Christy Lee Evans
Lenoir City,TN
Summary
Experienced educator with diverse skills seeking a position as a Library/Media Specialist. Skilled at cultivating a love for learning and promoting information literacy among students. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing engaging curriculum, leveraging technology to enhance education. Effective communication and collaboration abilities, fostering strong partnerships with students, colleagues, and parents. Committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that inspires a lifelong passion for reading and research.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-5 Special Education Intervention
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed targeted support plans for the inclusion and intervention of K-5 students facing mild to moderate disabilities.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of over 45 Individual Education Plans.
- Worked closely with general education and service staff members as an integral part of the IEP team.
- Completed yearlong professional development program to earn multiple certifications in K-5 Special Education, Computer Science, Agricultural Education, and Yoga.
- Contributed to initiatives like Sunshine Committee and After School Parent Nights.
K-5 Librarian
Loudon Elementary School
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Partnered with educators in crafting collaborative instructional strategies.
- Organized monthly incentive events for literacy recognition.
- Built community partnerships to enhance resource availability through fundraising initiatives.
- Enhanced library collection metrics utilizing program evaluation.
Library Interventionist
Alcoa Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2023
- Partnered with mainstream teachers to design thematic units.
- Facilitated adaptation of T1 and T2 ESL learners in standard classroom settings.
- Streamlined interactions between stakeholders by utilizing translator services for ESL families.
- Established an after-school tutoring initiative aiding ESL learners.
- Developed staff professional development programs including ESL Book Club, monthly ESL Newsletter, and small group literacy coaching sessions.
- Implemented literacy interventions for at-risk and advanced students using arts integration methods.
- Functioned as Certified Dyslexia Advocate for school RTI Team.
- Collaborated as Elementary Teacher Partner/Coach to support Read to Be Ready Implementation.
- Led various after-school programs, including Running Club, Drama Club, STEM Club, and Yoga Club.
Student Teacher
Lenoir City Middle School
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Assisted mentoring teacher in executing daily academic activities and handling additional responsibilities.
- Customized instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning preferences.
- Assisted students with class projects in collaboration with ESL teacher during downtime.
Student Teacher
Highland Park Elementary
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Collaborated with parent volunteers to foster greater engagement in classroom activities.
- Collaborated with mentoring teacher to execute daily academic tasks.
- Collaborated with educators during team discussions and parent meetings.
Education
Certificate - School Library Professional
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2021
Doctorate of Philosophy - Literacy Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12.2016
Education Specialist - Literacy Education, Reading
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12.2013
Master of Science in Education - Teacher Education, Reading
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2010
Bachelor of Science in Education - Multidisciplinary Studies, Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2007
Skills
- Teaching
- Professional Development
- Mentoring
- Literacy
- Yoga & SEL Facilitator
- Trauma Informed Teaching
- Google Workspace
- Library Management Software
- TNPulse
- AIMSWeb
- I-Ready
Affiliations
- TEA
- TNTESOL
- ILA
- TASL
- ALA
Endorsements
- Provisional Interventionist K-8 (190)
- Elementary K-8 (402)
- Library PreK-12 (473)
- Reading Specialist PreK-12 (486)
- English as a Second Language PreK-12 (490)
- Early Childhood PreK-4 (497)
- Computer Science K-12 (173)
- Agriscience 6-12 (151)
- Agricultural Education 6-12 (150)
Professional Awards
- DSES Teacher of the Month, February 2024
- LES 2nd Step SEL Recognition, December 2024
- AES Teacher of the Month, November 2021
- WBIR Educator of the Week, September 2018
- TNTESOL Teacher of the Year, October 2014
Certification
- Provisional Interventionist K-8 (190)
- Elementary K-8 (402)
- Library PreK-12 (473)
- Reading Specialist PreK-12 (486)
- English as a Second Language PreK-12 (490)
- Early Childhood PreK-4 (497)
- Computer Science K-12 (173)
- Agriscience 6-12 (151)
- Agricultural Education 6-12 (150)
Timeline
K-5 Special Education Intervention
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
K-5 Librarian
Loudon Elementary School
07.2023 - 08.2024
Library Interventionist
Alcoa Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Lenoir City Middle School
01.2007 - 05.2007
Student Teacher
Highland Park Elementary
01.2007 - 05.2007
Certificate - School Library Professional
East Tennessee State University
Doctorate of Philosophy - Literacy Education
University of Tennessee
Education Specialist - Literacy Education, Reading
University of Tennessee
Master of Science in Education - Teacher Education, Reading
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Education - Multidisciplinary Studies, Education
Tennessee Technological University
- Provisional Interventionist K-8 (190)
- Elementary K-8 (402)
- Library PreK-12 (473)
- Reading Specialist PreK-12 (486)
- English as a Second Language PreK-12 (490)
- Early Childhood PreK-4 (497)
- Computer Science K-12 (173)
- Agriscience 6-12 (151)
- Agricultural Education 6-12 (150)
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