christina grande
English Teacher/ College Counselor at Trinity Episcopal School (RVA)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Les Mills Body Combat certificate
Les Mills InternationalAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in College Counseling
University of California San DiegoAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching License
VA Department of EducationJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of the USASep, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Trinity Episcopal School (RVA)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher/ College Counselor
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Aug 2019 - Present
- Manage caseload of juniors and seniors- Host colleges on campus- Guide students through college application process or Gap Year Programs- Guide students through Junior Work Week Program - Gather resources for students on financial aid, scholarships, out-of-state colleges and universities- Collect data on college admissions- Schedule students for appropriate courses
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English Teacher, 11th grade Sponsor
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Aug 2002 - Present
English Instructor, Trinity Episcopal School Richmond, VA 2002- present- Created and organized Sunshine Committee, committee designed to increase morale; activities include organizing social events for faculty, celebrating faculty-English Department Head, 2007-2010 -IB trained: Diploma Programme Category 1 English A: Literature 2019-Facilitated Grading Scale Change Collaboration Team-Trained by Flocane, Inc.: leadership training strategic plan, Fall 2018 -Developed curriculum and taught: English 8, English 10 Standard, English 10 Honors, English 11 Honors/IB, English 12 AP -Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, SAT Prep, College Essay Writing-Supervised IB Diploma Programmed Candidates on Extended Essay-Scored IB entrance exams for potential scholarship candidates, - Created/scored Trinity entrance exams-Sponsored 11th grade class: planned Homecoming activities, planned and organized Prom, managed food sales, organized class leadership/elections-Sponsored Reading Club: organized book events and meetings -Sponsored Literary Magazine : organized submissions and contests, led weekly meetings Show less
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College Essay Writing Instructor
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Aug 2004 - Present
- Designed college counseling boot camp course - Collaborated with other college counselors to create College Application Course - Guided students through Common Application and Coalition Application - Designed college counseling boot camp course - Collaborated with other college counselors to create College Application Course - Guided students through Common Application and Coalition Application
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Sportsbackers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Half Marathon Assistant Coach
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
-Assistant coach for Half Marathon training team - Guided runners through Half Marathon training plan and half marathon race (August- November) -Assistant coach for Half Marathon training team - Guided runners through Half Marathon training plan and half marathon race (August- November)
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Home Schoolers
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher, Home Schooled students
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Aug 2007 - May 2012
-Created writing/ literature course for small group of home-schooled students -Met twice a week -Created writing/ literature course for small group of home-schooled students -Met twice a week
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Instructor, Governor’s School Humanities Program
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
-Collaborated with other teachers to create month-long, college-level curriculum for advanced high school learners -Facilitated cooperative learning and instruction to enhance creativity in students -Created intellectually challenging opportunities for students and employed contemporary instructional techniques -Collaborated with other teachers to create month-long, college-level curriculum for advanced high school learners -Facilitated cooperative learning and instruction to enhance creativity in students -Created intellectually challenging opportunities for students and employed contemporary instructional techniques
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Comfort Zone Camp
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Comfort Zone Buddy
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2008
- Trained to be Comfort Zone buddy- working one on one with a child who has lost a parent - Participated in camp over a weekend with buddy - Trained to be Comfort Zone buddy- working one on one with a child who has lost a parent - Participated in camp over a weekend with buddy
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Marathon Coach
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May 2004 - May 2008
-Coached a group of adults training for Richmond marathon (June- November every year) - Guided trainees through the course on day of marathon -Coached a group of adults training for Richmond marathon (June- November every year) - Guided trainees through the course on day of marathon
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Education
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2018 - 2019
University of California San Diego
Certification in College Counseling, College Counseling -
2000 - 2002
American University
Masters of Teaching, Secondary Education, English -
1996 - 2000
College of William and Mary
Bachelors of Arts, English Language and Literature/Letters
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