Christina Majcher

1152 A Goldstream Avenue,Victoria, British Columbia, V9B 2Z1

cpmajcher@gmail.com (250) 598- 0234

EXPERIENCED LEARNING RESOURCE TEACHER

Accomplished teacher with 14 years experience in Special Education
Excellent ability to collaborate, communicate, and liaise with a variety of school
and community professionals to meet the overall needs of the children in my
care, helping them reach their true potential
Expertise in differentiated instruction, universal design, response to intervention
and evidence based practices to assist all students
Dedicated to helping teachers provide a caring and loving classroom
environment where children are able to explore their individual learning strengths
while challenging themselves to take academic risks, thus building positive social
behaviours and self-esteem
Highly organized, resourceful, and dedicated team player

EDUCATION
Masters in Education

In Progress

Applied Child and School Psychology Degree

Completed Academic Practicum, January - April 2013

Completed Cognitive Practicum, January - April 2014

Social-Emotional Practicum, (scheduled) July- August 2015

Masters Level Coursework

2009 - 2010

University of Calgary

University of Victoria

Accepted to complete Masters in Education, Special Education

Completed two terms before transferring to Calgary MEd program

Bachelor of Education

Class of 2001

University of Victoria

Five year Education degree with focus on the Elementary years

Graduated with Disti

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychometrist

2014 - Present

Dr. Roberts and Associates, Victoria, B.C.

Assist with Psychoeducational Assessments

Conduct Cognitive and Academic Testing (WISC-IV and WIAT-III)

Learning Resource Teacher/ Special Education Coordinator

2004 - Present

Christ Church Cathedral School, Victoria, B.C.

Junior kindergarten- grade eight IEP Case Management, Teaching and Resource
Support

Created the Learning Assistance/ Special Education program at Cathedral School

Provide direct (individual, small group work, coteaching, assessment) and indirect
services (consultation and observation)

Support children with low and high incidence needs (FAS, ASD, MID, ModerateSevere Behaviour, Anxiety, DCD, Chronic Health Needs and Learning Disabilites)

Chair School Based Team meetings

Develop and support implementation of IEPs

Organize and facilitate IEP meetings

Supervise, schedule and train educational assistants

Assist administrative team with allocation and management of Special Education

budget

Support and assist teachers with differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning
needs

Provide intensive evidence-based intervention support

Teach study skills and learning strategies

Support schoolwide interventions, supports and curriculum planning

Administer assessments to determine a child's strengths and areas of challenge and

determine need for further assessments or supports (as per Response to
Intervention framework)

Collaborate, communicate and schedule paraprofessionals regularly (Speech

Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Therapists, and
Psychologists)

Special Education Classroom Teacher

2003 - 2005

Discovery School, Victoria, B.C.

Fostered a nurturing classroom environment for a multi-age group of children with

diagnosed learning challenges (Grade 3-5, Grades 6-8)

Taught all subject areas, Grades 3-5

Taught Math, Science and Drama, Grades 6-8

Provided individual programming with a high level of differentiation for each child

Created and implemented Individual Education Plans

Gained extensive professional development including international conferences

Special Education Teacher and Program Facilitator

2003 - 2005

Learning Disabilities Association of South Vancouver Island

Supervised tutoring program for children struggling with reading and writing

Supported multiple volunteers with the development and implementation of learning

plans for struggling students, aged 6-13

Social Skills program teacher

Skills for Success teacher - preparing children for the transition from elementary to
middle school

Teacher on Call

2001 - 2003

Greater Victoria and Sooke School Districts

Worked predominantly in Resource and Behaviour Rooms

Long Term TOC position- Macaulay Elementary School, Kindergarten/Grade One

Long Term TOC position- Macaulay Elementary School, Grade Four/Five

English as a Second Language Teacher

2002 - 2003

St. Margarets School, Victoria, B.C.

Created and implemented an ESL program for Korean students (aged 10-18)

Integrated Preschool Support Worker

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health

Adapted and modified activities for special needs learners

1995 - 1997

Trained in many physical and occupational therapy techniques

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Leader- After School Care/ Summer Day Camp

2000 - 2003

University of Victoria Child Services, Victoria BC

Employed as Special Needs Relief Worker

Special Needs Caregiver

1996 - 1997

JLM Services, Victoria, B.C.

