1. Christa Chatham
11235 Random Way Lafayette, Colorado USA 80026, christachatham@yahoo.com 303-618-7738
Profile:
I am a passionate, curious, creative, charismatic and innovative individual, teacher, artist (painter), world traveler who seeks to love,
live, and learn. I am a student of life and I am continuously learning and growing and believe this is the root of being a leader,
role-model and a teacher. My teaching experience has given me the expertise in planning and designing creative and enriching
activities, lesson plans and events for my students. Having worked in a variety of schools from the suburbs to the inner-city I am
familiar with the various types of students from individual personality, to cultural, linguistic, educational and economical
backgrounds. The process of educating a child, providing the pathways to opportunity, and enriching them stimulating learning
experiences gives me immense satisfaction and joy.
!• Excellent one-on-one people relations skills in addressing specific needs and resolving problems
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) who is highly professional, ethical and motivational
• Proficient computer skills on PCs or Macs and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, & Powerpoint
• Advanced in Spanish speaking, reading and writing
• Artistic, creative and critical thinker, visualizer and creator
• Teaching, leadership, & project management skills
!Education:
University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado August 2005-May 2010
• Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language & Literature with a certificate in Elementary Education
University of Alicante, Alicante Spain, STUDY ABROAD Spring Semester 2008
• Studied Language, Culture and the Arts (Painting and Dance)
University of Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Canada, Fall Semester 2004
• Studied theatre, art history, and Spanish language on a Phi-theta Scholarship
!Teaching Experience 2006-2013
• Managed, directed, and taught preschool through high-school, math, science, social studies, literacy, and Spanish.
• Utilized positive reinforcement and problem solving skills to maintain student behavior and a stimulating learning environment.
• Wrote progress reports quarterly, entered grades to excel spread sheets, utilized powerpoint and Microsoft word regularly.
• Attended teacher meetings and collaborated with colleagues on projects.
• Guided by Colorado-State-Standards & school curriculum I designed and wrote lesson plans that encompassed all learning styles.
!-Primrose School, Lafayette CO, September-November 2013, Preschool Teacher
-Open Air Academy, Denver CO, June 2012- December 2013, Summer Camp Art Teacher, Spanish Teacher
-Highline Academy, Denver CO, August 2010- June 2011, Kindergarten Math Teacher, Teacher’s Aid, Substitute Teacher
-Acorn Early Childhood Development, Boulder CO, March 2006-September 2006: pre-k Teacher
-YMCA, Lafayette CO, February-April 2006: Dance Instructor 3-5 yr. olds
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Entrepreneur Teaching:
-Creative Drama Teacher, Highline Academy, After-School Program, Denver CO, March- May 2011
-Private Tutor, Various locations, (All Subjects) Denver CO, May 2010- June 2011
Teaching Internships
At CU-Boulder during my teacher training I had 5 internships. Each internship focused on a different academic subject and was in a completely
different school setting. In these interns I learned about a variety of teaching strategies, organizational skills, professionalism, classroom behavior
management, teaching resources, and creating a stimulating learning environment.
-Gust Elementary, Denver CO, Spring 2010,
-Park Hill Elementary, Denver CO, Fall 2009
-Ryan Elementary, Lafayette CO, Fall 2009
-Louisville Elementary, Louisville CO, Spring 2009
-Columbine Elementary, Boulder CO, Fall 2006
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2. Job History:
Alfalfa’s Market, Louisville, Cheese and Charcuterie Retail Louisville Colorado October 5, 2015- present
• Set up displays monthly to make products more appealing and constantly creating new ideas to attract more customers and stimulate revenue.
• Perform monthly inventory, assist in placing product orders, and organizing and promoting sales.
• Check dates and quality of product daily, set sale-goals daily, create platters for catering, organize and clean,
• Build customer-relations by instilling trust, consistency and maintaing integrity of the product and service.
!The Old Mine Cidery & Pub Erie Colorado Bar-tender October 10, 2015- present
• Provide friendly service as well as strong knowledge of beer and cider and their various styles with passion for the brewing industry.
• Daily cleaning, organizing, stocking, counting money and tipping out other employees, updating signs and promoting specials.
• Build strong customer relations and provide excellent customer service.
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Frontier Airlines: Flight Attendant, Commercial & Private Charters November 18, 2013- October 2015
• Ensured the safety and security of my passengers while providing a friendly inflight service.
• Handled uncomfortable or potentially hostile situations professionally and strategically following company procedures.
• Managed hundreds of people daily, with assertiveness taking control of various situations, resolving customer disputes.
• Maintained aircraft appearance, security sweeps, checking aircraft equipment, ordering maintenance when necessary.
• Addressed various medical emergencies with company medical training
!Other Jobs:
!Wells Fargo Bilingual (Spanish) Bank Teller Longmont/Boulder June 2007- December 2009
• Took great care to be transparent, communicate clearly and precisely providing friendly service.
• Entered detailed accurate data constantly regarding customer accounts.
• Managed customer accounts, set daily goals for gaining new clients and providing more bank services, and worked closely with bankers.
!Denver Public Health: Contract Research Assistant: June 2010-Dec 2010
• Interviewed candidates privately in English or Spanish for a nation wide survey about their sexual, drug and alcohol habits and behaviors.
• Gave HIV tests and results.
!Passions and Pursuits:
!!Artist- Canvas Painter 2012-present
!• Self-taught passionate artist who is an original visionary and futuristic thinker.
• Website building and maintaining (square space) as well as utilizing social media
• Writing business professional emails, news letters, art statements, as well art descriptions for press.
Some Exhibits in 2012-2015
• Colors of Inspiration: Perk on Penn, Capitol Hill Denver Colorado May 2012
• The Dance: Mona’s Cafe, 15th street Denver Colorado, February 2013
• Grand Opening of Newest works of Christa Chatham: Mona’s Cafe Denver Colorado June 2013
• Valentines Exhibit: Turverein Culture and Art Center, Denver Colorado February 2014
• Rino Art District First Friday @ Urban Luxe Real-estate, Denver Colorado October 2015
!Awards and Achievements:
• Received an award for EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE as a bank teller at Wells Fargo in 2009
• Had an article written about my work in the Latin Life of Denver magazine in the summer issue of 2013.
• PHI THETA KAPPA member in college and received an award & Scholarship for academic excellence for having a 4.00 GPA in 2004
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Volunteer and other Venture:
!• WORK-AWAY in Benicarlo Spain: For two weeks I lived with a Spaniard and taught him English. October 2014/ January 2015
• AMERICORPS: in various schools teaching, tutoring and assisting / fulfilled 900 hours November 2009-June 2010
• Study Abroad in Alicante Spain: lived with a Spanish Family who spoke no English January 2008-June 2008
• Lutheran Church of Louisville: traveled to Juarez, Mexico and Built a house from scratch for a poor family. August 2002
!Dance Training:
• Salsa 2012-2014: Diana Sanchez’s all women’s team and performed in Los Angeles at the 2013 Salsa Congress. Trained and taught with A.J.
Washington. Trained and danced with Jig & Senora.
• Classical Ballet: Boulder Arts Academy, Boulder CO, 2001-2004. Debbie’S School of Ballet, Macon GA, 1990-1998.