CHRISTAL WALKER

509 W. 121st Street, #414B, New York, NY 10027

(561) 715-5367 cw2810@tc.columbia.edu
EDUCATION
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education, Expected May 2016
SPELMAN COLLEGE, COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2014
GPA: 3.51
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Initial Certification, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Expected May 2016
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
LANGSTON HUGHES ACADEMY, BRONX, NY
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade, September 2015-December 2015
Led small groups of 3-15 students who needed extra support and guidance
Led 1-3 Math lesson per week, using Engage New York curriculum
Assisted with planning and teaching lessons using Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
Individually planned, taught, and assessed 5 social studies lessons
GIRLSPROUTS MENTORING PROGRAM: KENNEDDY MIDDLE SCHOOL, ATLANTA, GA
Founder, October 2011-May 2012

June 2007 Present

Founded and established rigorous and researched-based curriculum that impacts some of Atlantas most underserved communities
by providing critical relationships between young students and college level students at Clark Atlanta University and Spelman
College
Facilitated and launched a mentor training program so that all mentors are well prepared to influence for success in the classroom

MOREHOUSE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA, GA

Community Service Director, May 2011-May 2012
Planned and coordinated community services events that benefit those in the surrounding communities (Manhood 101,
GirlSprouts, and KIPP Annual School Supply Drive)
Managed all community service projects and tasks and led training and project management sessions with the members of the
association
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
SPELMAN STUDENT GOVERNENT ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA, GA
Secretary of Student Affairs, March 2012-August 2013
Served as a liaison between the student body and administration to create an critical ongoing open communication between
Spelman students and administration
Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for the student body by setting up and managing student centers, study halls
and the student organization budget
Worked with the student body daily to resolve personal and campus wide issues in order to alleviate all on-campus problems and
issues
CHATHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE, SAVANNAH, GA
Superior Court Legal Summer Intern, June 2011-August 2013
Responsible for aiding law clerks with receiving and filing legal documents and recordings
Assisted with and facilitated searches for background checks for any and all requests
Responsible for delivering and issuing summons and warrants for the Savannah- Chatham County Police Department
Provided critical records and references for the court administrator in the drug court as to facilitate the country with a decrease in
repeat drug court attendees from 150 to 80

RELEVANT SKILLS
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Word (Advanced), Microsoft Excel (Intermediate), SSPS (Intermediate)
Active Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (Membership Intake Chair, and Custodian)
Familiar with both PCs and Macs