CHRISTINE BROWN
Tucson
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with a proven track record of empowering students to achieve educational goals and enhance personal well-being. Expertise in delivering comprehensive counseling services, including preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and tailored support, effectively addressing diverse student needs. Strong awareness of socioeconomic and cultural differences fosters an inclusive environment that promotes individual growth and resilience. Committed to creating positive outcomes through collaboration with students, families, and educational staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Tucson Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Coordinator - Magee and Wright
21st Century Community Learning Centers
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed the budget for the 5-year grant
- Scheduling classes and teachers before and after-school classes
- Biweekly documentation, Time Clock Manager, Biweekly Payroll
- Creating and submitting purchase orders for classes the program offers
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Tucson Unified School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Middle School School Mathematics Teacher
Magee Middle School - TUSD
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Taught 7th and 8th-grade math as well as a targeted interventions class
- An integral part of raising Magee's letter grade from an F to a B.
- Taught over 100 students concurrently while providing a high level of education customization when required
- Methodically planned and executed lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson
- Built relationships with over 100 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement
- Other Duties: Social Media Facilitator, FACE Representative, AVID Site Team Member, Leadership Team Member, FACE Advisory Committee Member, TUSD Exemplar Teacher, Curriculum Focus Group
Owner and operator of Breathe Yoga Tucson LLC
Breathe Yoga Tucson LLC
01.2016 - 05.2023
- 200 Registered Yoga Teacher, teaching a variety of classes and meditation each week
- Advertisement and Marketing as well as Social Media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Customer Service including strong communication skills, both verbally and written
Substitute Teacher
Multiple Sites - TUSD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- A substitute teacher at elementary, middle, and high schools in TUSD
- Long-term 7th grade Math substitute teacher at Magee Middle School, remote teaching
- Long-term Culinary substitute teacher at Catalina High School, remote teaching
- A long-term 1st-grade substitute teacher at Whitmore Elementary, including in-person as well as COVID-19 remote teaching and remote summer school
Education
BA - Psychology
University of Arizona
BS - Speech, Language, and Hearing Science
University of Arizona
Master's of Education - Early Childhood
Arizona State University
Master's of Psychology Master's of Education -
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Communication with Parents
- Problem Solving
- Student Performance
- Accountable
- Analytical
- Coping strategies
- Professional referral network
- Diverse groups presentations
Certification
- School Counselor Certificate
- Elementary Teacher Certificate, K-8 - In Progress
Affiliations
- Leadership Team - Magee Middle School and Wright Elementary School
- AZ Partners in Leadership (formerly Partners in Policymaking)
- University of Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
Timeline
School Counselor
Tucson Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Tucson Unified School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
Coordinator - Magee and Wright
21st Century Community Learning Centers
08.2022 - Current
Middle School School Mathematics Teacher
Magee Middle School - TUSD
07.2020 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Multiple Sites - TUSD
01.2019 - 01.2021
Owner and operator of Breathe Yoga Tucson LLC
Breathe Yoga Tucson LLC
01.2016 - 05.2023
BS - Speech, Language, and Hearing Science
University of Arizona
Master's of Education - Early Childhood
Arizona State University
BA - Psychology
University of Arizona
Master's of Psychology Master's of Education -
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
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