Christina Georgopoulos

7711 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 821-9062 cragias@gmail.com

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Education

Drake University, Des Moines, IA December 2014
Degree: Masters of Science in Teaching GPA: 3.93/4.00
Endorsements: Unified (Special Education) Early Childhood and Reading

Iowa State University, Ames, IA December 2008
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Child, Adult, and Family Services GPA: 3.27/4.00
Emphasis: Child

International Experience
Journey to Greece, Athens, Greece Summer 2008
University of Northern Iowa, Vilseck, Germany Fall 2008

Student Teaching Experience

North Polk West Elementary, Polk City, IA August 2014-October 2014
3 year old Preschool/ 4 year old Pre-Kindergarten classroom
Collaborated with grade level team to create and implement lessons centered on Early Iowa
Learning Standards and GOLD Assessment
Designed differentiated lesson plans adhering to students Individual Educational Plan
Conducted GOLD Assessment on twenty-four students
Used Sign Language with students as needed

Prairie Trail Elementary, Ankeny, IA October 2014-December 2014
Kindergarten classroom
Engaged in multiple teaching strategies including small group, individual instruction, and
co-teaching
Collaborated with grade level team to create and implement lessons centered on Iowa Core
Standards
Utilized effective classroom management strategies

Practicum Experiences

Holy Trinity Elementary, Des Moines, IA, Summer 2014
2
nd
Grade Tutoring-Reading Focus

Heartland AEA 11 , Spring 2014
Preschool-Early Childhood Special Education Focus

Walnut Hills Elementary, Waukee, IA, Spring 2014
4
th
Grade classroom-Literacy Focus

Christina Georgopoulos
7711 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 821-9062 cragias@gmail.com
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Schuler Elementary, Waukee, IA , Fall 2013
Kindergarten classroom-Literacy Focus

Merrill Middle School, Des Moines, IA, Fall 2013
ESL classroom-ESL Focus

Garton Elementary, Des Moines, IA, Spring 2013
Kindergarten classroom-Math Focus

St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines, IA, Fall 2012
1
st
Grade classroom-Junior Achievement

Crestview Elementary, West Des Moines, IA, Fall 2012
2
nd
Grade classroom-Social Studies Focus

Waukee South Middle School, Waukee, IA, Fall 2012
6
th
Grade classroom-Science Focus

Professional Experiences

Respite Connection, Urbandale, IA June 2013-present
Respite/Supported Community Living
Supervise client in the community and home while implementing Behavior Intervention Plan
Provided assistance to clients participating in community activities
Provided necessary care to meet clients needs

Urbandale Community School District Urbandale, IA October 2013-May 2014
General Education/Special Education Associate
Supervised children
Provided in-class support to students with Individualized Educational Plans
Reinforced skills and concepts taught by lead teacher

Golden Circle, Des Moines, IA December 2011-October 2013
Case Manager
Sought out services for mental health and intellectual disabled adults
Managed a mental health/intellectual disability caseload of 25 clients
Managed funding for client services

Candeo, Ankeny, IA July 2009-December 2011
Service Coordinator
Coordinated a Community Living Caseload for 16 clients
Hired and supervised 26 staff members
Developed budgets and created staff schedules based on client needs

Christina Georgopoulos
7711 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 821-9062 cragias@gmail.com
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Additional Experience

Swim Instructor, YMCA, West Des Moines, Iowa, September 2011-2014
Lead Preschool Teacher, KinderCare, Urbandale, Iowa, January- June 2009
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Private Swim Instructor, Grinnell City Pool, Grinnell, Iowa June 2001-
August 2008
Manager, Grinnell City Pool, Grinnell, Iowa June-August 2007

Community Services/Activities

Sunday School Teacher, 2011-present
Philoptochos, 2009- present
Beyond Welfare, 2008
ISU Orthodox Christian Fellowship Club, Vice President, 2007-2008
Human Development and Family Studies Club, Vice President, 2007-2008
Ames Girl Scout Troop 2007
























Christina Georgopoulos
7711 Airline Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 (641) 821-9062 cragias@gmail.com
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References

Denny Warren
Drake Supervising Teacher
Former Ankeny Community School District Principal
Home: 515-964-5352
Cell: 515-314-7990

Celeste Mortvedt
Mentor Teacher/Preschool Teacher
North Polk Community School District
Work: 515-984-3400 Ext. 2430
Cell: 515-450-3448

Jen Balvanz
Mentor Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Ankeny Community School District
Work: 515-965-9605
Cell: 515-250-1624