“…her enthusiastic
and compassionate
demeanor quickly
put all of my fears
to rest when she
first shook my
hand…”
Michael Anderson
First-year teacher
“…so refreshing to
attend a teacher in-
service workshop
that was relevant to
all elective teachers
as well as core
content teachers –
thank you
Christina…”
Jeni Howard, P.E. Teacher
with 19 years experience
after attending all day
workshop
“…Christina – loved
your sense of
humor & your
personality…”
“…relaxed, friendly
presentation…”
”…Useful tools for
immediate use…”
Teacher Feedback from
New Teacher Seminars
Christina Rivera
7015 Alcove Springs Dr.  Colorado Springs, CO 80923  (719) 244-2718  rivercd@d11.org
Professional Development Manager
Dynamic, energetic, experienced, and innovative trainer seeking to join the
Summit School District team in the role of Professional Development Manager.
Designed, Delivered, and Facilitated Workshops on:
— The First Days of School — Developing a Reflective Practice
— Lesson Design — Performance Excellence (systems
— Communication (with parents, approach to teaching)
administration, and colleagues) — Data-Driven Differentiation
— Differentiated Instruction — Aligned Curriculum
Experience
Colorado Springs School District 11
Induction Coach - Professional Development, 8/09 to Present
Full-time mentor to 14 secondary teachers in induction
Plan, produce, facilitate/deliver professional development as needed
Spanish Teacher – Sabin Middle School, 8/08 to 8/09
Spanish Teacher – Coronado High School, 8/03 to 8/08
Language Arts Teacher –East Middle School 8/01 to 8/03
In addition to full-time teaching, from 2004-2009 I served on the Teachers
Coaching Teachers team as a classroom-release coach for both Admin.
Referrals (remediation) and teacher self-referrals.
Additional Projects:
• New Teacher Seminars – created, developed, and delivered a series
of 5 New Teacher Seminars structured with follow-up coaching
• New Teacher Orientation – helped plan and facilitate sessions
• Mediation – Facilitated between two conflicted internal departments,
maintaining positive, constructive dialogue
• Budget Reduction Focus Groups – Facilitated small group and
assisted in compiling and reporting data
Education & Credentials
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY — San Marcos, TX
BA in Speech Communication, graduated December 2000
Emphasis in training and development
Minor in Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX–Colorado Springs, CO
MA in Secondary Education, graduated May 2003
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX—Colorado Springs, CO
Administration Licensure Program, projected graduation December 2010
NATIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL—member
Attended Conference December 2009
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER LICENSE—State of Colorado
Endorsement: Secondary Speech