Christina Lynn Wilson
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OBJECTIVE:
To provide insight and expertise to teachers and students to create successful learning environments.
EDUCATION:
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Lansing, MI
Master's of Education: Special Education
May 2013
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science: Psychology/Special Education
Aug. 2007
Minor: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment (K-12)
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Resource Room Teacher – Hillman Schools
August 2007-Present
Hillman, MI
Hillman Elementary
- Facilitated IEP’s for students on my caseload.
- Focused on language arts instruction in order to achieve student’s goals.
- Use of Read Naturally program to aid students in reading fluency.
- Conducted the Brigance Assessment and MLPP to assess reading goals.
Primary SCI Teacher - AMA-ESD
June 2008-August 2008
Alpena, MI
Pied Piper School
- Planned for and taught students during the extended school year.
- Planned field trips with the paraprofessionals so students could gain access to different experiences and the community.
Student Teacher – Grand Rapids Public Schools
January 2007-June 2007
Grand Rapids, MI
Kent Hills Elementary
- Planned for and taught a 4th/5th grade split Emotional Impairment classroom.
- Conducted a Functional Behavior Analysis and implemented a Behavior Improvement Plan.
- Maintained a level system for behavior management in the classroom.
Student Teacher – Rockford Public Schools
Aug. 2006-Dec. 2006
Rockford, MI
Valley View Elementary
- Planned for and taught 5th graders Math, Science, English, Computer Technology, and Spelling.
- Created accommodations and extensions for students with special needs as well as gifted and talented students.
- Followed the curriculum for Everyday Mathematics.
Student Teacher – Grand Rapids Public Schools
January 2006-June 2006
Grand Rapids, MI
Lincoln Developmental
- Assisted 14-18 year old students with Severe Multiple Impairments in many different areas of living (cooking, toileting, grooming, etc.)
- Participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Attended a MOVE program conference.
- Prepared and presented a fashion show for a fundraiser for our room.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Sunday Supper Volunteer – Alpena, MI (2006-Present)
Odyssey of the Mind Judge – Grand Rapids, MI (2007)
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer – Alpena, MI (2004-2006)
Youth Volunteer Corps Volunteer – Alpena, MI (1996-2002)