Cristin Allen
Point Arena
Summary
Dynamic Middle School Science Teacher at Point Arena School District, skilled in inquiry-based teaching and classroom management. Enhanced student engagement through hands-on experiments and technology integration, fostering a passion for STEM. Successfully coordinated science fairs and field trips, promoting real-world scientific exploration and collaboration among students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kids Club Director
The Sea Ranch Lodge
04.2022 - Current
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Managed budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently while maintaining high-quality programming and facilities.
- Recruited, trained and managed team of up to 18 team members.
Middle School Science Teacher
Point Arena School District
06.2011 - Current
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Organized field trips related to the curriculum content, offering students firsthand exposure to scientific processes at work outside the classroom setting.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest trends in education and continually refine teaching methodologies.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers within the school community, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and best practices for classroom management.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Dominican University
San Rafael, CA05-2013
Single Subject Teaching Credential Program - Education
Dominican University
San Rafael, CA05-2012
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program - Education
Dominican University
San Rafael, CA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Mills College
Oakland05-2010
Skills
- Science fair coordinator (13 years)
- Leadership Team (5 years)
- Teacher in charge (2 years)
- Teacher mentor (4 years)
- Discipline specialist (8 years)
- Webmaster (12 years)
- Laboratory oversight
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning
- Field trip coordination
- Basketball and Volleyball coach
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Microscope use
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
Credentials
Multiple Subject Credential
Single Subject Credential
- Earth and Planetary Science
Timeline
Kids Club Director
The Sea Ranch Lodge
04.2022 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Point Arena School District
06.2011 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Dominican University
Single Subject Teaching Credential Program - Education
Dominican University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program - Education
Dominican University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Mills College
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