Christina Karahisarlidis Email & Phone Number

-Assisted in creating and facilitating professional development meetings for 50 staff members to establish and execute best practices throughout the school; set goals and priorities after analyzing and interpreting data, discussed current roadblocks/issues, and developed strategies and action plans to move forward-Designed and implemented differentiated learning & development objectives for 150 individuals per year based on curricula, cultural relevance, diverse individual needs and pertinent community service initiatives-Created strategic and effective communication solutions (e.g. environmental changes, one-on-one support), to meet differing individuals’ needs and drive engagement; tracked progress utilizing data-driven performance assessments-Completed 500+ hours of professional development (e.g., behavior management strategies, culturally responsive education, supporting individuals with ADHD, etc.) to better support a diverse range of individuals and offer differentiated programs-Oversaw the program transition from in-person to remote learning programs during the COVID-19 pandemic which included transitioning all materials into digital files, onboarding coworkers onto Google Classroom and Google Meet, creating daily instructional videos and planning/executing virtual events for diverse learners

-Created, implemented, and launched first-ever international educational travel program (e.g., oversaw all programming, logistics, activities, lodging, fundraising, visas and documentation, etc.)-Prioritized outreach to appropriate stakeholder to ensure expansion/growth of programs-Planned and led 2 local travel programs per year to cultural institutions and museums throughout New York City for 40 individuals each-Oversaw 2 extracurricular programs at the institution of 15 and 20 individuals respectively, providing mentorship and tracking program goals and objectives to ensure success (e.g., meeting deliverable deadlines, publishing digital monthly magazine, printing high quality yearbook for all individuals)-Adapted standardized programs to create differentiated options for individuals with special needs and diverse backgrounds; collaborated with cross-functional teams (e.g., Positive Behavioral Intervention) to create effective, accessible environments for all individuals while managing relationships

-Coordinated programs across 2 institutions to determine correct pacing for each individual; worked one-on-one when needed and prepared individual programs for various levels of ability-Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., assistant principal, principal) to create individual programs for 25 participating individual; tracked progress to evaluate individual performance and opportunities for program improvement

Prague, Czech Republic

Worked with 1st to 2nd grade children teaching them English.Designed and implement differentiated learning & development objectives for 30 individuals based on curricula, cultural relevance, diverse individual needs and pertinent community service initiatives.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education Minor: Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi Treasurer of Hellenic Heritage AssociationHonors Thesis Title: “Spanish oral language proficiency.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Writing