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Camille Bounds

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Skilled and enthusiastic educator and trainer with extensive experience in teaching and administration across a wide range of student levels, from early childhood to senior (12th grade) students, in both regular and special education classrooms. Conducts engaging and transformative training sessions on various topics, including curriculum development, lesson planning, testing and evaluation, group instruction, strategies to motivate students, and tutoring best practices. Committed to ensuring student success in all environments and at every level. Possesses unwavering dedication to perfecting the educational experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supportive Services Assistant

School District of Philadelphia Henry Lea Sch
09.2023 - Current
  • Teachers and non-teaching staff in schools within the Title Program participate in cooperative efforts to support basic skills achievements who are economically or educationally disadvantaged.
  • Provide instructional assistance in the classrooms in major subjects
  • Assist with preparation of and during instructional activities and address the tutorial needs of students as identified.
  • Learn the environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
  • Prepare instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with the established curriculum.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Prove successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment in the classroom.
  • Work with teachers to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Support planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions.

Supportive Service Assistant Volunteer

Samuel Powell School-
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Participates in a cooperative effort to support basic skills achievement of students by providing instructional assistance in classroom.
  • Managed crises calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within t
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and calls..
  • Students learn by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
  • Classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
  • Collaborate with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Dining area to clean up a t lunchtimes

Student Climate Staff Volunteer

Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
09.2021 - 03.2022

Monitor and supervise students and their activities outside the classroom including hallways, cafeterias, and schools.

  • Skill at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed appropriate, 20 incoming calls, emails, and faxes
  • Implemented innovative tracking systems to monitor volunteer activities, progress, and impact on the community. Maintained accurate records related to volunteer hours,
  • Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.

English Foreign Language Instructor

Nanshan Chinese International College
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Utilized diverse teaching techniques for group and individual instruction Customized strategies to help over 100 students of all skill levels
  • Developed hands-on and culturally immersive activities to promote a deeper understanding of English
  • Create new lesson plans based on course goals.
  • Instruct students aged 4 to 18 in Chinese language, culture, and history by assigning reading material, written assignments, and hands-on projects.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Strengthen communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to create high-quality, relevant course content for diverse audiences.

English Teacher

Education First Training Center
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Set class aims and watch daily performances to give every student equal access to education
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for students
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Managed filing system, entered data, and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Established administrative attendance work procedures to track 25 students' daily tasks.

Special Education Teacher

Universal Companies School
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet mentally and physically disabled students
  • Create and manage IEPs to define students' learning goals and educational strategies and apply instructional knowledge.
  • Positive classroom environment by consistently enforcing behavioral expectations and promoting respectful communication.
  • Actively participated in IEP meetings, contributing valuable insights regarding individual student needs and progress.
  • Modify general education curriculum, accommodate individual learning differences, and maintain high educational standards.

Group Supervisor Teacher

People for People Inc
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Planned long and short-range activities following curriculum goals
  • Coordinated field trips
  • Completed bi-annual assessment of child development
  • Supply daily open communication with parents.
  • Safe nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Encourage children to develop their communication, problem-solving social skills.
  • Instruct children in health and personal habits, to eat well, rest, toilet
  • Guided students through daily routines, instilling responsibility and independence within each child.
  • Promote language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
  • Support diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
  • Utilize technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.

Special Education Teacher

Vision Quest
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning goals and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Director of Admissions

Community Education Partners
09.2004 - 08.2009
  • Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression, and career options
  • Conferred with educators to show current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to support outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to start immediately.
  • Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement, and marketing communications.
  • Implement recruitment methods designed to increase the application pool within targeted areas.
  • Organize successful campus events such as open houses and information sessions to showcase what the institution has to offer its students academically and socially.
  • Managed a diverse team of admissions professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving departmental goals.
  • Improved student retention through proactive communication and targeted support programs.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
01.1998

Skills

  • Academic advisement
  • Child development
  • Quality education
  • Organizational ability
  • Special Educational Needs/IEPs
  • Lesson planning
  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Support

Accomplishments

  • Developed international TEFL curriculum for more than 100 students in Shenzhen China.
  • Earned a 10-month contract to work in China teaching ESL Chinese-speaking students of all ages.
  • Documented and resolved language issues which led to learning to read, write, speak and socialize.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the developing students from ages 3-12 improve their performance in academic subjects such as math and English .
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • 120-Hour TEFL Certified
  • Seizure First Aid Certified

Affiliations

  • Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
  • Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnership
  • Powelton Village Civic Associiation
  • Salvation Army West Philadelphia
  • Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association

Additional Information

I have taught at a training center in Bao'an, an International School in Nanshan District Shenzhen, volunteered at Xian China, and taught at Maple Leaf International Academy located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong. All of these internationals school have taught me to work compassionately with people of all cultures and disabilities. I have learned that the core China curriculum blends the education of Chinese and western and Implementing quality education. Besides just compulsory courses, theses schools focus on developing English strengths and talents and pay attention to students individuality and all around development. That is what I learned by teaching abroad.

Timeline

Supportive Services Assistant

School District of Philadelphia Henry Lea Sch
09.2023 - Current

Supportive Service Assistant Volunteer

Samuel Powell School-
09.2022 - 06.2023

Student Climate Staff Volunteer

Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
09.2021 - 03.2022

English Foreign Language Instructor

Nanshan Chinese International College
05.2018 - 05.2019

English Teacher

Education First Training Center
11.2016 - 02.2018

Special Education Teacher

Universal Companies School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Group Supervisor Teacher

People for People Inc
09.2012 - 06.2013

Special Education Teacher

Vision Quest
09.2010 - 06.2011

Director of Admissions

Community Education Partners
09.2004 - 08.2009

Master of Science - Special Education

Arcadia University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Temple University
Camille Bounds