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CHRISTINA CANAVAN
EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, NEW BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CAPITOLA

2015-present

Provide leadership in a positive manner to teachers, staff, and students by

clearly articulating the schools mission as well as expectations
Work with the principal to model the schools core values and integrate
rigorous academic expectations for all students.
Identify and implement strategies to close performance gaps related to
academics, behavior, and attendance
Coordinate and facilitate school field trips and extra-curricular activities
Assist with student orientation, discipline, counseling, and student
recognition
Manage facilities use and maintenance repairs
Coordinate the implementation of CAASPP including professional
development and training for teachers

HUMANITIES TEACHER, NEW BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CAPITOLA

2009-present

Developed cross-curricular lesson plans focusing on Social Studies and

Language Arts
Integrated technology giving students access to 21st century skills
Instrumental in bringing technology skills to students at NBMS by creating
schools first Sixth Grade Computer Technology course
Launched Google Docs professional development for teachers
Organized and managed field trips including trips to San Francisco and
San Jose
Organized fifth grade visits to local elementary schools
Taught Computer Technology elective course teaching students 21st
Century skills such as: Google Docs, Weebly, Prezi, Storyboarding, Video
Production, and Code

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, BAY VIEW ELEMENTARY, SANTA CRUZ

03/2009-06/2009

Assumed all daily teaching assignments, with a focus on Language Arts

and Mathematics.
Teamed with ELD teachers and Special Education teachers to modify
classroom instruction for ELD students and resource students.

Participated in staff meetings, completed CUM folders, issued report cards,

organized field trips, and all other duties.

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, ALISAL HIGH SCHOOL, SALINAS

08/2001-06/2002

Physical Education, 10th Grade World History, and Opportunity

SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHER, ALISAL HIGH SCHOOL, SALINAS

2002 and 2003

Physical Education and Health

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE, MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

2001

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STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR, NEW BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CAPITOLA

2010-Present

Developed Homeroom Leadership Class for 2013/2014 school

year

Organized school tours for new students during New Student

Orientation

Managed school-wide assemblys such as Halloween Costume

Contest and Student Council Elections

Encouraged students to develop leadership skills by

spearheading Hunger Food Drive and Pennies for Patients
fundraisers

GIRLS AND BOYS VOLLEYBALL COACH, NEW BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL,

CAPITOLA
2010-Present

Coached current 8th Grade girls and led the team to a Tri
League Championship

Spearheaded annual volleyball raffle raising money for NBMS

Athletics

VOLLEYBALL COACH

7th/8th Grade Girls (2005) Hillcrest Christian School

Freshman Girls (2006) Moorpark High School

Assistant Varsity (2006) Moorpark High School

7th/8th Grade Boys (2007) Shoreline Middle School

STUDENT
TEACHING

10TH GRADE WORLD HISTORY, 11TH GRADE U.S. HISTORY,

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL, SAN JOSE
01/2008- 06/2008
7TH GRADE WORLD HISTORY, ROLLING HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOS
GATOS
9/2007-12/20-7

EDUCATION

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY, M.S. INSTRUCTIONAL

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Expected graduation date May 2015
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL,
ENGLISH & SOCIAL STUDIES
2006-2008
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY, B.A. SOCIAL AND
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
2000-2002 Graduated with Distinction