Christina McBride's Resume

K-8 Teacher

I am a devoted and passionate individual with a desire to support and encourage each and every child to reach his or her fullest potential. I believe in providing students with a secure, compassionate, and motivational learning environment that promotes their growth intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally.

Areas of expertise include:

• Successful Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design
• Interactive Exercises
• Interdisciplinary Learning
• Student Centers
• Student Motivation

Certifications

CPR/First Aide Certified (Winter 2017)
Active Shooter Training (Fall 2016)
RAZ Kids and Early Reading Intervention Training (Spring 2014)
Project Cornerstone Training (Fall 2013)
Safe Environment Training (Summer 2013)
Playworks Training (Spring 2013)
SchoolOne Training (Winter 2013)
Digital Citizenship Training (Fall 2012)
Ethics Camp Training (Summer 2012)
Legal Responsibility Training for Teachers (Winter 2011)
CTAP Certified (Summer 2010)
Blood-Borne Pathogens Training (Winter 2008)

Teaching Experience

Achievements

• Created detailed lesson plans in the areas of Language Arts and Reading, Science, Mathematics, History/Social Sciences, Religion and Art
• Implemented the California Common Core and California State Standards in everyday learning
• Created and implemented effective and motivating Classroom Management strategies
• Designed various tools for tracking and organizing both formal and informal student assessments
• Differentiated instruction for students with special needs, as well as those achieving above grade-level
• Guided students through Conflict-Resolution
• Created and maintained active relationships with parents (weekly newsletters, open door policy, etc.)
• Served as an active participant in the WCEA/WASC self-study process by helping to collect evidence and collaborating on the writing process. St. Justin School successfully completed the Accreditation Process.

Professional Development

CUE 2017 National Conference
CUE Annual Conference on Education Technology
Spring 2017

Foundations of Reading Instruction Seminar
The SuperKids Reading Program
Winter 2017

Timesaving Differentiated Math Work Stations to Practice Your State Mathematics Standards
Burea of Education & Research
Winter 2017

Ongoing Professional Development Courses
Humboldt State University
Winter 2017 – Present

Teaching High-Impact Comprehension Strategies in K-2 Classrooms
Zaner Bloser; Kathy Barclay, Ed.D.
Spring 2016

ELA Common Core Standards Implementation Workshop
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Winter 2016

Design Teams (PLC’s): Teaching as a Team Sport
Dr. Michael White; Queen of Apostles School
Winter 2016

Mathematics Common Core Standards Implementation Workshop
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Fall 2015

Data Analysis Workshop
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Fall 2015

Common Core: Depth of Knowledge Workshop
St. Justin School; Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2015

ELA In-Depth
St. Justin School; Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2015

Kindergarten Classroom Articulation
St. John of Cupertino; Catholic Diocese of California
Winter 2015

Integrated Technology In-Service
St. John Vianney; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Winter 2015

WCEA/WASC Accrediation Self-Study Year
Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Sadlier-Oxford Common Core Math Workshop
St. Justin School; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Summer 2014

RAZ-Kids: Taking it to the Next Level
St. Justin School; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Spring 2014

The Digital Shift Conference
Notre Dame High School; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Winter 2013

Kindergarten Common Core Math Curriculum Collaboration
Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Winter 2013

Playworks Training
St. Justin School; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Spring 2013

SchoolOne Training
St. Justin School; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Winter 2013

Standards-Based Report Card In-Service
St. Justin School; Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Winter 2013

Common Core Math Curriculum Design
Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2012

Digital Citizenship In-Service
Holy Spirit School; Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2012

Reading A-Z and RAZ Kids Training and Webinar
Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2012

Step Up to Writing Workshop
Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Fall 2012

Faith Formation Conference
Catholic Diocese of San Jose
Fall of 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015

iPads in the Primary Classroom Workshop
San Luis Obispo Computer-Using Educators
Spring 2012

Autism Connection and Lindamood-Bell for Reading and Comprehension In-Service
The Laureate School
Winter 2012

Alternative Assessments In-Service
Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Spring 2011

Reading and Literacy Workshop
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Winter 2011