Christine L Terrell

220 Wexford Overlook Drive Roswell, Georgia 30075 H:770-518-0432 C:770-880-1915terrellgirls@att.net

Professional Summary: Dedicated and student-focused Teacher of the Year, who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every childs learning style and abilities are addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
Teaching Credentials: Georgia Teacher Certification T5 Early Childhood Education P-5 FLD 808 Middle Grades FLD 809, 851, 853, 854 National Teacher Exam current since 1992 1988 2014 Summer 2014 Since 2013

Awards, Honors, and Continued Education: Teacher of the Year TAG Certification Program, enrolled Delta Kappa Gamma

Work History: Fulton County Schools, Summit Hill Elementary School -Milton, GA 07/1999-current Teacher and Grade Chair, 2nd and 4th grades Instructs up to 33 students; all subject areas in heterogeneous, team-taught, and departmentalized settings Develops students computer and technology skills through an Inspired Classroom Uses differentiated diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to drive planning and instruction Engages students in authentic learning by providing real-life examples and interdisciplinary connections. Promotes physical, cognitive, and affective development by implementing classroom activities involving multiple intelligences Meets regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress; views parents as partners in learning Very experienced in SST/RTI; implements student and teacher data binders to monitor progress Assesses student reading levels according to DIBELS, leveled reading passages, and SRI Individualized instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners (EIP -Accelerated) Fosters a classroom environment in which children can feel safe to take academic risks Maintains grade level and classroom websites to promote parent and community involvement.
Fulton County Schools, Sweet Apple Elementary School Roswell, GA 09/1998-05/1999 Teacher, SIA (EIP) Instructed 1st grade students in early intervention reading program Developed lessons, instructional materials, and evaluation tools to monitor student progress. Adapted teaching strategies and approaches to meet the varying student needs and interests. Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software. Determined supplementary materials needed to support classroom instruction

Christine L Terrell
220 Wexford Overlook Drive Roswell, Georgia 30075 H:770-518-0432 C:770-880-1915terrellgirls@att.net

Education Master of Science: Elementary and Middle Grades Walden University-Minneapolis, MN GPA: 4 Major: Elementary and Middle Grades Math and Reading
Bachelor Of Science: Primary and Elementary Education Wheelock College, Boston, MA GPA: 3.6 Double Minor in Psychology and English Developed and established the colleges first foreign exchange program for teaching internships, Paris, France; International School of Paris; English instruction for International Students

2008

1988

Associate of Applied Science: Early and Primary Education State University of New YorkCobleskill, NY Skills:

1986

Experiential learning Promethean Board integration DRA and DIBELS experience Balanced literacy instruction Differentiated planning, teaching, and assessment Varied and high-level teaching strategies Cooperative sharing and planning with teammates

Data-driven instruction Strong written and verbal communication Differentiated instruction based on daily formative assessments RTI/SST competent Trained Creativity Product scorer for Talented and Gifted department Teacher Mentor Grade Level Chair

Technology Skills and Advanced Training:

Promethean Blogs Kids Click (search) IXL Study Island Prezi (presentations)

Power Point Popplet (idea mapping) Instagroc (web mapping) Wiki spaces Glogster Mastery Connect

iPad apps for student learning Goanimate (animate) Pixton (animate) Linoit (stickies) Gliffy (diagraming) Haiku Deck

During our years together, I have witnessed Christines

masterful teaching skills and her organization to support student learning. She was recognized by Cambridge Education's School Quality Review team who acknowledged the higher order questioning strategies and academic challenge at play in her room. Nancy J. Murphy, Principal, Summit Hill Elementary, Milton, GA