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Cristen McWhinney

Middleville,MI

Summary

Eager educator devoted to providing an engaging and respectful learning environment for individual learning potential for students. Passionate in fostering a positive relationship between adult and peer interactions within the school environment. Dedicated to providing a positive classroom environment with a positive reinforcement student coordinated behavior plan. Dedicated to provide a inclusive classroom environment adapting to all students individualized needs. Interested in using engaging ways to incorporate technology and real life activties into classroom

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Edustaff,
12.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and following teacher lessons plans as prepared.
  • Followed school district standards for discipline and classroom management, and followed student contract developed by student and teacher
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Helped the permanent teachers to follow through on lessons in order to create a seamless transition while they are out on an absence.
  • Worked in both general education and special education classrooms across all Young Fives to Eighth grade classrooms in order to help determine how to foster peer integration between students
  • I am participating in continued professional development in order to stay up to date on best practices to implement into the classroom environment

Production Worker

Great Lakes Bindery
10.2012 - Current
  • Helped improve the use of technology across all departments to help streamline communication across departments, and increasing production capacity
  • Trained fellow employees on equipment operation, safety, and proper production processes
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining printing processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Reduced waste in the production process by monitoring materials usage and recycling products daily
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement across printing and binding processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in increased productivity and reduced downtime.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, avoiding shortages and preventing costly delays in production schedules.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
  • Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out books to customers
  • Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
  • Streamlined communication between shifts regarding any outstanding tasks or concerns that needed attention which led to improved inter-shift collaboration through email with production supervisors.
  • Worked third shift to help continue workflow and production in order to increase the production level of printing paperback, hardcover, and student planners as needed

Lead Preschool Teacher

Caledonia Child Care
04.2007 - 10.2012
  • Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
  • Worked with the level 3 preschool teacher to develop lesson plans and activities which would create a seamless transition across both age groups
  • Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable sharing engagement activities and specific learning interests.
  • Helped foster an environment which would lead to great peer and adult relationships
  • Used assessment tools to determine where each student was at in order to develop lesson ideas which met each student where they were at to help get them to where they need to be.
  • Related activities and lessons to the real world through reading, music, and regular field trips
  • Attended professional development classes through the local ISD in order to increase knowledge on current ways to foster learning with students

Nanny

Miller Family
01.2000 - 04.2007
  • Fostered a nurturing and supportive environment by consistently addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of both children
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing educational and stimulating activities.
  • Organized creative projects to promote artistic expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within the constraints of limited supplies
  • Helped the family by assisting in light housekeeping, meal preparation, and potty training of both male and female children
  • Facilitated numerous outdoor age-appropriate educational activities, as well as assisted in teaching water safety to children
  • Helped school age with homework as necessary
  • Managed behavior challenges in an age appropriate manner

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

High School Diploma -

Caledonia High School
Caledonia, MI

Skills

  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Interactive Learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 ALL SUBJECTS IN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM)

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Edustaff,
12.2023 - Current

Production Worker

Great Lakes Bindery
10.2012 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Caledonia Child Care
04.2007 - 10.2012

Nanny

Miller Family
01.2000 - 04.2007

Master of Science - Information Systems

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Western Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Caledonia High School

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