Christina Georgopoulos has extensive education and experience working with children and vulnerable populations. She received a Master's degree in teaching from Drake University and a Bachelor's degree in child services from Iowa State University. Her student teaching and practicum experiences included preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms focusing on subjects like literacy, math, science and social studies. Professionally, she has worked as an educational associate, case manager coordinating services for adults with disabilities, and service coordinator for clients' community living needs.
Christina Georgopoulos has extensive education and experience working with children and vulnerable populations. She received a Master's degree in teaching from Drake University and a Bachelor's degree in child services from Iowa State University. Her student teaching and practicum experiences included preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms focusing on subjects like literacy, math, science and social studies. Professionally, she has worked as an educational associate, case manager coordinating services for adults with disabilities, and service coordinator for clients' community living needs.
Christina Georgopoulos has extensive education and experience working with children and vulnerable populations. She received a Master's degree in teaching from Drake University and a Bachelor's degree in child services from Iowa State University. Her student teaching and practicum experiences included preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms focusing on subjects like literacy, math, science and social studies. Professionally, she has worked as an educational associate, case manager coordinating services for adults with disabilities, and service coordinator for clients' community living needs.
Christina Georgopoulos has extensive education and experience working with children and vulnerable populations. She received a Master's degree in teaching from Drake University and a Bachelor's degree in child services from Iowa State University. Her student teaching and practicum experiences included preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms focusing on subjects like literacy, math, science and social studies. Professionally, she has worked as an educational associate, case manager coordinating services for adults with disabilities, and service coordinator for clients' community living needs.
Drake University, Des Moines, IA December 2014 Degree: Masters of Science in Teaching GPA: 3.86 /4.00 Endorsements: Unified Early Childhood and Reading
Iowa State University, Ames, IA December 2008 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Child, Adult, and Family Services GPA: 3.27/4.00 Emphasis: Child
International Experience Journey to Greece, Athens, Greece Summer 2008 University of Northern Iowa, Vilseck, Germany Fall 2008
Student Teaching Experience
North Polk West Elementary, Polk City, IA August 2014-October 2014 Preschool classroom Collaborated with grade level team to create and implement lessons centered on Early Iowa Learning Standards and GOLD Assessment Designed differentiated lesson plans adhering to students Individual Educational Plan Conducted GOLD Assessment on twenty-four students Used Sign Language with students as needed
Prairie Trail Elementary, Ankeny, IA October 2014-Decemeber 2014 Kindergarten classroom Engaged in multiple teaching strategies including small group, individual instruction, and co-teaching Collaborated with grade level team to create and implement lessons centered on Iowa Core Standards Utilized effective classroom management strategies
Practicum Experiences
Holy Trinity Elementary, Des Moines, IA Summer 2014 2 nd Grade Tutoring-Reading Focus
Heartland AEA 11 Spring 2014 Preschool-Early Childhood Special Education Focus
Walnut Hills Elementary, Waukee, IA Spring 2014 4 th Grade classroom-Literacy Focus Christina Georgopoulos 7711 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 821-9062 cragias@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________________________
Schuler Elementary, Waukee, IA Fall 2013 Kindergarten classroom-Literacy Focus
Merrill Middle School, Des Moines, IA Fall 2013 ESL classroom-ESL Focus
Garton Elementary, Des Moines, IA Spring 2013 Kindergarten classroom-Math Focus
St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines, IA Fall 2012 1 st Grade classroom-Junior Achievement
Crestview Elementary, West Des Moines, IA Fall 2012 2 nd Grade classroom-Social Studies Focus
Waukee South Middle School, Waukee, IA Fall 2012 6 th Grade classroom-Science Focus
Professional Experiences
Respite Connection, Urbandale, IA June 2013-present Respite/Supported Community Living Supervise client in the community and home while implementing Behavior Intervention Plan Provided assistance to clients participating in community activities Provided necessary care to meet clients needs
Urbandale Community School District Urbandale, IA October 2013-May 2014 General Education/Special Education Associate Supervised children Provided in-class support to students with Individualized Educational Plans Reinforced skills and concepts taught by lead teacher
Golden Circle, Des Moines, IA December 2011-October 2013 Case Manager Sought out services for mental health and intellectual disabled adults Managed a mental health/intellectual disability caseload of 25 clients Managed funding for client services
Candeo, Ankeny, IA July 2009-December 2011 Service Coordinator Coordinated a Community Living Caseload for 16 clients Hired and supervised 26 staff members Developed budgets and created staff schedules based on client needs