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Chanel Laguna

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

With over 9 years of expertise in the educational development of students in grades 4-12, I am a highly effective and experienced educator and community builder. My approach to education is both dynamic and visionary, with 8 years dedicated to providing transformative ideas, content development, and skilled support to nonprofit organizations, school leaders, and team members. I am passionate about serving overlooked and underserved communities, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or learning style, receives a world-class education and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

My strengths lie in my ability to motivate others, identify individual strengths, and nurture potential. I am adept at communicating ideas clearly, executing plans efficiently, and guiding projects to successful completion. With a keen interest in connecting with like-minded individuals in the education sector, I am committed to collaborating with those who share my vision for inclusive and impactful education.

I have a proven track record of developing thoroughly researched content and providing innovative support to nonprofits and educational leaders. I excel in creating meaningful connections, fostering teamwork, and driving projects that lead to positive change. I am currently seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and add value to initiatives that aim to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher/US History

Washington Leadership Academy
08.2021 - Current
  • Create and deliver culturally-responsive and rigorous English II  curricula that have been adopted by WLA’s English Language Arts (ELA) department due to their success. 
  • Consistently recognized as a highly effective teacher; led and mentored instructors by delivering professional learning sessions, performing observations, and coaching teachers on curriculum development, classroom procedures, and planning.
  • Conduct biweekly parent phone calls and quarterly conferences, demonstrating strong customer service skills, conflict resolution, and effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Establishes strong collaboration and co-facilitation skills i.e; co-teaching model
  • Develop comprehensive US History curriculum incorporating diverse primary sources and adapting to tactile, auditory, and visual learning styles.
  • Curate culturally relevant materials, fostering inclusive discussions and promoting critical thinking and text analysis.
  • Facilitated connections between historical content and current events, guiding students through projects, debates, and presentations that apply their learning to real-world contexts.

Grade Level Lead

Washington Leadership Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Successfully tracked and managed compliance for a team of 20 teachers in schoolwide initiatives, ensuring attendance, classroom data, and advisory data met established standards, resulting in a cohesive and high-performing team.
  • Successfully developed a self-paced learning curriculum post-pandemic, leveraging the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to include assignments, videos, assessments, and interactive elements to enhance the learning experience.
  • Managed a $2,500 operating budget and coordinated quarterly events for up to 60 students, creating project proposals, monitoring progress, managing vendors, and designing and ordering apparel.
  • Collaborated proactively with stakeholders, identifying challenges and opportunities, and creating strategic initiatives to address and prevent issues, resulting in improved educational outcomes.
  • Trained new instructors on Powerschool, Nearpod, and Canvas LMS, 

AP Research Teacher

Washington Leadership Academy
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Designed rigorous a scope and sequence and curriculum
  • Provided necessary assistance to students in finding external experts in their field or discipline aligned with their research
  • Held regular individual work-in-progress interviews to provide feedback and guidance on the progress and effectiveness of their work
  •  Coordinated peer-to peer feedback opportunities
  • Utilized resources gained through College Board workshops
  • Coordinated research showcase event
  • Reach out to stakeholders, community members to evaluate student work

ELA Teacher

DC Prep
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • 6th and 4th grade ELA Gen ed teacher
  • Designed highly engaging curriculum and incorporated life skills as a way to foster students' curiosity and understanding of their world.
  • Intentionally planned and executed weekly lessons for weekly reading and writing lessons. Analyzed student data to drive learning and reteach lessons. Provided academic student support giving strategic feedback. 
  • Contributed towards student goal setting during grade level team meetings.
  •  Assisted the director of ELA with building curriculum and the selection of culturally relevant texts to aid in student engagement.

Prep-Next facilitator

DC Prep
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Designed social justice and poetry curriculum for 9-12 grades
  • Assisted students in grassroots start -up organizations
  • Facilitated proactive discussions on social justice and community engagement 
  •  Intentionally plan and execute weekly reading and writing lessons
  • Analyzed student data to drive learning and reteach lessons
  • Provided academic student support giving strategic feedback
  • Facilitated annual poetry slam by providing techniques and edits to students work
  • Contributed towards student goal setting during grade level tea
  • Assisted the director of ELA curriculum in the selection of culturally
  • relevant texts to aid in student engagement
  • Lead staff meetings on diversity and equity to identify areas and
  • Problem solved areas growth in the organization
  • Trained to lead staff workshops on cultural responsive ways for classroom management and lesson planning
  • Tracked analyzed and used data to drive learning
  • Participated in goal setting, observations and debrief meetings with school leaders
  • Created and implemented lesson plans for guided reading groups
  • Assisted in facilitating workshops for school leadersand staff across 2 E.L. Haynes campuses

ELA Co-teacher

EL Haynes Public Charter School
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Assisted in 7th grade ELA classroom
  • Tracked analyzed and used data to drive learning
  • Engaged students in film critiques during a 30 min advisory once per week
  • Created and implemented lesson plans for guided reading groups
  • Managed blended learning classroom to help students reach reading levels

Marketing Communication/Development intern

National Hemophilia Foundation
05.2012 - 07.2012
  • Helped manage relationships with vendors supporting communications initiatives 
  • Created marketing presentations for stakeholders 
  • Advertised events through social media
    Assisted with fundraising campaign
  • Processed gifts from donors using Blackbaud software

Communications intern

Duke Global Health Institute Duke University
05.2011 - 07.2011
  • Transcribed YouTube videos of company events and fieldwork
  • Assisted with a onetime annual event for company
  • Communicated with media entities for news coverage for event
  • Copy edited online blog posts of students doing field work abroad

Blogging Intern

News and Communications, Duke University,
05.2011 - 07.2011
  • Contributed two articles per week for online blog 
  • Attended major forums on Duke’s medical progression to obtain story ideas
  •  Made cold calls and scheduled interviews with medical professionals 
  • Assisted with brainstorming for possible stories and software updates 
  • Edited video footage on Final Cut Pro

Education

Bachelors - Mass Communication and English

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05-2013

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and build relationships
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Negotiation
  • Prospecting
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Project Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Timeline Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Copy editing
  • Canva
  • Audacity
  • Community Engagement

Certification

Software

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Asana
Canva
PowerSchool
Magic School AI
Hootsuite
UX/UI Design
Audacity
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress

Timeline

Grade Level Lead

Washington Leadership Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023

English Teacher/US History

Washington Leadership Academy
08.2021 - Current

AP Research Teacher

Washington Leadership Academy
08.2019 - 07.2020

Prep-Next facilitator

DC Prep
07.2016 - 07.2018

ELA Teacher

DC Prep
08.2015 - 07.2018

ELA Co-teacher

EL Haynes Public Charter School
06.2014 - 06.2015

Marketing Communication/Development intern

National Hemophilia Foundation
05.2012 - 07.2012

Communications intern

Duke Global Health Institute Duke University
05.2011 - 07.2011

Blogging Intern

News and Communications, Duke University,
05.2011 - 07.2011

Bachelors - Mass Communication and English

North Carolina Central University
Chanel Laguna