Christina Freds-Villa
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Margaret Winters
Christina was a serious student who worked hard and thought about the course material. She asked good questions as well. All of these traits (seriousness, thoughtfulness, questioning) will stand her in good stead in any position. Margaret E. Winters Professor of French and Linguistics Associate Provost
Katie Price
Christina and I trained together through the NYC Teaching Fellows and attended graduate classes together while both teaching high school special education at different schools in NYC. Christina is very hard-working and motivated. She constantly seeks to improve herself professionally and puts 100% effort into all tasks, no matter how big or small.
Margaret Winters
Christina was a serious student who worked hard and thought about the course material. She asked good questions as well. All of these traits (seriousness, thoughtfulness, questioning) will stand her in good stead in any position. Margaret E. Winters Professor of French and Linguistics Associate Provost
Katie Price
Christina and I trained together through the NYC Teaching Fellows and attended graduate classes together while both teaching high school special education at different schools in NYC. Christina is very hard-working and motivated. She constantly seeks to improve herself professionally and puts 100% effort into all tasks, no matter how big or small.
Margaret Winters
Christina was a serious student who worked hard and thought about the course material. She asked good questions as well. All of these traits (seriousness, thoughtfulness, questioning) will stand her in good stead in any position. Margaret E. Winters Professor of French and Linguistics Associate Provost
Katie Price
Christina and I trained together through the NYC Teaching Fellows and attended graduate classes together while both teaching high school special education at different schools in NYC. Christina is very hard-working and motivated. She constantly seeks to improve herself professionally and puts 100% effort into all tasks, no matter how big or small.
Margaret Winters
Christina was a serious student who worked hard and thought about the course material. She asked good questions as well. All of these traits (seriousness, thoughtfulness, questioning) will stand her in good stead in any position. Margaret E. Winters Professor of French and Linguistics Associate Provost
Katie Price
Christina and I trained together through the NYC Teaching Fellows and attended graduate classes together while both teaching high school special education at different schools in NYC. Christina is very hard-working and motivated. She constantly seeks to improve herself professionally and puts 100% effort into all tasks, no matter how big or small.
Experience
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Lansing School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Preschool Teacher
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Education nationale
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France
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Institutrice d'anglais
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Enseignante d'anglais dans une école publique avec les sections internationales dont que j'ai enseigné l'anglais Enseignante d'anglais dans une école publique avec les sections internationales dont que j'ai enseigné l'anglais
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Basic Trust
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New York, New York
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Leadership Intern
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Early Childhood Leadership Early Childhood Leadership
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Interim Director
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
Responsible for carrying out school mission by implementing curriculum, overseeing teachers and ensuring that both school sites run smoothly in accordance with school policies and procedures in the absence of the school's Director.
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Lead Preschool Teacher
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
Support the school mission by developing and executing curriculum and daily lesson plans in accordance with the established philosophy.
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After School Program Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
Lead and supervise teaching staff in developing and implementing appropriate after school curriculum. Implement and oversee pick up and drop off procedures for children attending the After School program from other local schools.
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Olive Treehouse Group LLC
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Brooklyn, NYC, New York
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Lead PreK Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2015
-Lead instruction for the 4s classroom in a play based, art based preschool setting -Incorporate Project Based Learning inside of classroom play centers -Invite and coordinate parent visits into the classroom for volunteering and special events -Organize regular community field trips -Plan curriculum lessons based on units of study and student interest -Collaborate instruction and planning with special instructors (music, french, visitors and related service providers) -Maintain monthly newsletters, weekly recaps and Flickr photo account for communication updates with parents/staff Show less
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EBL Coaching
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher/Tutor
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Jan 2013 - May 2014
-Contract special education tutoring services for students with individualized instructional needs -Invoice services -Schedule travel itineraries between student homes -Adapt instruction as needed -Communicate with parents and tutoring agency about student needs, schedules, etc. -Contract special education tutoring services for students with individualized instructional needs -Invoice services -Schedule travel itineraries between student homes -Adapt instruction as needed -Communicate with parents and tutoring agency about student needs, schedules, etc.
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Independent
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Independent Contractor
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Teacher/Tutor (ECE, SpEd, ESL, French)
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
●Translate Special Education Evaluations for Elisabeth Cros Consulting, LLC ●Provide child care services for infants and toddlers ● Provide ESL instruction to French children & adults throughout Manhattan ● Adapt differentiated instruction to K12 students with learning disabilities ● Invoice accounts receivable on a monthly basis ● Collaborate with student’s educational facilities, classroom teachers and parents to provide concise, relevant services ● Maintain professional calendar and travel arrangements to and from instructional sessions Show less
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Teach for America/Bronx Lighthouse Charter School
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Greater New York City Area
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Teacher Mentor/2nd Grade Teacher
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
• Supervised five Teach for America Elementary School Corps Members during Summer Institute • Observed, analyzed and critiqued 7 daily lessons, providing instructional feedback to Corps Members • Submitted daily reports to Teach for America staff on Corps Members' teaching development • Advised Corps Members on collaborative approaches involving educational stakeholders • Create yearly curriculum maps, units and lessons for 2nd grade Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies • Maintain student grades, attendance and parent communication using Power Teacher software • Collaborate with colleagues to organize extra curricular learning activities and events • Instruct Literacy using the Readers and Writers Workshop Method Show less
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New York City Teaching Fellows
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Greater New York City Area
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Teaching Fellow
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
• Incorporated Smart Board & iMovie technologies into instruction to increase student engagement • Created and implemented vocational training curriculum modifications for young adults • Communicated effectively with administration regarding trainee progress, involving 3rd party vendor collaboration • Track data via SWOT analysis and formatted into report for evaluation purposes • Proactively interfaced with parents on vocational accountability and trainee progress • Incorporated Smart Board & iMovie technologies into instruction to increase student engagement • Created and implemented vocational training curriculum modifications for young adults • Communicated effectively with administration regarding trainee progress, involving 3rd party vendor collaboration • Track data via SWOT analysis and formatted into report for evaluation purposes • Proactively interfaced with parents on vocational accountability and trainee progress
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Education Nationale & Academy des Langues
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Paris Area, France
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English Language Assistant
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Oct 2006 - May 2009
● Designed and implemented ESL curriculum for K-12 students and business professionals ● Utilized multimedia technology (YouTube) to promote listening comprehension ● Designed and implemented ESL curriculum for K-12 students and business professionals ● Utilized multimedia technology (YouTube) to promote listening comprehension
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Education
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Bank Street College of Education
Master of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
Pace University
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Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature