Akeelah Chestnut Charles
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-5 Early Intervention Lead Teacher
Riverdale Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff to develop prescribed educational plans for students, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student engagement by creating interactive and collaborative learning environments.
- Maintained thorough documentation of student progress, utilizing data-driven decision making to inform instruction.
- Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
Assistant Principal
Harper-Archer Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Partnered with administrative team to implement school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for staff, fostering growth mindset and continuous improvement.
- Served as liaison between teachers, parents, and administrators during disciplinary proceedings for students involved in behavioral incidents.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for academic improvement and tailor instructional support.
Reading Instructional Coach
Perkerson Elementary School
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Coached teachers to improve Reading Instruction through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed successful interventions for struggling students by creating targeted instructional plans based on their unique needs.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Championed growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
K-5 Elementary Teacher
D.H. Stanton, C.W. Hill & Hope Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2010
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Contributed to improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
4th Grade Teacher
St. Anthony Catholic School
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing unique needs of each student in classroom.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
Education
Doctor of Education - Instructional Leadership
Argosy University
Atlanta, GA04.2012
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Argosy University
Atlanta, GA06.2008
Master of Arts - Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.1998
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- In-Depth Structured Literacy
- Testing Coordinator
- Digital Learning
- MTSS Coordinator
- Student Data Management
- Instructional Best Practices
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Life-Long Learner
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at D.H. Stanton Elementary School in 2003.
- Awarded "Communities in Schools" Grant for the implementation of an Innovative Literacy Program "Boys Reading to Build Character Literature Circle" (BR2BC) in 2007 and 2008.
Certification
T-7 Certification level
Elementary Education Certification
Reading (P-12) Endorsement
Coaching Endorsement
Timeline
K-5 Early Intervention Lead Teacher
Riverdale Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Principal
Harper-Archer Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2014
Reading Instructional Coach
Perkerson Elementary School
10.2010 - 05.2012
K-5 Elementary Teacher
D.H. Stanton, C.W. Hill & Hope Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2010
4th Grade Teacher
St. Anthony Catholic School
08.1998 - 05.1999
Doctor of Education - Instructional Leadership
Argosy University
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Argosy University
Master of Arts - Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Spelman College
T-7 Certification level
Elementary Education Certification
Reading (P-12) Endorsement
Coaching Endorsement
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