Christina Roberts
Newtown
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience working with children, skilled in behavior management, and individualized education. Demonstrated adaptability and compassion while implementing effective communication strategies for children with special needs. Proven ability to help create engaging lesson plans that foster child development, and promote a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Techer Assistant in Autistic Support Classroom
Easter Seals
Levittown
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom management.
- Implemented augmentative and alternative communication systems for nonverbal individuals.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
In-Home Child Caregiver
Roberts Household
Newtown
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Cared for children with special needs on the autism spectrum, as well as children with other intellectual and physical disabilities.
- I worked alongside speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapists who provided services to my children. I cared for.
- Created individualized activities and ways of communicating as needed for children.
- Examples of this are picture schedules, picture menus, sensory corners for overstimulation, and feeling charts.
- Managed multiple schedules for a household of two adults and three children.
Site Assistant
Champions After School Program
Newtown
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted the site director at Newtown Elementary in the before- and after-school program.
- Created a nurturing, fun environment for school-age children ages 5-12.
- Assisted with parent communication, student behaviors, and creating lessons.
- Assisted in tracking attendance and ratios.
Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School
Newtown
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Created safe, nurturing lesson plans, aligned with the Keystone Stars curriculum.
- Watched and reported students' growth and progress.
- Prepared lesson materials.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Incorporated sign language into daily routines in order to foster communication skills among nonverbal toddlers.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, developmental milestones achieved.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Adult Caregiver
Przybylo Household
Newtown
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted with normal day-to-day activities, and care.
- Assisted with doctor appointments.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
The Brownstone Day School
Lakewood
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted the lead teacher with lesson plans.
- Assisted in assessments and observations of students' behavioral and educational progress.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Supervised students while they were playing outdoors, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
Newtown
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted in the three-year-old classroom with lesson plans, behavior management, and classroom management.
- Supervised and reported students' growth and progress.
- Prepared lesson materials
Bus Aide/Office PCA
Easter Seals
Levittown
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Assisted children with special needs on and off the buses.
- Worked one-on-one with a child on the autism spectrum.
- Helped decrease aggressive behaviors such as biting and pinching by using communication tools and sensory input.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Governors University
Utah (online)12-2026
Associate's Degree -
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA01.2018
High School Diploma -
Council Rock North
Newtown, PA01.2006
Skills
- Adaptability
- Compassion
- People skills
- Handling conflict
- Active Listener
- Time management
- Excellent age-appropriate communication
- Good decision-making
- Patience
- Behavior management
- Communication strategies
- Individualized education
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
References
- Lauren Burke, lburke@easterseals-sepa.org.
- Jennifer Antoni, Jantoni@wingboe.com
- Angel Hoffman, ahoffman3428@gmail.com
- Pam Longstreet, pflbike@gmail.com
- Rosie Carson, rcarson@easterseals-sepa.org
Certification
- CPR certified
- Background Checks up to date
Timeline
Techer Assistant in Autistic Support Classroom
Easter Seals
09.2024 - Current
Site Assistant
Champions After School Program
01.2017 - 01.2018
In-Home Child Caregiver
Roberts Household
01.2015 - 08.2024
Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Adult Caregiver
Przybylo Household
01.2012 - 01.2013
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
The Brownstone Day School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bus Aide/Office PCA
Easter Seals
09.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Governors University
Associate's Degree -
Bucks County Community College
High School Diploma -
Council Rock North
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