Charlene Newsome
Martinez,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Troop Leader, Mentor
Troop
01.2012 - Current
- Helping Girls to discover, connect and take action in their lives and community.
Interrelated Paraprofessional
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2023
- I worked with grades K–5 on meeting learning objectives and goals for students with various learning disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Shadow
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I worked as a shadow with a 2nd grade student, assisting him with emotional and learning disabilities
- Encouraged student to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs student using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Substitute Teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked in all grade levels K-5th, as well as Self-contained Special Education classrooms.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Heroes Program
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisting students with schoolwork in multiple school settings to help them grasp new concepts.
Scout Leader
Leadership Team
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisting Troop leaders in helping to deliver the Girl, Leadership Experience to their Girl Scouts
- Providing assistance with forms, information, as well as coming up with plans to help their troops get the best experiences they can.
- Delivered programming in line with organizational policy to members of newly-established troop until well-established and ready for independent operation.
- Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
- Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
Domestic Engineer
Newsome Enterprises
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Councilor, tutor, nurse, chaperone, chauffeur, cleaner, office assistant, mentor, mediator
- Often accused of having eyes in the back of my head, excellent organization skills in making sure a household runs smoothly
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Online Campus2024
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Pleasant Valley Secondary School
1997
Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Reading and Writing Support
- Educational Support
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Behavior Improvements
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- State CDE Approved Paraprofessional
- Helping Students with Special Needs
Affiliations
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
CPR certified
First Aid Certified
Volunteer Approved for Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
Medical Reserve Core
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Volunteer of Excellence, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia 2014 – 2015 Appreciation Pin, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia 2014 – 2015
Certification
- Orton Gillingham Morphology Plus Certified Training - 2022
- Mindset - 2023
Timeline
Interrelated Paraprofessional
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2023
Special Education Shadow
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
Heroes Program
Blue Ridge Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2017
Scout Leader
Leadership Team
01.2013 - 01.2016
Troop Leader, Mentor
Troop
01.2012 - Current
Domestic Engineer
Newsome Enterprises
01.2005 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
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Pleasant Valley Secondary School
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