Candace Chestnutt
Clinton,NC
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keeps classroom organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sampson County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implement plans that support student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Develop hands-on skills through planned activities to foster curiosity
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Served on School Improvement Team (S.I.T.) 3 years
- Served as School Improvement Team President (S.I.T.) 1 year
Teacher's Assistant
Sampson County Schools
03.2007 - 05.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions
- Participated in after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students: Sylvan Learning, 21st Century Tutoring 2008-2014
Education
No Degree - Education
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Differentiated Instruction
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Leadership
- Flexible
Timeline
Teacher
Sampson County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Sampson County Schools
03.2007 - 05.2021
No Degree - Education
University of Mount Olive
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fayetteville State University
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