Chari Pennington
Fulshear,TX
Summary
Innovative Educator with 11 years of experience instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Seven Lakes Junior High
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
ADOLPHUS ELEMENTARY
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Strong knowledge of 5th grade TEKS
- Integration of technology for enhanced learning
- Assessment and data analysis to drive instructional planning.
- Implemented formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Maintained open and effective communication with parents through emails, conferences, and newsletters.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
WERTHEIMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Used data from formal and informal testing to form small, individualized reading groups
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Developed and maintained effective classroom management by creating a conducive learning environment
- Differentiates instruction based on the needs of students in the classroom
- Evaluated the progress of each student and provided constructive feedback
- Established effective communications with students and parents.
5th Grade Math Teacher
FIEDLER ELEMENTARY
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Creates engaging lessons with clear objectives
- Implements a variety of teaching methods including the math workshop model
- Employs a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize student learning
- Worked through obstacles, learned new strategies, collaborated with co-workers and set individual goals to improve student performance
- Establishes a positive relationship with students, parents and fellow teachers.
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with ESOL and ESE teachers to accommodate all learning styles and educational needs.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- 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.
1st Grade Teacher
BURNETT ELEMENTARY
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Utilized the state standards to create rigorous, objective-driven lessons
- Identified what thinking skills could be explicitly taught and practiced in each lesson
- Managed to differentiate individual students based on their unique learning skills
- Ensured that all the students are engaged through activities and technology
- Introduced learning objectives to activate students' prior knowledge
- Presented academic content through a variety of instructional strategies.
3rd Grade Teacher
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Combined the principles of my personal teaching philosophies with those expected by my employer in a manner that served the students an individualized educational experience within the boundaries of a team building atmosphere
- Accomplished this by creating an environment that fostered peer support and constant encouragement
- Strongly focused on developing a classroom management strategy that would allow for classroom interactions to take place while minimizing distractions and behavioral disruptions.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXBachelor of Arts - Education
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
Clear Lake, Houston, TXSkills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Classroom management
- Instructional Strategies
- Data-driven decision-making
- Technology Integration
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Seven Lakes Junior High
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
ADOLPHUS ELEMENTARY
08.2022 - 12.2022
6th Grade ELA Teacher
WERTHEIMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2021 - 06.2022
5th Grade Math Teacher
FIEDLER ELEMENTARY
08.2020 - 07.2021
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2020
1st Grade Teacher
BURNETT ELEMENTARY
08.2014 - 11.2015
3rd Grade Teacher
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
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