My Vita!

Christie Gates

21719 E. Lake Houston Pkwy., Crosby, Texas 77532

(W) 281-831-5325; (H) 281-324-3727; (C) 832-248-0340

gckggates@gmail.com

Education/Certification

M.Ed.                                    Education Leadership, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX, 2005

BFA                                        Broadcast Journalism, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1997

Principal Certificate         Texas

Teacher Certificate          Elementary Self-Contained 1-6, Texas

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Principal, Sheldon Elementary

Sheldon I.S.D.

Houston, TX, 2005-Present

·         Administered campus activities for a 1^st-5^th grade campus with a student population over 700

·         Conducted annual needs assessment to determine a campus budget and made allocations as appropriate

·         Manage and approve all campus expenditures

·         Evaluate employee performance for teachers, paraprofessionals, and clerical personnel using PDAS appraisal system and auxiliary evaluation tool

·         Interview and recommend candidates for hire

Assistant Principal, Royalwood Elementary

Sheldon I.S.D.

Houston, TX, 2004-2005

·         Assisted the campus Principal in achieving the mission, vision, and goals of the campus

·         Responsible for implementing Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code as part of the campus discipline management system

·         Implemented a positive behavior management system for the campus (Pride Paws)

·         Developed and contributed to the campus student handbook

·         Evaluated employee performance using the PDAS system and other auxiliary evaluation tools

3^rd Grade Team Leader

Sheldon Elementary, Houston, TX, 2002-2004

·         Managed a team of eight-ten 3^rd grade teachers

·         Disseminated information from campus administrators

·         Participated in the campus leadership team

·         Monitored grade level lesson plans and curriculum implementation

·         Disaggregated data and planned after-school tutorials and interventions as required by Texas’ Student Success Initiative

Representative Council Chairperson

Royalwood Elementary, Houston, TX, 2003-2004

·         Organized and facilitated meetings for the campus’ site based decision making team

·         Represented the campus on all district level committees in which the district calendar and district improvement plan were drafted

·         Assisted the campus leadership team with the development of the master schedule

Teaching Experience

Math/Science Lab Teacher,

Royalwood Elementary, Houston, TX, 2003-2004

·         Coordinated with the district Math & Science Specialist to open a new math/science lab for the campus

·         Developed a math/science lab curriculum for 3^rd and 4^th grades to support the TEKS

·         Developed a campus lab schedule requiring teachers to co-teach in the math/science lab in order to strengthen instructional skills for teachers

·         Advocated and acquired adoption of the first classroom Mimeo board to integrate technology into the math/science lab

Third Grade Teacher,

Sheldon Elementary, Houston, TX, 1999-2003

·         Integrated curriculum to meet state assessment standards

·         Disaggregated data to individualize instruction using the ADM system

·         Provided after-school tutorials for struggling students

·         Maintained positive relationships with students and parents

·         Evaluated student work using student portfolios

Presentation Experience

Gates, C.  (2011, January).  Using PEIMS Data and AWARE for Effective Data Disaggregation.

Presentation to Sheldon Elementary 3^rd-5^th grade Teachers, Houston, TX.

Gates, C.  (2010, November).  Effectiveness of Breakthrough Coach Program.  Presentation at the

 Sheldon I.S.D. School Board Meeting, Houston, TX.

Gates, C.  (2010, September).  Acquiring English Language Proficiency in a 1^st-5^th grade Bilingual

Program.  Presentation at Sheldon Elementary, Houston, TX.

Gates, C.  (2010, August).  Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.   Presentation at Sheldon Elementary

 In-service, Houston, TX.

Gates, C.  (2008-2009).  Ginger Tucker’s First Year Teacher Academy.  Presentation to Sheldon I.S.D.’s

New Teacher In-service, Houston, TX.

Professional Affiliations

Texas Association for Elementary School Principals, 2004-Present

Texas Computer Educators Association, 2009-Present

References

References are included on the following page.

Professional References for Christie Gates

Dr. Vickey M. Giles, Superintendent

Sheldon I.S.D.

11411 C. E. King Pkwy

Houston, TX  77044

281-727-2000

Dr. Joan Bowman, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

Sheldon I.S.D.

11411 C. E. King Pkwy

Houston, TX  77044

281-727-2000

Marna K. Harper, Executive Director of Personnel Services

Sheldon I.S.D.

11411 C. E. King Pkwy

Houston, TX  77044

281-727-2000