Charles Berry
Portland,OR
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kinder Care West Linn
West Linn, OR
02.2023 - Current
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
- SMART Board aptitude
- MAP Testing and Data
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher
Aspire Academy
St Louis, MO
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Identified and suggested creative sources to help students grasp complex subjects or concepts.
- Collected and documented student feedback to make adjustments to instruction.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Utilized technology such as iPads, Smart Boards, online programs and other digital media to enhance instruction.
- Planned extracurricular activities such as after school clubs or special projects that provided enrichment opportunities for students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods that catered to different learning styles within the same classroom setting.
- Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail.
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of best practices, professional development activities and sharing resources across grade levels.
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning.
Teacher
Lucas Crossing Learning Center
St Louis, MO
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between teacher, student, parent relationships.
- Created assessment tools including rubrics, tests, quizzes and projects to measure student progress.
- Established individual goals for each student based on their academic needs and monitored performance throughout the year.
- Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail.
- Utilized technology such as iPads, Smart Boards, online programs and other digital media to enhance instruction.
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Technology integration
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Student records management
- Special education
- Test grading
- Test proctoring
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Teacher
Kinder Care West Linn
02.2023 - Current
Teacher
Aspire Academy
08.2018 - 03.2020
Teacher
Lucas Crossing Learning Center
08.2016 - 06.2018
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