Chanel Bitton
Miami,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Educator with background in Middle School English instruction and VPK classroom. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans and fostered positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods and collaborate with colleagues to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Ameribelge Center For Education
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
- Supported struggling learners through differentiated instruction and individualized support plans.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and engage in reflective writing exercises.
- Improved student literacy levels by implementing targeted reading intervention strategies.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Served as the faculty advisor for the school newspaper, mentoring aspiring journalists in writing and editing techniques.
- Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an interdisciplinary approach for cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Provided professional development opportunities for fellow teachers by presenting workshops on best practices in English education.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as book clubs and writing workshops to foster a love of literature among students.
- Championed a school-wide initiative to integrate multicultural literature into the curriculum, promoting inclusivity and cultural understanding among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior, ensuring timely communication with parents and administration.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Office Manager
Express Drain and Sewer Cleaning
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Lead VPK Teacher
Watch Me Grow Learning Center
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
- Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Expanded curriculum to incorporate STEM topics, increasing interest in science and technology fields.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
- Established strong connections with local community organizations, resulting in valuable partnerships and resources for the VPK program.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Promoted a love of reading by incorporating diverse literature selections into daily lessons and creating an inviting classroom library space.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
Education
Director Credential For Business Management - Management Of Children's Center
Florida Eastern State College
01-2019
Child Care Education Associate -
CDA
01-2019
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2018
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Grammar teaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Quality education
- Literacy skills
- Special needs support
- Reading comprehension
- Compliance
- Individualized instruction
- Writing instruction
- Feedback delivery
- Reporting requirements
- Instructional technology
- Immersive teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- Technology use
- Health and wellbeing
- Peer reviewing
- Student engagement
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Active listening
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Public speaking
- Student support
Languages
Hebrew
Full Professional
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Ameribelge Center For Education
05.2024 - 11.2024
Office Manager
Express Drain and Sewer Cleaning
02.2022 - 03.2024
Lead VPK Teacher
Watch Me Grow Learning Center
04.2018 - 01.2022
Director Credential For Business Management - Management Of Children's Center
Florida Eastern State College
Child Care Education Associate -
CDA
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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