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Christy Holthaus Geonetta

Littleton

Summary

Passionate educator with 16 years of experience in classroom settings, small group interventions, and district-level roles. Experienced literacy enthusiast dedicated to addressing the individual needs of struggling readers. Skilled in designing and implementing hands-on, multisensory lessons to cater to diverse learning styles. Collaborative and empathetic with a track record of effectively meeting educational needs by working with teachers, parents, and specialists.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Dyslexia Interventionist

Del Valle ISD
08.2024 - Current
  • Employed variety of instructional techniques to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
  • Designed explicit, systematic, individualized, multi-sensory literacy lessons for struggling dyslexic students
  • Set achievable and challenging goals for individualized education plans for dyslexic students.
  • Participated in the Slingerland Literacy Institute (Orton Gillingham approach) and CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapy) program.

Dual Language Instructional Coach/Literacy Coordinator

Del Valle ISD
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Developed the elementary literacy curriculum in English and Spanish, focusing on explicit instruction of foundational skills in grades K-2.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Provided training and professional development in literacy and culturally responsive practices for elementary teachers in the district.

First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Newton Collins Elementary, Del Valle ISD
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Newton Collins Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2018-2019
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Developed engaging, student-centered lessons in all content areas as determined by Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

First/Second Grade Bilingual Teacher

Joseph Gilbert Elementary, Del Valle ISD
08.2010 - 05.2018
  • Gilbert Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2017-2018
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Cincinnati
06-2002

Skills

  • Performance tracking
  • Innovative instructional approaches
  • Culturally responsive instruction
  • Literacy curriculum design
  • Customizing learning experiences
  • Engaging multisensory techniques
  • Literacy development coaching

Certification

  • Colorado: Certified Elementary Generalist, K-6
  • Texas: Certified Elementary Bilingual Generalist, EC-4
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist, May 2025

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Bilingual Dyslexia Interventionist

Del Valle ISD
08.2024 - Current

Dual Language Instructional Coach/Literacy Coordinator

Del Valle ISD
08.2021 - 08.2024

First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Newton Collins Elementary, Del Valle ISD
08.2018 - 05.2021

First/Second Grade Bilingual Teacher

Joseph Gilbert Elementary, Del Valle ISD
08.2010 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Cincinnati

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