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Christy Shortall Jansz

Christy Shortall Jansz

Utrecht

Summary

Patient English Language Teacher with experience preparing English classroom and coursework materials. Determined to meet each student where they are on the path to success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Teacher

De Visserschool
12.2022 - 07.2025
  • Responsible for communication between the school and Nuffic, the program responsible for the TPO Pilot Program, a program that increased the amount of instruction in English to 40-50% in 18 schools across the country
  • Developed curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on IPC theme
  • Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.

Lead Classroom Teacher

Linwood Holton Elementary School
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Lead educator in a special education inclusion classroom.
  • Created a safe learning environment where children learned with hands on, fun activities while following the assigned curriculum.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Teachers Assistant

Park Street Christian Preschool
05.2013 - 03.2019
  • Worked with children ages 2-6 in a happy, safe environment.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
  • Facilitated thoughtful discussion regarding mindfulness.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Elementary Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Master of Elementary Education - K-6

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management
  • Classroom discipline
  • Native english speaker
  • Resource creation
  • Student motivation
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Growth mindset

Languages

Dutch
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

English Language Teacher

De Visserschool
12.2022 - 07.2025

Lead Classroom Teacher

Linwood Holton Elementary School
12.2021 - 06.2022

Teachers Assistant

Park Street Christian Preschool
05.2013 - 03.2019

Master of Elementary Education - K-6

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Elementary Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Christy Shortall Jansz