Chantre McLaurin
Round Rock,TX
Summary
- Upbeat Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
- Also, with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
- Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 18 years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - (3rd Grade Year One; 2nd Grade-Current)
Round Rock ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
Teacher 1st-3rd Grade
Manor ISD
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX05.2007
Skills
- Oral communication
- Project-based learning
- Instructional technology
- Peer Collaboration
- Mathematics Instruction
- Literacy development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Field Trip Organization
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Earned Teacher of the Year in 2011
- Teacher of the Week (Local Country Music Station)
- Teacher of the Week (October 2016)
- Teacher of the Week (November 2023)
- Teach From the Heart Award (February 2023)
- Teach From the Heart Award (February 2024) Twice
- Planned, directed, coordinated, and produced Talent Shows
- Team Leader for three years
- Supervised team of six staff members.
- Improved test scores by reworking approach.
- Teacher Mentor for 1st and 2nd grade
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- As a UIL Coach Lead Music Memory Team to victory
Affiliations
- American Federation of Teachers
- Capital Area Alliance of Black School Educators
Certification
- Generalist EC-4 - (2007-___)
- ESL Certification
Timeline
Teacher - (3rd Grade Year One; 2nd Grade-Current)
Round Rock ISD
08.2022 - Current
Teacher 1st-3rd Grade
Manor ISD
08.2007 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Huston-Tillotson University
- Generalist EC-4 - (2007-___)
- ESL Certification
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