Christine Riley
Escondido
Summary
With a proven track record at The Classical Academies, I've excelled in merging technology integration with adaptive learning strategies to elevate K-8 ELA and Math education. My expertise in instructional plan development and teacher training has significantly enhanced curriculum effectiveness, evidenced by marked improvements in standardized testing outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Writer
The Classical Academies
08.2014 - Current
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Looked at student testing data and compared it to new and past curriculum.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for math and language arts.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
Educational Specialist
The Classical Academies
08.2005 - 08.2014
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Educated parents and students on course selection to align with growth goals.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for parents and students.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Mentored low achieving students to develop plans for grade improvements.
- Taught middle school and elementary reading success classes.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Reading Specialist
Douglas County Schools
11.1998 - 11.2000
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Used approaches such as systematic phonics instruction to achieve dramatic results with students.
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher
Douglas County Schools
01.1995 - 06.1998
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Worked to open a new school including hiring, choosing curriculum, new teacher training, communicating with parents, and creating school policies.
- Facilitated school clubs and organizations.
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy
03.1992 - 06.1994
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks and other educational materials.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Teacher's Aide Math and ESL
Crawford High School
09.1991 - 03.1992
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed curriculum and plan to teach English to new students from Ethiopia.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
California English Learner Added Authorization - Education
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA04-2022
Master of Education, Instructional Design - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2019
California Clear Credential - Education
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA06-1991
Skills
- Adaptive learning
- Subject matter expertise K-8 ELA and Math
- Technology integration
- Teacher training
- Instructional strategies
- Problem-based learning
- Instructional plan development
Timeline
Curriculum Writer
The Classical Academies
08.2014 - Current
Educational Specialist
The Classical Academies
08.2005 - 08.2014
Reading Specialist
Douglas County Schools
11.1998 - 11.2000
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher
Douglas County Schools
01.1995 - 06.1998
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy
03.1992 - 06.1994
Teacher's Aide Math and ESL
Crawford High School
09.1991 - 03.1992
California English Learner Added Authorization - Education
University of California, San Diego
Master of Education, Instructional Design - Education
Western Governors University
California Clear Credential - Education
California State University, San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Education
University of San Diego
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