Primary (P-5) Education

Christina Kotsatos

North Benton, Ohio 330-***-**** ad5rvc@r.postjobfree.com

JOB TARGET: TUTOR

Creative and enthusiastic early childhood education student seeking to help students flourish in the classroom and beyond by being personal and encouraging, investing in their entire personhood, and acknowledging differences both academically and otherwise. Looking to combine my love for children with my heart and passion for teaching in order to motivate, empower, and encourage young learners to be the best they can be each and every day. Key skills:

- Creative Lesson Planning - Adaptability/Flexibility - Cooperative, Differentiated, and Experiential Learning

- CPR/First Aid Certified - Responsive to Feedback - Effective Classroom Management E D U C A T I O N

Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Anticipated 05/24 Bachelor of Arts Primary (P-5) Education; Major GPA: 3.77 Minor in Biblical Studies

Honors: Dean’s Honor List (Fall ‘22 and ’23, Spring ‘23); Chancellors Excellence Scholarship, GAR Summit Scholarship L I C E N S U R E

Ohio 2 Year Resident Educator Primary Education (P-5) License Anticipated 05/24 F I E L D E X P E R I E N C E

Student Teaching Tecumseh Elementary School Xenia, OH 01/2024– present

• Effectively planned lessons for a 4th grade math and science classroom based on standards and specific differentiated needs.

• Participated in parent teacher conferences and required professional development sessions.

• Worked with small groups/individuals to effectively progress monitor and target their progression towards learning goals. Methods II Field Experience Beavercreek Elementary School Beavercreek, OH 10/2023– 12/2023

• Completed a full unit plan with records and analysis of the unit and teaching.

• Engaged with two full classes of 4th grade students, teaching daily math and science lessons.

• Collaborated with 4th grade team and teacher to plan master schedule based on formative assessment data. Methods I Field Experience Shawnee Elementary School Xenia, OH 01/2023– 04/2023

• Focused on teaching language arts to 20 3rd grade students weekly.

• Set goals for 2 students and diagnostically tested through daily individualized assessments.

• Adapted to the same 2 students’ learning needs while creating 10 tutoring lesson plans for them to partake in. Kindergarten Field Experience Fairborn Primary School Fairborn, OH 04/2023– 05/2023

• Focused on teaching language arts to 22 kindergarten students with 2 lessons.

• Communicated with a mentor teacher about specific goals for the students. R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E

The Nest Schools Floater/ Assistant Teacher Hudson, OH 05/2022 – 08/2022, 6/2023-8/2023

• Adapted and showed flexibility with different roles when filling in for co-workers.

• Collaborated with families to promote children’s wellbeing.

• Supervised and engaged the children in various intellectually stimulating field trips. Tot’s Landing Daycare Floater/ Assistant Teacher Stow, OH 05/2021 –08/2021

• Aided teachers in different rooms when needed.

• Inspired children to learn and grow through play and guided activities.

• Provided care and supervision for children infant to school aged. A C T I V I T I E S

Kids Ministry at Centerville Christian Fellowship, Kids Ministry at the Chapel in Akron, Missions Trip with Cru (London, England), Cedarville Discipleship Group, Pro-Life Org/March for Life, Intramurals Volleyball

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