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Charlotte Cummings Crone

Charlotte Cummings Crone

Educator
Chapel Hill,North Carolina

Summary

Accomplished Educator with specialized knowledge and expertise in High School Science, English Language Learners, and EC Resource. Improves learning outcomes across classes. Proficient in multiple license areas with 10 years of instructional experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

EC Resource Teacher

Chapel Hill High School
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.

Principal Intern, Science Teacher

Hillside New Tech High School
Durham, NC
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Completed Action Research Project on using Standards-Based Assessments to improve EOC scores
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Implemented different technologies such as Study Island and Mastery Connect to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.

Chemistry and Biology Teacher

Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School
Durham, NC
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • 100% of students score 4 or 5 on the Biology EOC ∙ Science Department Chair, PLC Lead ∙ Engaged to develop the Durham Public Schools Chemistry and Physics Curricula for 2018
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Biology Teacher

Garinger High School
Charlotte, NC
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Taught Honors, Greenhouse, and Standard Biology
  • 82% of my Fall 2015 students passed the NC EOC (school average is 28.8% passing, 100% receive free lunch)
  • Approximately 25% of my students were novice (Level 1 and Level 2) ELLs.

Teaching Fellow

TEACH Charlotte Program
Charlotte, NC
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Fellow ∙ Participated in a rigorous training and student teaching program to achieve significant academic gains in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging NC Standards aligned and EOC ready lesson plans.
  • Supported objectives of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools by delivering teaching through student-centered and constructivist teaching methodologies.

Creator, Program Director

The Healthy Choices Project
Durham, NC
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Developed an innovative program for addressing childhood obesity within the public school structure
  • Recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative and appeared on Good Morning America

Molecular Biology Teaching Assistant

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
01.2011 - 12.2011

New and Used Car Sales

University Ford
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
05.2013 - 04.2020
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.

Education

Masters of School Administration -

North Carolina Central University

M.Ed - Educational Studies

Johns Hopkins University

B.S - Biology

North Carolina Central University

Skills

  • Licensure in High School 9-12 General Science
  • Completed Praxis for licensure for English Language Learners
  • Administrative License
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Educational Settings
  • Learning Modalities
  • Educational Support
  • Parent Communication
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Personalized Support
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Federal Guidelines
  • Restorative Justice

Certification

North Carolina Professional Educator License #1193568

*I am willing to license in other states.

Special Education, Mild-Moderate K-12

English as a Second Language K-12

K-6 Education, All Subjects

High School Science, All Subjects, 9-12

School Administrator, All grades

The following areas are being added to my license, pending approval from NCDPI:

Special Education, Moderate-Severe K-12

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12

Teacher of the Visually Impaired K-12

Special Education Program Administrator

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

HONORS AND AWARDS
-Outstanding Commitment Award from the Clinton Global Initiative

-National Science Teacher Association New Teacher of the Year
-University Award for Academic Excellence
-President's Award for Academic Achievement
-All-USA Academic Team
-University Honors Program
-Chancellor's Scholar
-Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society

-Girl Scout Gold Award

Affiliations

  • Council of Exceptional Children
  • Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
  • Council for Learning Disabilities
  • National Association of Special Education Teachers
  • American Council on Rural Special Education
  • National Science Teachers Association

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home optionCareer advancementWork-life balance

Quote

"Education is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance of the wheel of social machinery."
Horace Mann

Software

ECATS

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

I enjoy traveling, art, classical music, collecting vintage items, and learning new things

Timeline

EC Resource Teacher

Chapel Hill High School
01.2022 - Current

Principal Intern, Science Teacher

Hillside New Tech High School
01.2019 - 01.2022

Chemistry and Biology Teacher

Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School
01.2016 - 01.2019

Teaching Fellow

TEACH Charlotte Program
04.2015 - 06.2015

Biology Teacher

Garinger High School
01.2015 - 01.2016

New and Used Car Sales

University Ford
05.2013 - 04.2020

Molecular Biology Teaching Assistant

North Carolina Central University
01.2011 - 12.2011

Creator, Program Director

The Healthy Choices Project
08.2010 - 05.2013

Masters of School Administration -

North Carolina Central University

M.Ed - Educational Studies

Johns Hopkins University

B.S - Biology

North Carolina Central University
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