Christina M.

deVecchis
135 Lorraine Dr. Storrs, CT 06268(860) 942-6307devecchisc@gmail.com
Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Expected May 2016
Concentration: History/Social Studies Education
Masters Project: Teaching Citizenship Across Disciplines in English Secondary Schools
Bachelor of Science, Neag School of Education, May 2015
Concentration: History/Social Studies Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts, History, May 2015
Magna Cum Laude
University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom, Study Abroad Semester, Fall 2015
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Study Abroad Semester, Spring 2013
Professional Experience

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford CT,

Masters Intern, January-May 2016
Work with historical society staff to create engaging workshops and tours by utilizing the centers archives,
collections, and exhibits.
Lead tours and programming for teachers and students from around the state to increase knowledge of local, state,
and national history.
The Minster School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Masters Intern, September 2015-December 2015
Taught lessons in history, political science, and religious education courses to students spanning ages eleven
through eighteen.
Collaborated on department projects, including extension questioning materials, standards aligned lessons,
primary and secondary resource collections, and classroom poster sets featuring key skills for historians.
Engaged with the school community at large by discussing American culture with mixed grade advisory classes,
accompanying groups on field trips, and conducting research with staff members across disciplines.
Assisted individual students with physical disabilities and learning difficulties by providing differentiated
interventions within a full class setting.
UK National Holocaust Center, Laxton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Masters Intern, September-December 2015
Worked with professional museum educators and used the first hand testimony of survivors to develop activities
for visiting secondary students. Program resources were designed to create historical empathy, promote inquiry,
and increase student engagement with museum exhibits.
Assisted museum educators and teachers by leading student groups through exhibits, using questioning and
providing information, to improve visitors experiences.
Manchester High School, Manchester CT
Student Teacher, February 2015-May 2015
Assumed responsibilities of instruction, assessment, behavior management, and school-home communication for
one twelfth-grade Participation in American Society class and three tenth-grade World History classes, two of
which were focused within the schools Medical Careers academy and one of which was focused within the
schools Performing Arts academy.
Actively contributed to, and collaborated with members of, the World History Professional Learning Community,
which was recognized to be exemplary within the district.
Worked with PLC to create course-wide assignments, develop unit assessments, analyze assessment results, find
new resources for use within the course, and collaborate on units of coursework.
Cultivated a classroom environment that was safe for students of all identities.

Incorporated culturally responsive management techniques to encourage and integrate students own feedback and
opinions on their education.
Differentiated courses and assignments based on students learning needs, class interest, and the capabilities of
individual students.
Manchester High School, Manchester CT
Senior Intern, September 2014-December 2014
Assisted with and observed in classes across the Social Studies department to develop a more complex
understanding of students longitudinal learning in the subject across courses.
Developed lessons and units under the mentorship of cooperating teachers to acquire skills in assessment design
and pedagogical practice.
Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield CT
Junior Intern, January-May 2014
Worked under the mentorship of my clinic placement teacher in eighth grade Language Arts and Literature
classes to build skills in full class engagement, management, and individual student academic intervention.
Bulkeley High School, Hartford CT
Junior Intern, September-December 2014
Observed, offered support, and facilitated group work, in classes of eleventh grade Western Humanities, twelfth
grade American Humanities, and a mixed grade course focused on the American legal system.
Professional Development

National Geographic Certified Educator Training, CREC Central, Hartford CT, Spring 2016
Attended training workshop focused on geography education, to complete first step of the process to become a
National Geographic certified educator program.
Midlands History Forum Conference, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK, Fall 2015
Attended presentations and workshops of a conference focused on Teaching Skills for Success in History to
gain insights about new resources and current history education pedagogical debates.
National Council for the Social Studies Conference, Boston, MA, Fall 2014
Engaged in seminars, exhibitions, and workshops related to a variety of topics pertinent to Social Studies
education, general teaching practice, and improving community climate.
Holocaust Education Workshop, University of Connecticut, Fall 2014
Attended workshop co-sponsored by the Neag School of Education and the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum to learn about and develop key theories and resources related to teaching the Holocaust in secondary
schools.
Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate pre-service teachers across disciplines to consider and develop
best practices for teaching the Holocaust and related contemporary human-rights issues.
Mansfield Historical Society, Mansfield CT
Intern, June-August 2012
Facilitated museum organization by cataloguing artifacts and digitizing archives to maintain and modernize
society items and records.
Supported communitys historical queries and projects by aiding in research and acquisition of resources to help
preserve local heritage.
Lesson Planning Workshop, Cromwell, CT, Spring 2012
Attended workshop as part of the Connecticut Educators Associations Student Program focused on developing
well-structured and creative lesson planning strategies with pre-service teachers.
Anti-Bullying Workshop, Quinnipiac University, Spring 2012
Attended workshop as part of the Connecticut Educators Associations Student Program in order to learn about
academic research, pedagogical strategies, and legal policy related to bullying and student relations.
Academic Honors

UConn Honors Program Sophomore Honors, Fall 2013

New England Scholar 2013 and 2014
Deans List: Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Recipient
Ray Neag School of Education Endowment Fund Scholarship, Spring 2016
Robert E. and Gladys B. Dunn International Fund Scholarship, Fall 2015
George C. and Jane F. Goodale Memorial Scholarship Fund, Spring 2015
Yaoxin and Ethel W. Rong International Scholarship, Spring 2015
Universitas 21 Global Citizenship Scholarship Spring, 2013
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Fall 2011-Spring 2015
Leadership Experience

National History Day Judging, Manchester High School, Manchester CT, Spring 2016
Volunteered to work collaboratively with other professionals to serve as judge for the Senior Group Websites
division within the schools National History Day.
Undergraduate Student Government, University of Connecticut
Senator, September 2014-May 2015
Served as the Senator representing the Neag School of Education in the Senate of Undergraduate Student
Government by drafting legislation, addressing community issues, and funding student activities.
Vice-Chair for Town Affairs of the External Affairs Committee, September 2012-May 2015
Advocated on behalf of the students with government officials at town and state levels to better community
relations, promote student civic engagement, ensure fair policy, and work towards continued funding.
Phi Sigma Pi- National Honor Fraternity, University of Connecticut
Standards Committee Member, January 2014- May 2014
Collaborated within a small group to privately and efficiently handle concerns, disciplinary issues, and conflicts
within the fraternity for the purpose of upholding standards and values of the organization in a discreet and
helpful manner.
Rush Chair, August-December 2013
Led, along with a co-chair, the recruitment of new members by planning informative and engaging events that
welcome potential initiates and attract the attendance of current members.
Activities

Honors Alternative Spring Break, University of Connecticut Honors Program

Participant, March 2012, 2014
Connecticut Educators Association, University of Connecticut
Member, September 2011- December 2013
Work Experience

Mansfield Public School District

Substitute Teacher, May 2015-Present
Utilize teaching and behavior management skills to assume responsibility of classes from a variety of subject areas
and age levels, including elementary.
UConn Writing Center, Storrs CT
Writing Tutor, August 2014-Present
Use writing and peer education skills to guide and collaborate with students to improve their writing skills and
written assignments.