EDUCATION:
CANDIDATE Ed.D. Special Education - Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, North Miami Beach, Florida (expected May 2012).
Master of Public Administration & Policy - Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, August 2004.
Certificate of Education - North Florida Community College, Educator's Preparation Institute, Madison, Florida, July 2006.
CERTIFICATIONS:
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State of Florida: Elementary Education K-6
State of Florida: Elementary Education K-6•State of Florida: Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9
State of Florida: Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9•State of Florida: Exceptional Student Education K-12
State of Florida: Exceptional Student Education K-12•State of Florida: ESOL K-12
State of Florida: ESOL K-12•Florida Reading Endorsement K-12
Florida Reading Endorsement K-12 •Certified Online Literacy Coach (FOR-PD)
Certified Online Literacy Coach (FOR-PD)PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
2008-Present -Middleburg High School, Middleburg, Florida: Teacher ESE-Intensive Reading, Grades 9-12, Freshman Sponsor, Member of the Literacy Council and co-sponser of the Book Club.
2007-Present - North Florida Community College, Madison, Florida: Adjunct Instructor, Educator Preparation Institute. Design and instruct the following curriculum:
•Classroom Management
Classroom Management•Instructional Strategies
Instructional Strategies•Technology
Technology•Professional Foundations
Professional Foundations•Diversity
Diversity•Teaching & Learning Process
Teaching & Learning Process•Psychology
Psychology2007-Present - University of Central Florida: Florida Online Reading Professional Development (FOR-PD) Online Literacy Facilitator
2003-2008 – C.O.A.S.T. Charter School, St. Marks, Florida: Lead Teacher Grades 3-8, Language Arts / Title I Intensive Reading / Social Studies/Technology
Skills to Note:
I take part and provide leadership in programs and promotions; I enjoy working on teams and committees. I am an excellent communicator and motivator, and a directive and collaborative leader.
Proficient Use of Technology:
Web Design * HTML * PowerPoint * Inspiration/Kidspiration * SmartBoard * Excel * PageMaker * Word PC/MAC * BlackBoard * D2L (Distance Learning) * Elluminate * WebCT * Grade Quick * SmartWeb * Snapshot * ESE Star and FCAT STAR
Professional Affiliations:
Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education
Current Projects:
ESOL Endorsement
FELE
My Goal as an Educator…
To help students of all ages become responsible and productive citizens, effective decision-makers, and lifelong learners through active learning and participation.
J. Melinda Christoph, MPA
