Christina Engel
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced, caring and enthusiastic teacher with strong leadership, communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating and diverse environments that help students achieve their full potential while enjoying learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues. Fully committed to moving the school forward in it's mission.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
01.2003 - Current
- Subjects: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Technology
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study
- Established positive relationships with parents and stakeholders to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills
- Expeditionary Learning
- Writing curriculum for the school's Expeditionary Learning Program
- Responsive Classroom trained
- Experienced virtual teacher on Google Classroom, Zoom and Seesaw
- Guiding/Coaching new teachers with curriculum planning and assessment
- Active member of the School Leadership Team.
- Team Lead for the primary grades
- Organizing and leading weekly team meetings
- Teacher representative for the Parent Teacher Organization
- Created curriculum for the school's Expeditionary Learning Education program
- Planned and orchestrated school wide events to promote the school's mission
- Demographic experience: Urban and Suburban schools. Teaching children with autism, social and emotional deficits. Teaching in a multicultural setting. Teaching in a diverse economic setting
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD01-2004
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-1993
Skills
- Lesson Plan Delivery
- Interactive Teaching And Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Individualized Instruction
- Use of Data to Drive Instruction
- Extensive Knowledge of the IEP Process
- Parent And Student Communication
- School Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Cross Curricular Approach
- Artistic and Creative
- Community Relations
- Partnership Development
- Responsive Classroom Approach
Professional Roles
January 2003 - August 2003
Furley Elementary
Grade 3 Teacher
August 2003 - August 2004
Harford Heights Primary
Special Education Resource Teacher
Member of the Child Study Team
August 2004 - August 2006
Holabird Elementary School
2nd Grade Teacher, Team Leader
August 2006 - Present
The Midtown Academy - Charter & Expeditionary Learning School
1st Grade Teacher, Team Leader
Instructional Lead Team
PTO Teacher Representative
School Leadership Team
Interests
- Travel
- Reading
- Kickboxing
- Family
- Scrapbooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
01.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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