The Art of Writing Christi Dietrick Resume’ My desire is to be a writer,

a proofreader, and an editor; remotely.

Education

**** ******’s of Arts Degree in Education Ball State University Muncie, IN

1976 Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Elementary Education Anderson, IN

1972 High School Diploma Greenwood High School Greenwood, IN

Advancing student academic growth through volunteer tutor

2011-2020 Volunteer tutor working with individuals and small groups

Successfully led students to master grade level and beyond instruction

Struggling students became competent in advanced grade level material

Parents sought after my services, acknowledging my expertise on social media

Successfully and proficiently implemented a one-on-one tutoring program

2007-2009 Community and faith-based volunteers utilized their expertise and time working one-on-one with students age 10 through 18

Positive relationships and mentoring occurred among the students and volunteers

This program received recognition and accolades from the Indianapolis News paper

This acknowledgement in the Indianapolis News paper served to encourage more

tutoring programs

Chosen by Principal to Mentor New Teachers

2004-2007 Served as mentors for three first year teachers

Due to health issues my beloved and wonderful teaching profession ended in 2007

As my health improved, volunteering satiated my desire and love for working with children

Wrote pamphlet for Mental Health patients

2000 Penned a pamphlet for mental health patients, successfully enabling them to overcome the stigma of receiving guidance for coping with mental health imbalances and encouraging care for mental health issues

Charter member of the South Madison Community Action Committee to ensure that band, choir, and sports remained available to South Madison students

1995-1996 Involved in editorial writing for the local paper, which incited a “standing room only” meeting with the South Madison School Board

Spoke on two occasions representing the SMCAC, providing education and research that substantiated the importance of band, choir, and sports being available to the South Madison Community School students

The SMCAC successfully continued to implement band, choir and sports, serving the South Madison Community School students

Youth for Christ Director

1987-1994 Directed grades 5 and 6, as well as grades 7 and 8

Starting with only 5 students the first year, within 3 years we enjoyed serving 89 students each week

Grades 5 and 6 met weekly during the school year at a nearby church, and in April they enjoyed a two day weekend at Camp Crosley in northern Indiana

Grades 7 and 8 met weekly during the school year at a nearby church, and in April they, too, enjoyed a two day trip at Camp Crosley. Separate weekends were chosen for each age group.

Created a devotional for a Christian journal

1987 Was honored to have my devotion included in a church journal based on Philippians 4:6-7

and Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is worthy or praiseworthy---think

about these things.

Knowing that this is among my favorite verses tells the reader of this resume’ that I choose to

dwell on the positive and uplifting

East Elementary Classroom Teacher

1979-2077 Taught grade one for nine years

Taught grade three for twenty years

Was considered a Master Educator by my principals and superintendent

Was consistently among five educators who were the most requested by parents

East Elementary employed 35 educators

Supervised eleven student teachers

1986-2004 The onset of each experience was very difficult and time-consuming, yet rewarding

Nine of these wonderful young women proved to be extraordinary individuals with a great love for children and ability to teach proficiently

These nine experiences were extremely rewarding

Liberty Christian School Anderson, Indiana

1975-1976 Taught a split classroom, grades one and two

Received wonderful evaluations

Received several requests to return to Liberty Christian to teach

Chose to fulfill my teaching career at East Elementary in Pendleton, Indiana

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