Charlotte Brown
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Adaptable teacher leader, focused on developing, inspiring, and supporting teachers, students, and families. Committed to continuous professional development and education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Leader
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
Newark, NJ
06.2017 - Current
- Provide logistics, observation, instructional feedback, and support to ensure team lives out academic and cultural vision of school
- Coordinate with members of team to address data results and trends
- Coach teacher across grade levels
- Work closely with curriculum planners to develop lesson plans that address needs of students
- Communicate daily, monthly, and quarterly with families (both written and in person)
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Planned department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
Lead Teacher
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
Newark, NJ
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
Co-Teacher
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
Newark, NJ
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Paraprofessional
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
Newark, NJ
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents
Residential Counselor
Youth Consultation Services
Newark, NJ
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions
- Developed and implemented comprehensive individualized treatment plans for high-risk clients in residential setting
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance
- Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Ramapo College
Mahwah, NJ05.2010
Skills
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership Development
- Create Collaborative Learning Environment
Certification
CE Elementary Education K-6
Timeline
Teacher Leader
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
06.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
06.2015 - 06.2017
Co-Teacher
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
06.2013 - 06.2015
Paraprofessional
KIPP NJ SPARK Academy
08.2012 - 06.2013
Residential Counselor
Youth Consultation Services
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Ramapo College
CE Elementary Education K-6
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