Personal Statement:
I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration but I never want to forget the thrill of helping students learn at every level! I am passionate about students reaching their goals and dreams through increased knowledge, experience, and skills. I have worked for 10 years in the elementary classroom teaching grades 1, 4, 5, and 6. I also have over five years of experience with online learning and helping my students feel the connection with the teacher and material that is important for strong and consistent improvement. I love math but find that I am very successful teaching foundational reading and English to my online student. Science and STEM opportunities are also important to me as I am able to bring the understanding of these critical thinking skills needed to advance. My tutoring style is built on engaging and interactive lessons. I use realia, demonstrations, games, songs, and visual techniques to reach the student at every level. It is important to me to listen to the student to find just the right approach that will engage and enlighten the learner. I look forward to helping my student reach their highest goals through education.
Interests/Hobbies:
When I am not teaching or working in the technology field with accounting, I can be found enjoying the outdoors on my mini-farm. I have a horse, donkey, chickens, a dog, and an African Grey parrot who loves to talk endlessly. I also sew and read when the weather moves me inside.
Resume:
Christine Tucker, PhD * Stanley, NC * Phone: 843-241-3778 * E-Mail: ccolborn@capellauniversity.edu
Education
Ph.D. Capella University, Minneapolis, MN. Ph.D. in Education: Leadership in Educational Administration. Dissertation through Qualitative Research Methodology. Graduation with distinction 2011-2013.
M.Ed. Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC. M.Ed. in Elementary Education. Capstone through Quantitative Research Methodology. President’s List 2010-2011.
B.S. California University, California, PA. B.S. in Elementary Education.
Experience
•Administration, Elementary Level, Sierra Vista Unified School District of AZ, Principal
• Administration, Elementary Level, Horry County Schools of SC, Assistant Principal 2016-Present 2011-2016
• Instructional Coach, Elementary, CD-5 2008-2011
• Instructor, Gifted and Talented, Elementary 2000-2008
• Independent Consultant, McGraw-Hill, Everyday Mathematics 2004-2009
Publications/Presentations
• Qualitative Dissertation: “Can you Hear Me Now? A Study of the Communication among Teachers of At-Risk Students through Response to Intervention” 2015
• Presented Literacy in Today’s Schools, Rotary of Little River, SC 2009
• Presented Developmentally Appropriate Math, District Level, Horry County Schools 2008 Research Experience
• Capella University, Qualitative Research
• Horry County Schools, North Myrtle Beach Intermediate School, Action Research 2013-2015 2003-2008
• Coastal Carolina University, Quantitative Research 2010-2011
Teaching Experience
• Instructor, Adult Supervision and Development, North Myrtle Beach Intermediate School, Little River, SC. Blackboard, Cisco WebEx.
• Facilitator, ITI Communications, Charlotte, NC. Cisco WebEx. 2008-2011
• Instructor, Gifted and Talented, North Myrtle Beach Intermediate School, Little River, SC.
• Instructor, PreAlgebra, North Myrtle Beach Intermediate School, Little River, SC. Moodle; Synchronous/asynchronous 2000-2008 2005-2008 Professional Development
• Sexual Harassment Investigator, McGrath Training Systems, Santa Barbara, CA. 2015
• Common Core State Standards, Cohort. Horry County Schools, Conway, SC. 2013
• Train the Trainer, Carolina Biological, Horry County Schools, Conway, SC. 2006
Affiliations/Memberships
• Association for Curriculum and Development, Member 2011-Present
• American Association of School Administrators, Member 2008-Present
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Member
• Little River United Methodist Church, Chair of Education 2006-2008 2011-2014 Professional Interests
• Teacher Development and Supervision; Sustaining a collaborative work environment among professionals
• Administration and Leadership; Inspiring professionals to pursue higher educational degrees in leadership positions
• Role Theory; Workplace roles and the effect on employee productivity and workplace security
