Christy Callaghan McLaughlin

A creative facilitator, writer, and teacher

 

    Home Phone: 352-521-3445 Email

                       Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christy-callaghan/23/a61/937

To contribute my teaching and theatrical experience to any organization.
 

With State teaching certifications in both New York and Florida, my goal is to enhance institutional success with alternative approaches to education and communications. Active engagement with participants of all learning styles provides a collaborative working atmosphere while improving interpersonal skills.

        EXPERIENCE
  
  

i'I'veve been a reporter for the Tampa Bay Times (formerly St. Petersburg Times) for the past year2009-12/2009 Patricia A. Carroll, Esquire Tampa, FL Legal Assistant

2/2008-1/2009 Obama For President Hours per week: 60 East Pasco for Obama - Group Administrator
 
DADE CITY, FLORIDA

I established and managed a team of over 300 volunteers at a grassroots political office. As a former public relations executive and newspaper writer, my communications and negotiating skills enabled me to open our corner storefront. We attracted support from volunteers, visitors, information seekers, local political candidates, Florida Democratic Party officials, neighborhood merchants, and shoppers for campaign memorabilia. Coordination with Obama Ybor City State headquarters enabled our volunteers to make important contributions to data entry, canvassing, phone banking, successful community events, and voter outreach efforts, from registration to assistance at the polls. Experience in education helped me focus on research, discussions, reflection on practices and conducting nonpartisan election workshops at two local high schools. My theatre experience enhanced the creativity and collaboration of our team. We staged community concerts, a Fourth of July Block Party, and participated in parades and seasonal local festivals.


 2005 — 2008 Saint Leo University Adjunct Professor and Supervisor of Interns
 
As Supervisor of Teaching Interns in the Department of Education at Saint Leo University I conducted seminars and taught the Florida State 12 Accomplished Practices to third year student interns. Assigned to local elementary schools, my 20 (per semester) interns were prepared to assist cooperating classroom teachers. On a weekly basis, I evaluated their performances and provided guidance and support.
My most fulfilling work was teaching EDU 222--Multiculturalism in the Classroom. Experiencing theatrical techniques, designed to level the playing field, students were excited by alternative approaches to pedagogy.
My teacher evaluations from students were unanimously positive and I was elected to the University Senate. My research and preparation skills grew tremendously.
Supervisor's Name: Dr. Carol Walker, Supervisor's Phone: 352-588-8200
 
 
1/1976-10/1987 Sports Departments--St. Petersburg Times, Greensboro and Chicago Daily News Writer/Editorial Asst
 
I was the first female in the sports department at the Chicago Daily News. My background as a publicist for thoroughbred racing venues in Cleveland and Chicago prepared me to work productively with and learn from the Damon Runyon characters of Chicago journalism.
 

Writing positions followed full time at the Greensboro Daily News and then, as a stringer for the St. Petersburg Times. Additional work as an account executive for Public Communications Inc and Bohne Grafx enabled me to advocate for travel, hotel/resorts, and medical clients. Supervisor's Name: Leigh Bohne, Supervisor's Phone: 813-961-0774.

EDUCATION

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree-5/1996 120 Semester Hours
Major: Theatre Arts GPA: 3.5R