CHRISTA WILHOIT-CHURCO
Dacula, GA 30019
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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe in a nurturing teaching environment, where students are expected to excel to their highest potential. To accomplish these high expectations, I will treat my students with the respect they deserve to become compassionate citizens in our society. My mission as a teacher is to instill a sense that learning can be fun, powerful, and very important to their future success. I strive to inspire my students to become motivated, lifelong learners through positive reinforcement, an authentic relationship with my students, and to empower them with knowledge and self-esteem. I work toward this mission every day to ensure my students do their best.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2016-Present Twin Rivers Middle School, Buford GA
• Health and Physical Education Teacher: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades
• Intramurals Program (January 2023-Present)
• Running Club Program (August 2016-2019)
• Assistant Girl’s Volleyball Coach (Fall 2017)
October 2012 – 2016 Freeman’s Mill Elementary, Lawrenceville, GA
• Special Education Resource, 3rd Grade (October 2012 – May 2014)
• 3rd Grade Teacher (August 2014 – May 2016)
• Literacy Staff Development (Ongoing)
• Math Staff Development (Ongoing)
• Technology Staff Development (Ongoing)
• Sunshine Committee 3rd Grade Representative (August 2015 – May 2016)
• Technology Committee Member (August 2015 – May 2016)
• Climate Committee Member (August 2013 – May 2014)
• Orton Gillingham Training (October 2013)
April 2001 - May 2008 Arcado Elementary, Lilburn, GA
• 3rd Grade Teacher (August 2001 – May 2008)
• Taught four 8-week sessions of after school program (Games Galore)
• Long-term Substitute, 1st grade (April – May 2001)
• Literacy Collaborative Training (Ongoing)
• Opening Eyes to Mathematics Staff Development
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) 8-step Process Training EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Northcentral University, San Diego, CA
Education Specialist, December 2017
Program Specialization: Early Childhood Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science, April 2006
Program Specialization: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Science, December 2001
Major: Early Childhood Education
Honors include: Dean’s List, President’s List
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Personal Trainer: February 2012 – October 2012
High School Junior Varsity Head Volleyball Coach: August 1997 – October 1999 Ticket and Gate Agent for Lufthansa Airlines: 1998-1999 Restaurant Server: 1995-2001
CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia Educator Certification: Grades P-5, Level T-6 Health and PE (Grades P-12): January 2015
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Angie Pacholke, Principal, Freeman’s Mill ES, Lawrenceville, GA
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Tom Roche, Teacher, Gwinnett Co. Public Schools
Linda Anderson, Human Resources Department and former Principal, Gwinnett Co. Public Schools
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