Christine G. Thomas-Bell, Ph.D.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
Phone:
254-336-2490
Email:
christine.thomasbell@killeenisd.org
Address:
LIVE OAK RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2600 Robinett Road
Killeen, TX 76549
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My name is Christine Thomas-Bell
I have over seven years experience in the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) as a teacher of English Language Arts & Reading. I have served as Department Facilitator for the English Language Arts and Reading and member of the KISD Curriculum Council.
Over ten years of experience in the field of education in the Broward County Public Schools in Florida, with an emphasis on Intensive Reading and Exceptional Student Education.
I am results oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills.
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This professional portfolio was created as a requirement of the Region 12 principal preparation program. The program lasted nine months and prepared me to be an administrator at the campus level. I attended classes that were facilitated by experts in all areas of educational leadership and I was guided through my internship by my school principal who was my mentor.
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This was a great experience for me and I would recommend this program to anyone interested in becoming a school administrator.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
JULY, 2017
PRINCIPAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
DECEMBER, 2015
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
REGION 12 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
Waco, Texas
CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Perth, Australia
MAY, 2004
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Davie, Florida
FEBRUARY, 2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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JULY, 1997
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING & SALES
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY), EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Saratoga Springs, New York
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Kingston, Jamaica
2012-PRESENT
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
KILLEEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TEXAS
Live Oak Ridge Middle School, Killeen, Texas
August 2016 – present
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8th Grade English Language Arts & Reading Teacher - 2016 - present
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English Language Arts & Reading Department Facilitator – 2016 - present
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Lead Teacher - English Language Arts & Reading Department - August 2016 - August 2018.
Liberty Hill Middle School, Killeen, Texas
December 2012 – July 2016.
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Accelerated Reading Teacher (Read 180) 2012 – 2013
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8th Grade English Language Arts & Reading Teacher 2013 - present
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Lead Teacher - English Language Arts & Reading Department – 2013 to 2016
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Member of the KISD Curriculum Council – 2013 to 2015
2001-2012
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
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BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FLORIDA
Olsen Middle School, Dania Beach, Florida
August 2003 – present (on leave August 2012 - June 2014)
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Specialized Varying Exceptionalities Teacher 2003 – 2005
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Wilson Reading Teacher 2005 – 2012
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Advanced Reading for students in the Gifted Program 2006 – 2010
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Intensive Reading & Language Arts for Special Education 2007 – 2012
SUPERVISING/COOPERATING TEACHER – August 2004 – June 2012
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Facilitate and mentor education students on field experience from Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University and Broward College.
NEW EDUCATOR COACH – August 2009 – June 2010
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Coached and mentored first year teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies. Modeled effective lesson delivery to new educators. Assisted new educators in the development of lessons. Observed, critiqued and made recommendations for lesson delivery. Provided and assisted in sourcing resources to help new educators be successful in the classroom setting.
SUPPORT FACILITATOR (Inclusion Teacher) – August 2007 – June 2010
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Provided support for students with learning disabilities in the general education classroom. Developed intervention programs to improve students’ academic achievements. Arranged for classroom accommodations during state standardized tests for students with learning disabilities. Developed, implemented and updated individual educational plans to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Communicated and conferenced with parents regarding present level of performance of students and their progress over specific time periods. Educated parents on resources available to them in the community to improve social and behavioral skills of students. Conducted home visits to families in crisis.
TEAM LEADER – August 2004 – June 2005
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Facilitated weekly team meetings where information was relayed on new procedures to be implemented in the school or classroom. Supervised teacher assistants and teacher aides. Scheduled parent conferences with teachers and students for the team. Generated minutes for weekly team meetings which were submitted to the school principal. Coordinated team activities such as field trips, field day, picnics and dances for students. Purchased supplies needed for the team for daily instruction and student incentives. Developed reward systems for students on the team to increase motivation. Interviewed potential teacher aides and made recommendations to the assistant principal. Attended team leader meetings with the school principal. Communicated relevant information to team from the school administration.
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CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - October 2001 - June 2003
SKILLS
Microsoft Word - Proficient
Microsoft Excel - Proficient
Power Point - Proficient
Basic Office Equipment- Proficient
English Language - Native Speaker
Jamaican Creole (Patois) - Native Speaker
EXPERTISE
CURRICULUM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
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INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM ACTIVITES
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
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