CHANDRA TODD
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated educator skilled in creating and delivering engaging, student-centered curriculum for both in-class and virtual environments. Offering 16 years of academic instruction, technology leadership, and creative problem-solving experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Support Specialist – Instructional Technology
Northwest ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for and maintaining all new to Northwest ISD required onboarding technology proficiency courses
- Attend technology conferences to learn and present about technology and innovation in education
- Liaison between new educators and administrators to foster strong rapport and collaboration on ideas for improvement
- Provide leadership, training, and support to new to Northwest ISD teachers in the use of technology that supports teaching and learning
- Collaborate with new to Northwest ISD teachers to help design student experiences that focus on authentic learning, as well as incorporate innovative practices, tools, and activities into curriculum
- Develop and implement technology professional development opportunities for faculty and new staff
Math Interventionist
John D. Spicer Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Differentiated instruction in small groups for a variety of ability levels to enhance student academic progress
- Apply and explain the principles, strategies, and methodologies of RTI/MTSS to teachers to help them understand curriculum
- Develop new and tenured teachers’ capability to collect, interpret, and analyze multiple sources of data to improve student learning, as well as their understanding and implementation of the curriculum standards
- Collaborated with classroom, Special Education, and Reading Interventionist teachers daily on progress of shared students
- Facilitate and collaborate with teachers during campus RTI meetings
- Mentored and trained new and tenured teachers on how to integrate technology into classroom to prepare them to successfully carry out duties as an educator
Elementary Teacher/1st Grade - 2nd Grade
John D. Spicer Elementary
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Planned and assessed student learning activities, instructional goals and aims using technology integration
- Designed and implemented daily lessons for students
- Built a strong bond with students, parents, and colleagues to inspire a shared commitment to quality education
- Team leader proficient in involving, motivating, and leading teachers and students to achieve classroom goals
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
Elementary Teacher/2nd – 5th Grade
Eastern Hills Elementary
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Technology
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2006
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Motivation
- Educational technology
- Mathematics Instruction
- Computer Skills
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
Certification
- Texas Certified EC-6 Generalist
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
Highlights
- Teacher of the Year, John D. Spicer Elementary, 08/2018
- Presented at Elementary Professional Learning Conference, 08/2018
- Presented at EdCamp District Technology Conference, 08/2021
- Technology Grants, Birdville Education Foundation, 08/2019
- Co-led campus wide professional learning 5/2024
- Collaborated to write district curriculum
Timeline
Teacher Support Specialist – Instructional Technology
Northwest ISD
07.2023 - Current
Math Interventionist
John D. Spicer Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2023
Elementary Teacher/1st Grade - 2nd Grade
John D. Spicer Elementary
08.2013 - 01.2019
Elementary Teacher/2nd – 5th Grade
Eastern Hills Elementary
08.2008 - 07.2013
Master of Education - Educational Technology
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
University of Phoenix
- Texas Certified EC-6 Generalist
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
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