Caroline Chandler
Heath,TX
Summary
Upbeat 1st grade teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade-3rd Great Team Lead
Rockwall ISD
Rockwall, TX
08.2010 - Current
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Instructed up to 23 students individually and in groups on math, reading, phonics, writing, social studies, and science subjects.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Incorporated Seesaw, flip grid, and chromebook technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
1st Grade Team Lead Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
Euless, TX
08.1995 - 06.1998
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
San Marcos CISD
San Marcos, TX
08.1992 - 06.1996
Education
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.1991
Skills
- Production monitoring
- Performance improvement
- Employee Evaluation
- Key performance indicators
- Daily workflow improvement
- Complaint resolution
- Knowledgeable in word, Seesaw, mclass
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Safety processes and procedures
Certification
- Science of Reading Academy
- ESL certification
- gifted/talented endorsed/certification
Timeline
1st Grade-3rd Great Team Lead
Rockwall ISD
08.2010 - Current
1st Grade Team Lead Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.1995 - 06.1998
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
San Marcos CISD
08.1992 - 06.1996
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Southwest Texas State University