Christine C.
Dawson
12150 Washington Center Pkwy. Apt. 9302, Thornton CO, 80241
Phone: (303) 775-9163 ! ePortfolio: Dawsoncc.weebly.com ! E-Mail: Christie.dawson16@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a middle school science teacher that will utilize my passion to further students intellectual
development and maturity as well as inspire students to embrace the practice of learning.
LICENSURE
Colorado Teaching License
Endorsement: General Science Knowledge
Fall 2016
RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching: Silver Hills Middle School
Worked collaboratively to plan cross-disciplinary lessons
Utilized student data to drive instruction
Planned and implemented lessons for Geology, Cells, and Human Body Units
Fall 2016
Field Experience: Rocky Mountain High School
Adapted a 45 minute lesson about temperature scales and conversion
Led a 90 minute lesson including a chemical reactions lab
Applied Understanding by Design to develop lesson plans
Spring 2016
AVID Tutoring: Wellington Middle School
Developed and practiced questioning techniques
Taught self-advocating skills
Spring 2016
Field Experience: Webber Middle School
Fall 2014
Planned and taught five 30 minute mini-lessons
Instructed and facilitated one 90 minute station lab about physical and chemical changes
Learned to incorporate teaching strategies from Teach Like a Champion into lesson planning
Field Experience: Blevins Middle School
Observed classroom management and instructional techniques
Explored the importance of literacy in the classroom
Fall 2013
EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences with a Biology Education Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a General Concentration
Teacher Licensure Biology
GPA 3.3
Fall 2012 Fall 2016
Graduate: University of Colorado, Boulder
Masters Degree in Learning Sciences and Human Development
Spring 2017 TBD
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
TJ Maxx Fort Collins: Sales Associate
Customer service administration
Experienced cashier, clothing and domestic products associate
June 2014 November 2017
PERSONAL ACCOLADES
Certified AVID Tutor
CSU Deans List
CSU Key Academic Community Member
Spring 2016
Fall 2012
Fall 2012 Spring 2013