Caseworker/Teacher/Writer

CHRISTINE BAILEY

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Published Author, English Lit Teacher and Program Director with 30+ yrs. experience. “Creative,” Word- Warrior with qualifications that include: strong oral and written, photography, illustration, fine art, and finer content. Emotionally charged, dynamic and versatile content for social platforms, local news, family, culture, life, reviews, speeches, sports, ads and as a good ole’ fashioned fabler. Prioritization in readership and deadlines.

Knowledge of Office Suite, Photoshop, social media, Email, Adsense, and related software.

Adept at quickly collaborating and articulating complex information for various levels of understanding.

20 Yrs. In-depth knowledge (and love) of E-town culture, business, current events, people and education.

60+ credits in creative and teaching writing, photography, calligraphy, illustration, and publishing.

MLA/AP Style, interviews, research fanatic, fastidious fact-finder, info-mated story starter.

Additional classes in Indesign, Photoshop and Quark on HarvardX.edu. Camera ready, not shy.

Compassionate and dedicated. I care deeply about my readers—providing truthful, factual, accurate news.

Skills & Abilities

ACHIEVEMENTS & PUBLICATIONS

·Designer and Director of the Write for Life Program, 2008.

·Best Thesis Award (first American undergraduate, first creative writing, first woman).

·Author of Lily White, an Antebellum American slavery, historical fiction, Pub. May 2010.

·Lead Designer and 1st Place Winner of Penn State’s IT marketing campaign, Hand in Your Business, 2008.

·PSU’s Annual Equity in Diversity Writing Competition, 1st place winner and 2X scholarship recipient.

·Offered 3 Fellowships by 5 Ivy Leagues for Communications and Writing.

·The Odyssey, Currents, Poet’s Society, The Register News, Asbury Park Press, Chicken Soup Pubs.

·Dean’s List, Phi Theta Kappa Award, National Art Honor Society awards.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS

·Volunteer for NDHS, Elizabeth Ministry (E-town), and Bethesda Mission.

·Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative products, Office Suite, Windows and Mac.

·Writing across multiple genre’s including: horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, action, drama. Fiction and Non-fiction: The Odyssey, Currents, Poet’s, Writer’s Digest, The Register News, Asbury Park Press, etc.

·Photographer, illustrator, editor, proofreader, copywriter and news writer.

Experience

TEACHER HALIFAX AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016-PRESENT

·Organizing, preparing, grading, editing and delegating curriculum and instructional materials.

·Assisting special needs learners with core subjects and individualized lesson plans.

·Directing, supervising and assisting individual and group projects in various settings.

·Maintaining safety, enthusiasm, routine, schedule, personal needs, instructional requirements and learning of all students while communicating Common Core Curriculum Standards and testing.

·Enhancing personal knowledge of technological advancements, state requirements and certifications.

·Engaging, motivating and inspiring learners K-Adult within all areas of the creative learning process.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR WRITE FOR LIFE 2008-PRESENT

·Engaging and inspiring K-12, pre-college and adult students to embrace their love of writing, through seminars, workshops, one-on-one tutoring, classroom training and personal experience.

·Creating and distributing emotionally charged marketing content and advertising campaigns for local businesses, newspapers, journals and online publications.

·Editing, copywriting, tutoring and assisting with student projects and individual works.

·Delegating administrative office tasks and functions.

·Communicating and marketing educational products and services to school districts, county organizations and local businesses.

·Professional training, curriculum creation, program/course design and talent development.

·Teaching special education, interpersonal communications, problem solving and non-profit funding.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER 2006-2008

·Supervising staff of 10-50 employees while providing care and maintenance of four campus buildings.

·Inventory, scheduling, reporting to Director, and distribution of services and supplies.

·Delegating and writing work orders, reviews, reports and state inspection materials.

·Collaborating content, concerns, priorities and tasks with Director and management.

·Working independently from remote locations, while adhering to stringent deadlines.

· Responsible for driving and maintaining vehicles and ensuring technological security of buildings.

·Instructing safety and procedural compliance, infectious disease, and sanitization regulations.

DIETARY SUPERVISOR GENESIS ELDER CARE 2000-2006

·Supervising staff of 24 employees, scheduling hours, and general office duties.

·Assessing and planning menus, dietary requirements, patient reviews and inventory orders.

·Delegating responsibilities, safety training and line orders for employees.

·Communicating with directors and nursing supervisors for patient care initiatives.

·Evaluating staff, meeting with families to ensure compliance and requirements, and staff meetings.

·Implementing training programs to new hires in dietary knowledge, prep and food safety and handling.

Education

ENGLISH LITERATURE MAY 2010 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

·Major: English Literature GPA: 3.78

·Related Coursework: Schreyer’s Honor’s College Program: Independent Studies, publication of Diversity Thesis (minority and gender), The Collegiate News, Currents, Associate Writer for Dept. English. M.S. coursework in Criminal Justice and legal studies, journalism, Political Science, Computer Technologies, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, English, Linguistics, Teaching, Education, Public Speaking.

LIBERAL ARTS MAY 2006 HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

·Major: Liberal Arts GPA: 3.84

·Minor: Psychology

·Related coursework: Writing, Public Speaking, Publishing, Psychology and Communications.

**List of publications, MSS’s, awards and portfolio available upon request**

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