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Carissa M Chacon

Tooele

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong foundation in classroom instruction and school-level leadership. Led initiatives in mentoring, professional development, and student support. Completed administrative internships at elementary, junior high, and high school levels, gaining broad insight into K–12 operations. Committed to fostering inclusive cultures and empowering staff and students to thrive.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade Teacher

Rose Springs Elementary | Tooele County Schools
08.2016 - Current
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.

New Teacher Mentor

Tooele County Schools
08.2018 - Current
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by leading teacher-oriented workshops.

Guiding Coalition

Tooele County Schools
08.2017 - Current
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Founding Teacher

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
08.2011 - 05.2016
  • Designed and implemented a rigorous, data-driven curriculum for a new school environment.
  • Mentored new staff and demonstrated best practices for classroom and school management.
  • Assisted with key startup activities, including student recruitment, family engagement, and community outreach.

Common Core Coach

Tennessee Department of Education
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Trained Common Core Math Standards to administrators and educators throughout Tennessee
  • Participated in various training sessions for leaders of mathematics
  • Attended “Common Core Coach Training” at Tennessee Department of Education

3rd Grade Teacher

Overlake Elementary | Tooele County Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy

University of Utah
Salt Lake City
06-2027

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governor University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2017

Master of Science - Technology in Education

Lesley University
Boston, MA
01.2010

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Utah State University
Logan, UT
01.2006

Skills

  • Professional Educator License (June 2026)
  • Reading Endorsement
  • ELL Endorsement
  • Wilson Certified Tutor

Timeline

New Teacher Mentor

Tooele County Schools
08.2018 - Current

Guiding Coalition

Tooele County Schools
08.2017 - Current

6th Grade Teacher

Rose Springs Elementary | Tooele County Schools
08.2016 - Current

Founding Teacher

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
08.2011 - 05.2016

Common Core Coach

Tennessee Department of Education
04.2011 - 04.2012

3rd Grade Teacher

Overlake Elementary | Tooele County Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governor University

Master of Science - Technology in Education

Lesley University

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Utah State University

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy

University of Utah

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