Charnise Nichols
Washington,DC
Summary
Hardworking Substitute Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with excellent discussion management, lecturing and mentoring abilities. Knowledgeable about special intervention plans, recordkeeping requirements and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline. Grades papers and homework and records grades for lead teacher.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kipp Will
Washington, DC
03.2022 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Met regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
Team Lead
Bright Horizons
Washington, DC
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Provided support to junior staff during peak periods of workloads.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Teacher's Aide
Kidspace Childcare
Washington, DC
02.2014 - 10.2019
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
- Provided support to students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
- Organized classrooms and maintained supplies inventory.
- Supervised student activities during recess, lunchtime, and other breaks.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Assisted in administering standardized tests according to state guidelines.
- Attended faculty meetings and provided feedback from student perspective.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground.
- Recorded attendance daily and submitted reports to school administrators as needed.
- Maintained confidential records related to student performance and behavior issues.
- Answered phones and took messages when necessary.
- Performed clerical duties including filing paperwork and photocopying material.
- Assisted with special projects such as organizing field trips or fundraising events.
- Provided additional support to English Language Learners or Special Education Students.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class.
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Supervised children on field trips to maintain safety and foster cultural learning experiences.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of school equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Assisted in developing programs and activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
- Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Education
GED -
UDC
Washington, DC10.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Med Tech College
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - SPO
Academy
Upper Marlboro, MDSkills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Safety Awareness
- Test Proctoring
- Discipline
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group Instruction
- IEP Understanding
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kipp Will
03.2022 - Current
Team Lead
Bright Horizons
10.2019 - 12.2021
Teacher's Aide
Kidspace Childcare
02.2014 - 10.2019
GED -
UDC
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Med Tech College
Some College (No Degree) - SPO
Academy
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