Cristina Sharp
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
Corinth,TX
Summary
Bilingual diagnostician with expertise in educational assessments and interventions. Skilled in identifying learning needs and implementing strategies to support student success. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving measurable outcomes. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing educational environments and committed to excellence in service delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Professor, Teacher Preparation/Child Development
El Paso Community College, Transmountain Campus
01.2002 - Current
- Facilitated instruction for EDUC and TECA courses, encompassing special populations and foundations of teaching with a caseload of 150 students.
- Designed syllabus, established course outline, and executed grading procedures.
- Taught the process of IEP's and RTI and the identification of Special Education.
- Advised students on academic pathways toward teaching careers.
- Worked alongside colleagues to refine course content and optimize delivery techniques.
- Collaborated with local high schools in the role of EPCC PTECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School).
- Evaluated faculty performance as campus coordinator.
Contract Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
El Paso Del Norte Charter School
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Conducted diagnostic assessments and provided educational consulting for students with disabilities with a caseload of approximately 55 students.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive evaluations that addressed the unique challenges faced by all students.
- Served as a resource for educators seeking guidance on working effectively with linguistically diverse populations, promoting inclusive learning environments.
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
El Paso ISD
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Conducted diagnostic assessments and provided educational consulting for students with disabilities.
Resource Teacher
El Paso ISD, Putnam Elementary
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Delivered instruction in grades 1-5 across all content areas in English and Spanish.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
Education
Completion of Educational Diagnostician Certification -
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX08.2000
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
University of Texas
El Paso, TX08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas
El Paso, TX12.1993
Skills
- Bilingual assessment
- Individualized education plans
- Special education
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Learning disabilities identification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Certification
- Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) 2/11/2025
- Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System -T-TESS Appraiser Certification 3/5/2025
- Certified Educational Diagnostician (Grade PK-12) August 2031
- Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8)- Life
- Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12)-Life
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professor, Teacher Preparation/Child Development
El Paso Community College, Transmountain Campus
01.2002 - Current
Contract Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
El Paso Del Norte Charter School
01.2002 - 01.2011
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
El Paso ISD
01.2000 - 01.2002
Resource Teacher
El Paso ISD, Putnam Elementary
01.1996 - 01.2000
Completion of Educational Diagnostician Certification -
Sul Ross State University
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas