Criste Allen
Enola,PA
Summary
Passionate and organized educator committed to creating positive classroom environments where every student feels seen, valued, and motivated to learn. Brings expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and relationship building to foster high levels of student engagement. Detail-oriented and collaborative by nature, with a strong ability to partner with families and colleagues to support the whole student.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Winchester, VA
08.2004 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adapting teaching techniques accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum implementation and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA12-1999
Curriculum And Instruction
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA / 2004Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT / 2008Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Trained in Cognitive Coaching 2025
Served as Lead Teacher 2025-2026
Served on the Instructional Leadership Team 2025-2026
Trained in Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Training+ 2023 and Morphology+ 2025 through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
Completed Mentoring Matters Professional Learning 2021
Certification
Elementary Education PreK-6
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Curriculum And Instruction
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Mathematics Education
Western Governors University