CHRISTINE HAMM
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Jefferson County Public Schools, specializing in curriculum development and instructional leadership. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through project-based learning and effective communication. Skilled in utilizing learning management systems and leading professional development initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment for both students and colleagues.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Defined specific learning objectives for each lesson, unit, and project.
- Tailored teaching approaches and materials to accommodate individual student needs.
- Participated in weekly PLC sessions focused on data analysis to enhance instructional strategies.
- Developed engaging classroom environment to sustain student interest and enhance learning.
- Developed interactive lessons focused on enhancing students' written and verbal communication skills.
High School Teacher
Shelby County Public Schools
Shelbyville
03.2005 - 05.2021
- Led Data Team in establishing IDM lessons
- AP College Board Scorer-APUSH 2021, 2020 and 2019
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills including multiple AP trainings (2000, 2002, 2008, 2010), multiple TAH grants (2005-2009, 2009-2012)
- Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues including student-teacher mentoring, serving as a KTIP resource teacher, and mentoring colleagues working on National Board Certification
- Pursuing dual credit courses-9 History graduate hours from previous Masters. In the process of completing 9 more-HIS 569 (History of 1960s-complete 12/21), HIS 669 (complete 4/22), one course left, will complete 8/22.
Middle/High School Teacher
Jefferson County Schools
Louisville
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Performed regular tasks assigned to teacher and department chair including lesson development, assessment development, and executive and new teacher mentoring
Middle School Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington
08.1993 - 06.2000
- Performed tasks assigned to middle school teacher and team leader including development of team schedules, student rewards, lead parent-teacher conferences, and helped students implement goal planning
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education-Social Studies
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.1993
Dual Credit Courses - History
Pace University
New YorkSkills
- Team Leader-Curriculum Development
- Dual Credit (4 years)
- APUSH (8 years)
- APGov & Pol (4 years)
- APHuG (2 years)
- Proficient in Kentucky social studies educational guidelines
- Learning management system trainer
- Schoology LMS proficiency
- Google Classroom
- Leadership in professional development
- Workshop Model (PEBC)
- Instructional leadership support
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Blended-written and digital lessons
- Project Based Learning
- Historiography lessons
- KYA/KUNA Coach
- Academic Team Coach
- KY Mock Trial Coach
Accomplishments
- Instructor for JCTC dual credit history courses
- Founded self-paced, blended learning school-within-school at Martha Layne Collins called Titan Innovations modeled after a program in Salt Lake City, UT
- Mentored 8 student teachers and 14 pre-service education majors
- Named National Board Certified Teacher-Social Studies in 2008, renewal 2018
- Department Chair 2010-2019
- SBDM-1998-2000 (Crawford Middle School), 2004-2005 (Southern High School), Martha Layne Collins High School (2015-2017)
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2026
High School Teacher
Shelby County Public Schools
03.2005 - 05.2021
Middle/High School Teacher
Jefferson County Schools
08.2000 - 06.2005
Middle School Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Secondary Education-Social Studies
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Kentucky University
Dual Credit Courses - History
Pace University