Christine Maraia

Hi! I'm Christine. I'm a literacy teacher. I've dedicated my life to supporting students with dyslexia for over 15 years. Come with me on this journey.

 
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Initiatives  

I've developed a variety of projects to engage and strengthen community ties and empower people of all ages. 

 

  •  Founder & Director of Project Impact  Implemented service based programming for students grades 9-12 to build diverse skills & bridge partnerships within the community.                                                                        

  • Forged The Freshstart Initiative to support students in fostering philanthropic business practices; connecting community NFPs with student driven initiatives.                                                                            

  •  Creator & Organizer of The Stonechurch Festival to bring together area students and local folks to explore local geology & earth friendly workshops while building bonds & raising awareness for Dutchess Land Conservancy.                                                                            

  •  Created Townylove & Fund a Kid: The fundraising project to provide music lessons for local children.                                                                                  

  • Designed The Independent Senior Year; an individualized educational  program to meet unique learning styles & foster self-reliance & experience. 
     

Résumé

My experience and accomplishments are in the fields of education, athletics, and service based community projects. 

 

Experience

OG LanguageTeacher & Tutor
Since 2004

Additional Teaching Experience:
Business Math
Financial Literacy   

Performance
Independent Project

Crew Chief/AOD
Aug 2015 to June 2016

Director of Community Service
Aug 2006 to Aug 2010

Dorm Head & Residential Supervisor
Aug 2004- on going

Language Training Tutor
Niemanville, Millbrook, NY
Aug 2006 to Dec 2008

Founder & Director of Project Impact
Aug 2010 to Aug 2013

Creator of The FreshStart Initiative & Stonechurch Festival
Aug 2013 to May 2015

Created The Good Vibes Project
Aug 2013 to Aug 2015

Coach & Personal Trainer
May 2002- on going

Snowboard Instructor
Jan 2005- on going

Arts Camp Coordinator
The McGaw Center, Evanstan, IL
Jun 2002 to Aug 2002

 

Education

M.A. Interdisciplinary Arts
Columbia College Chicago
2003

Alliance Francaise Chicago
Partial Emersion
2002

World Instructor Training School
Certified Personal Trainer
2001

B.G.S. Individualized
University of Connecticut
1999

Greenriver Literacy & Language Center
Orton Gillingham Certified 1 & 2
2016

First Aid & CPR
American Red Cross
Current

 

 

Volunteer Work & Meaningful Experience

Hospice Volunteer
Salisbury Visiting Nurse     
2013

Berkshire Stompers
Percussion, Dance, and Second Line Trombonist in  Upstate  New York and The Berkshires
2013-2016

 

Fund a Kid
Created a Music Fund for Music Lessons The Music Cellar Millerton NY
2016

SOAR Rhythm and Dance Choreographer
Salisbury Elementary School Salisbury, CT 2011

 

Skills & Assets 

Diplomatic

Driven

Organized

Communicative

Indefatigable

Athletic

Point Person

 

Strong Leader

Supportive Follower

Goal Oriented

Funny

Empathetic

Energetic

Original

 

Recommendations

 
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Testimonials

Christine is an educator who dedicates herself to her chosen profession with mind, soul, and heart. She has remarkable drive and integrity.
— Laurie J. Cousseau , MA, F/AOGPE, CALT
I strongly recommend Christine for a position in an organization that seeks a compassionate, intelligent, and thoughtful partner, teacher or leader & I truly believe she will be an asset to any community dedicated to making a difference for our youth and our future .
— Robert A. Lane, Ed.D, Director of Admissions, The Lab School
Christine is a selfless asset to our community. A teacher, mentor, and friend to so many children and adults alike. She made it possible through a fundraiser to provide free music lessons to a local child in need. Any community would be lucky to have her be a part of it.
— Jonathan Grusauskus, owner of The Music Cellar
On behalf of all of us at Dutchess Land Conservancy, I want to say thank you to Christine from the bottom of my heart. It has been an honor & pleasure to work with her & The Good Vibes Project! We’ve so enjoyed this past year; learning about your amazing & exciting project. We are very proud to have been not only chosen as the beneficiary, but as a partner in your program.
— Rebecca E.C. Thornton, President of Dutchess Land Conservancy

Contact

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