Trained to support children with significant medical and cognitive needs

Provided overnight respite care

Received physiotherapy and occupational therapy training

Behaviour Therapist

1995 - 1996

Trained by a team from UCLA on a pilot ABA behaviour modification program

Provided support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
World Partnership Walk- Ambassador and Volunteer

2011 - Present

Heart and Stroke Foundation- Volunteer

2000 - 2006

READ Society- Volunteer (teaching adult non-readers)

1996 - 1997

SELECT CERTIFICATES AND WORKSHOPS

CPR and First Aid certified (2013)

Leaky Brakes Impulse Control (2013)
Social Thinking Meets Response to Intervention and Positive Behaviour Support (2013)
Supporting Social Interactions Between Students with ASD and Their Peers (2012)
Behaviour Management Strategies for the Child with LD (2012)
Handwriting without Tears. Seattle, Washington (2012)
Save Your Sanity Behaviour Workshop (2011)
Crosscurrents Conference. Vancouver, B.C. (2005- 2011)
Promoting Brain-Based Teaching (2008)
Understanding Social Cognition and Autism Spectrum Disorders (2007)

Working with Children and Adults with Challenging Behaviour (2006)

Inclusionary Practices: Building a Community of Learners (2006)
International Learning Disabilities Association National Conference. Reno, NV. (2005)

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY

Experienced in using Smart Board technology, Kurzweil, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and

iPads to support educational goals

High level of knowledge with educational technology supports accessible through Set-BC

PAPERS
Majcher, C. (2015). An analysis and critique of two peer-reviewed articles (EDPS 612.03)
Majcher, C. (2015). Friends: A debate analysis paper (EDPS 612.03)
Majcher, C. (2015). A critique of two peer-reviewed articles (EDPS 612.03)
Majcher, C. (2015). The Effects of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful
Parenting for their Parents. (EDPS 612.02)
Majcher, C. (2015). Disabilities and Co-occuring ADHD and Anxiety. (EDPS 612.02)
Majcher, C. (2015). Research Paper: Mindfulness, test anxiety and performance (EDPS 612.02)
Majcher, C. (2015). Functional Behaviour Assessment and Behaviour Plan (EDPS 674)
Majcher, C. (2014). Self Regulation and Academic Success. (EDPS 650)
Majcher, C. (2014). Social Emotional Competence, Attention and Academic Achievement. (EDPS
650)
Majcher, C. (2013) A Comparison of Theoretical Elements: Cognitive Therapy and Existential
Psychotherapy. (EDPS 602)
Majcher, C. (2013) My personal counselling theory. (EDPS 602)
Majcher, C. (2013) Discipline Practices in Schools: School-wide positve behavior support. (EDPS
635)
Majcher, C. & Pederson, V. (2013) Exploring School Psychology Through Kuhns Model of
Scientific Paradigms. (EDPS 635)
Majcher, C. (2013). Anxiety Interventions (EDPS 658)
Majcher, C. (2012). Anxiety and the Efficacy of Mindfulness (EDPS 651)
Majcher, C. (2012). Autism and the Importance of Collaboration (EDPS 651)
Majcher, C. (2012). Attention Deficit Disorder and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (EDPS 651)
Majcher, C. (2012). The Effects of Exercise on Children with ADHD (EDPS 654)
Majcher, C. (2012). Confidentiality in Elementary Schools. (EDPS 604)
Majcher, C. (2012). The Role of Attention and Memory in Mathematical Skill. (EDPS 652)

Majcher, C. (2012). Phonemic Awareness and Reading Success. (EDPS 652)

Majcher, C. (2012). The Effects of Oral Language Development on Literacy Skills. (EDPS 652)

Presentations
Dickson, N., Lessard, A., Leslie, T., & Majcher, C. (2015). Program debate: Self-Regulation
(EDPS 612.03)
Lessard, A., Majcher, C., & Pannu, P. (2015) Research proposal: A study of grade one students
and the effectiveness of the strong start curriculum. (EDPS 612.01)
Majcher, C. (2015). Test Review: WRAML 2 (EDPS 612.02)
Dickson, N., Lessard, A., & Majcher, C. (2015) Stimulant Medications. (EDPS 674)
Dickson, N., Lessard, A., & Majcher, C. (2015) Evidence Based Intervention: Strong Start. (EDPS
674)
Majcher, C. (2014). Self Regulation and Academic Achievement (EDPS 658)
Majcher, C. (2014). Working Memory (EDPS 658)
Hassalani, S., Lai, A., & Majcher, C. (2012). Anxiety Disorders. (EDPS 651)
Mandel, G., Lopez, A., Majcher, C., Logue, M., & Munroe, J. (2012). Ethical review panel. (EDPS
604)
Majcher, C. & Pederson, V. (2012). Wide Range Test of Memory and Learning. (EDPS 657)
Majcher, C. & Munro, J. (2012). Test of Written Spelling, Fourth Edition. (EDPS 652)

REFERENCES
Available upon request