1. Christina M. Rapacchietta
24608 George Washington Dr.
Plainfield, IL 60544
(630) 699-5429
christina.rapacchietta@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Certificate in Book Publishing, Denver Publishing Institute, August 2015
University of Denver, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Marketing, May 2015
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, May 2009
Licensure: IL Type 03, Endorsements: Middle School Language Arts & Social Sciences
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Plainfield School District 202, Plainfield, IL, August 2009 – Present
• Uses problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities to diagnose and resolve issues and to
recognize when re-teaching is necessary
• Applies classroom and behavior management techniques appropriately to keep students
engaged in the learning process, and differentiates instruction to address each student’s
learning styles and abilities
• Establishes a positive, student-centered learning environment by developing, managing,
and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, families, and faculty
Server, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Wheaton, IL, February 2003 – August 2008
• Provided quick resolutions to problematic situations while maintaining high levels of
communication, consideration, and professional service
• Participated in cause-related marketing practices by selling specialty merchandise,
raising money, and increasing overall revenue for St. Jude’s Research Hospital
campaign, and promoted restaurant specials and promotions through informative and
persuasive advertising
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Heartland Fall Forum, Lombard, IL, October 2015.
• Managed the registration check-in and information desk, sorted, organized, and
distributed books for attendees, and provided assistance for all exhibitor, author, and
bookseller participants.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
• “Not by this Heavenly Light: An Alt Argument for Desdemona’s Salvation,” Midwestern
Conference on Literature, Language, and Media. DeKalb, IL, March 2015.
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• First Place, Orville Baker Essay Award, DeKalb, IL, March, 2015
• Participant, The Art and Craft of Copyediting workshop, DeKalb, IL, August 2013
SKILLS
Reference: The Chicago Manual of Style
Technology: Microsoft Office, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Goodreads