CHRISTINE HAIRSTON
Washington
Summary
Early childhood education professional with 18 years of experience, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Bright Horizons
Washington, DC
01.2025 - Current
- - Partnered and communicated effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team
- - Collaborated with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum
- - Ensure compliance with all DC licensing standards, health, and safety regulations
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
Washington, DC
01.2010 - 01.2025
- - Serve as lead Teacher for toddler, two-year-old, and preschool(ages 3-5) classrooms
- - Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum promoting cognitive, emotional, and social growth
- - Maintain strong relationships with families through daily communication, conferences, and engagement events
- - Utilize My Bright Day and MAPP for lesson planning, documentation, and parent communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Relations
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC12-2009
Skills
- Early childhood curriculum development using Discovery Driven Learning framework
- Family communication strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Collaborative learning
- Educational leadership
- Literacy development
- Mathematics instruction
- Project-based learning
Accomplishments
- Incorporated math manipulatives and interactive games that improved number recognition and counting skills for 13 of 16 students.
- Led daily literacy centers that helped 90% of students recognize letters, sounds, and basic sight words by the time they transitioned to Kindergarten.
- Provided individualized one-on-one support for a neurodivergent student with autism to promote academic, social, and behavioral development..
- Conducted weekly observations and developmental assessments for 100% of students to track growth and learning goals.
- Managed a classroom of 16 preschool children while maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
Timeline
Lead Educator
Bright Horizons
01.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2010 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Relations
North Carolina Central University