignments, manage student progress, give online lectures, and assign web-based activities such as i-Ready, Achieve 3000, and No Red Ink.
- Mentored new teachers in both classroom management and individual instruction strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Encouraged students to display independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Life Academy
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Prepared and implemented daily lesson plans covering required course topics for three grade levels.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Middle & High School Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school, students, and teachers through quarterly community events.
- Built productive relationships with over 90% of parents and students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2025
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN05.2001
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Diverse Student Populations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Techniques
- Verbal Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Project Management
Certification
- IL Professional Teaching License - Kindergarten-9th Grade
- Endorsements: Language Arts (6-9), ESL (Pre K-12), Administrative (license pending)
Timeline
ELA/ESL/Intervention Teacher
Waukegan Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Life Academy
08.2005 - 06.2006
Middle & High School Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
07.2001 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Education
North Central University
References
Sheonta Myers
Administrator
shmyers@wps60.org
847.293.1998
Paul January
English Department Chair
pjanuary@wps60.org
847.873.4150
Adriana Vargas
Co-Teacher
avargas@wps60.org
773.733.8115