Cristina Armilio
Kansas City
Summary
English Language Arts educator focused on enhancing student literacy and comprehension through project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Trained in implementing innovative curriculum development and individualized instruction to foster critical thinking and improve overall student engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade English Language Arts teacher
Heritage Middle School
Liberty
08.2004 - Current
- Instructed students on standard writing practices and processes
- Instructed students on applying reading strategies to aid in comprehension
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student comprehension and progress
- Facilitated classroom discussions that developed critical thinking and communication skills among students.
- Fully implemented a classroom website to use as an instruction tool as well as a collaboration tool for students
- Fully implemented project-based learning curriculum and workshop model
- Piloted the Brisk AI program
- Integrated research-based approaches to instruction based on professional development with Kate Roberts and Michael McDowell
- Developed and implemented Reading Success Plans that targeted the needs of below basic readers to improve literacy outcomes.
- Co-taught in a cross-curricular humanities environment with Social Studies
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student comprehension and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and execute interdisciplinary projects that engaged students in deeper learning.
- Utilized educational technology to support interactive learning experiences.
- Conducted individualized instruction to address the needs of struggling students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and classroom updates.
9th Grade Journalism teacher
Liberty Junior High School
Liberty
08.2004 - 01.2013
- Guided students in developing content for school publication, enhancing their writing skills
- Taught students revision practices and journalism writing criteria, improving their editorial abilities
- Advised students on using an online publication, edited publication, and managed school newspaper website
- Converted school publication to an online publication
- Coordinated distribution of quarterly publication, ensuring timely delivery to the school community
- Used publication programs and worked with printing company
Education
ED.S - Curriculum And Instruction
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR06-2020
MA - Curriculum and Instruction
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-2020
BA - Secondary Education-Language Arts
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-2007
Skills
- Literacy instruction
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Curriculum development
- Instructional planning
- Individualized instruction
- Project-based learning
- Literary analysis
- Collaborative learning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
Certified in English grades 9-12 and Language Arts 5-9, 01/01/10
References
References available upon request.
Committees And Extra Responsibilities History
- Professional Development Committee Chair (PDC)
- ERIP-Crisis Team-Communication Role
- Communication Arts Curriculum Team Building Representative
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)
- Response To Intervention Team (RTI)
- Positive Climate Committee Member
- Teacher Mentor
- Smarter Balance Consortium for National Common Core Standards
- Interdisciplinary Team Leader
- Heads of State Representative-ELA (current)
- Middle School Innovation Team (current)
- Yearbook Sponsor (current)
Professional Memberships
Missouri State Teachers’ Association, 2004, Current
Timeline
8th Grade English Language Arts teacher
Heritage Middle School
08.2004 - Current
9th Grade Journalism teacher
Liberty Junior High School
08.2004 - 01.2013
ED.S - Curriculum And Instruction
Arkansas State University
MA - Curriculum and Instruction
Arkansas State University
BA - Secondary Education-Language Arts
Arkansas State University