Christina Blassingame
Saint Charles
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Wentzville R-IV School District, skilled in IEP implementation and motivating students. Expert in cognitive and behavioral development, fostering strong student relationships to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to creating inclusive environments that support diverse learning needs and promote social skills development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wentzville R-IV School District
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Sales Manager
St. Louis Produce LLC
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Education
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-1998
Skills
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Data management
- Emotional support
- Community resource referrals
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- MS office proficient
- Parent communication
- Social skills development
- Student records management
- Team collaboration
- Positive role model
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Wentzville R-IV School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
07.2019 - 07.2023
Sales Manager
St. Louis Produce LLC
06.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English & Education
Lindenwood University