CHRISTI GEIST
Knoxville
Summary
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary levels for students from over 15 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELL Teacher
Knox County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered cultural understanding by offering insights into customs, idioms, and expressions unique to each language.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Supported ESL learners through tailored language instruction and cultural understanding activities.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
Preschool Teacher
Knox County Head Start
01.2014 - 05.2022
- Lead teacher in a classroom of 18-20 children, ages 3-5 years old
- Effectively used Creative Curriculum as well as TN state standards/Common Core Standards in the classroom
- Taught Kindergarten readiness skills such as alphabet/numeral recognition, phonics, and handwriting
- Also taught interpersonal communication skills and social emotional skills
- Contributed to implementing standards under Creative Curriculum guidelines
- Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff
- Analyzed assessment data per individual student to create IEPs and provide each student with an individual learning path.
Education
Masters of Arts English Language Learners - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
B.A. Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2012
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Communication with Parents
- Problem Solving
- Student Performance
- Accountable
- Analytical
Certification
- Practitioner's License - Early Childhood Education
- Educational License English Language Learners (pre-k- 12)
Personal Information
Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR/ ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER INSTRUCTOR
Timeline
ELL Teacher
Knox County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Knox County Head Start
01.2014 - 05.2022
Masters of Arts English Language Learners - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Western Governors University
B.A. Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Carson Newman University
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