Chaitra Curry
Hull,GA
Summary
Passionate teacher with years of experience in education as paraprofessional and lead teacher. Skilled in closely monitoring student progress while implementing educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded education. Organized, dependable, positive attitude, and willingness to take on responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Clarke County School District
07.2020 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to facilitate learning and meet students academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating professional learning courses
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Evaluated students' understanding and development through ongoing assessments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Child Development Specialist
Clarke County School District
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs..
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Paraprofessional
Champions For Children
03.2008 - 05.2014
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
Athens, GA12.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA05.2009
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA05.2004
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction (Team Lead)
- Student assessment
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student needs assessment
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Clarke County School District
07.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS
12.2019 - 07.2020
Child Development Specialist
Clarke County School District
07.2014 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional
Champions For Children
03.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Piedmont University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Athens Technical College
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
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