Christian Gross

English Writing Professor at College of Western Idaho
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Garden City, Idaho, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Teaching Certification - Idaho
    Idaho State Board of Education
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Teaching Certification - Wyoming
    Wyoming State Department of Education
    Sep, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR/BLS Provider
    American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
    Jul, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • College of Western Idaho
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • English Writing Professor
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      1. English professor: 100, 101, 101P, & 1022. Design innovative lesson to bring student writing to higher levels3. Integrate current events with English writing lessons to tie English to relatable experiences

    • Dual Credit Liaison
      • May 2021 - Present

      1. Liaise between emerging secondary dual credit instructors and the college to ensure educators are credentialed and meet college requirements2. Ensure a smooth transition between educators' previous employment and new responsibilities3. Work with educators to ensure high levels of rigor in dual credit instruction4. Complete site visits and observations and report back to the college

  • West Ada School District
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • High School English & Dual Credit Teacher
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      1. Teach 11th grade & dual credit English2. Teach creative writing3. Design engaging lessons that meet Common Core and university standards 4. Collaborate within a professional learning community to ensure the best quality education5. Act as liaison between College of Western Idaho and emerging dual credit educators

    • Department Chair & English Teacher
      • Sep 2016 - Sep 2020

      1. Lead the English department through PLC-style collaboration2. Teach self-contained gifted & talented English3. Find new and innovative ways to teach social/emotional intelligence-based curriculum

  • Positive Action, Inc.
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Whole-School Reform Consultant
      • Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

      1. Develop Whole-School Reform models under the federal 1003(g) School Improvement Grant program. 2. Guide Local Education Agencies (superintendents and principals) through the process of long-term school reform. 3. Develop curriculum aligned to the Positive Action philosophy, Common Core, and state standards. 4. Edit documents for publication. 1. Develop Whole-School Reform models under the federal 1003(g) School Improvement Grant program. 2. Guide Local Education Agencies (superintendents and principals) through the process of long-term school reform. 3. Develop curriculum aligned to the Positive Action philosophy, Common Core, and state standards. 4. Edit documents for publication.

  • STARR Family Behavioral Health
    • Boise, Idaho Area
    • Case Manager/PSR Specialist
      • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

      Case Manager: 1. Utilize community resources to benefit clients in day-to-day living situations 2. Provide organizational strategies to families with limited resources 3. Counsel clients to minimize stress and crisis situations related to community-based need Psychosocial Rehabilitation: 4. Provide social rehabilitation for clients with mental health issues 5. Collaborate with families to ensure healthy living environments 6. Work extensively with clients dealing with various mental health issues to ensure success in all areas of daily life Show less

  • Boise State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Learning Assistant - Multilicultural English
      • 2014 - 2015

      1. Teach English Writing and Literature to multilingual/multicultural learners 2. Collaborate with the instructors to ensure successful learning sessions are aligned to class goals and curriculum 3. Attend all class sessions to assist four classes of second-language English writers in English 197 4. Provide academic and cultural support to students in English writing and literary analysis 1. Teach English Writing and Literature to multilingual/multicultural learners 2. Collaborate with the instructors to ensure successful learning sessions are aligned to class goals and curriculum 3. Attend all class sessions to assist four classes of second-language English writers in English 197 4. Provide academic and cultural support to students in English writing and literary analysis

  • Huey Deng High School
    • Ylan City, Taiwan
    • English Writing Teacher
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

      1. Teach English writing to native Chinese speaking students in grades 7-12 2. Move the English writing curriculum away from a strict grammar approach 3. Write and implement all English writing curriculum 4. Mentor two U.S. college seniors in their student-teaching 1. Teach English writing to native Chinese speaking students in grades 7-12 2. Move the English writing curriculum away from a strict grammar approach 3. Write and implement all English writing curriculum 4. Mentor two U.S. college seniors in their student-teaching

  • Teton County School District #1
    • English Teacher
      • Sep 2004 - Nov 2010

      1. Teach English writing and literature to grades 9-11 2. Pedagogical reading focuses on American, world, and British literature 3. Pedagogical writing focuses on personal narrative, the research paper, response to literature and persuasive writing; poetry units at all levels 4. Collaborate with colleagues to write standardized assessments aligned to State Standards 1. Teach English writing and literature to grades 9-11 2. Pedagogical reading focuses on American, world, and British literature 3. Pedagogical writing focuses on personal narrative, the research paper, response to literature and persuasive writing; poetry units at all levels 4. Collaborate with colleagues to write standardized assessments aligned to State Standards

  • Paragon Mattress
    • Jackson, Wyoming
    • Small Business Owner
      • Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

      1. Lead main floor sales, main floor layout design 2. Review and order new products, maintain stock 3. Lead quality control, lead warranty inspector 1. Lead main floor sales, main floor layout design 2. Review and order new products, maintain stock 3. Lead quality control, lead warranty inspector

Education

  • Boise State University
    Master's degree, English Language and Literature, Postcolonial Nigerian Literature
    2011 - 2015
  • Carroll College
    Bachelor's degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    1999 - 2003

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