Christy Whittington
Bixby,OK
Summary
Caring and dedicated future teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Loves creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Para Professional
Bixby Public Schools
Bixby, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Assist in lesson plans
- Implementation of science and art lessons
- Teach and assist children individually and in small groups to reinforce educational learning concepts presented by lead teacher
- Teach and assist children individually and in small groups to reinforce behavioral and emotional learning and support
- Facilitated classroom management procedures to create an effective learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Homemaker
11.2009 - Current
- Written and verbal communication with various organizations
- Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
- Ability to listen and comprehend multiple conversations at one time
- Conflict resolution
Team Leader/Policy Specialist
AIG
Overland Park, KS
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations -
Pittsburg State University
05.2002
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Care of patients
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Event Coordination
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving
- Calming presence
- Development of training manuals
- Teaching new skills
- Detailed and attention to detail
- Analytical
- Organized
- Multi-tasker
- CPR Certified
Certification
- Oklahoma Certified in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Para Professional
Bixby Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Homemaker
11.2009 - Current
Team Leader/Policy Specialist
AIG
03.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations -
Pittsburg State University
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