Teacher Bio
Christina D. Heal
EDUCATION:
Teachers College at Columbia University, New York City, NY July-August 2018, August 2019
Reading and Writing Project Summer Institute
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education, Malibu, CA July 1999
Master of Arts in Education;
California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Cross-cultural, Language & Academic Development Emphasis University of California, College of Letters and Science, Santa Barbara, CA June 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science: International Relations
Hokkaido International Foundation, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan August 1997
University of California sponsored language and culture study
CERTIFICATIONS:
California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential August 1999
Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate August 1999
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teacher
ELA Teacher 8/2017-present
The Parish School, Dana Point, CA
Substitute Teacher: short term and long term positions 1/2016-6/2017
Fourth Grade Teacher 9/2002-6/2003
Second Grade Teacher 8/1999-6/2002
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES and Honors:
Capistrano Unified School District and community
- Served as Lobo PTA President, VP, and auditor 3/2012-6/2016
- Taught monthly art lessons to Lobo Elementary students, 2013 to 2017
- Taught Faith Formation at Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2011-2013, 2015-2016 and at St. Edward Parish 2006-2007
- Girl Scout Leader, 2012-present
- AYSO soccer coach and referee, 2008-present
- Served as President, VP, and treasurer of St. Anne’s Circle, mothers’ group at St. Edward’s Parish, 2005-2008
Irvine Unified School District
- Honoree, Parents Appreciating Teachers, Innovative Teaching Award Program
Round Rock Independent School District
- Honoree, Achievement Award: for honor and distinction in the field of education