Chanika Avent

Greencastle ES

Fourth Grade Teacher | August 2017 - June 2024

Third Grade Teacher | August 2024 - June 2025

ELO Summer Enrichment Teacher | July - August 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
• Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.

Paint Branch HS

• Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
• Provided support to students with diverse learning needs by adapting instructional methods accordingly.
• Collaborated with fellow tutors to share best practices and enhance the overall quality of services provided.
• Utilized assessment data to adjust teaching strategies, ensuring continuous improvement in student achievement.
• Developed strong working relationships with students and parents, encouraging consistent feedback to optimize progress.
• Led individual and group tutoring sessions, focusing on targeted areas of improvement for each student.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and collaboration among students.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

• Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication among tutors, students, and parents.
• Organized regular staff meetings for knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and building strong team dynamics among tutors.
• Maintained detailed records of student progress, enabling targeted interventions and support where needed.
• Supervised a team of tutors, ensuring consistent quality in teaching methods.
• Collaborated with fellow supervisors to establish best practices and drive continuous improvement in the tutoring program.
• Streamlined scheduling processes for improved efficiency and increased availability of tutoring sessions.
• Implemented data-driven approaches to monitor the success of the tutoring program and make necessary adjustments for better outcomes.
• Organized, approved, signed, and submitted tutors' timesheets.

• Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling students to make continuous improvements.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies, cultivating an inclusive and respectful learning community.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Provided individualized support for students, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
• Catered to needs of students with learning disabilities by providing extra assistance.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering connections between course subjects.