About the Instructor – Christi Gilbert

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Christi Gilbert is an innovative and experienced Primary grades math and ESL teacher and outstanding national presenter. Her background includes decades of K-2 classroom experience teaching math and English Learners. Throughout her career, she has stayed true to her mission of helping students with educational and historical challenges such as the unique challenge of learning math and English at the same time. Christi is noted for her enthusiasm, her attention to research-informed practices, and her love for her students.

Christi is the author of Strengthen Math Instruction for English Language Learners K-2, the extensive digital resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar. Her presentations are clear, fast paced and activity packed. You will leave with a wealth of new ideas you can easily use in your own ESL, academic support, push in, co-taught or general education classroom. Join Christi for a fun day filled with many practical ideas to help all your ELL students find greater success and confidence in math.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Excellent seminar. Very high expectations for the group and just enough personality and sense of humor to be real."

"Thanks for the vocabulary pages and guidance. What we learned today was helpful and meaningful!"

"Thank you again for presenting on English Learners! The discussion was SO valuable, and I appreciated your interaction ideas, clear explanations for math activities, and the opportunity to share thoughts with fellow teachers."

"I appreciated all the visuals, examples, and strategies that could be used with students. It was a nice way to visualize how to apply this learning. Christi was an amazing help!"

"Christi was GREAT! She was full of energy and really did make the day go by quickly. Tons of strategies and research relevant right now!"