Charrel Hunter
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Adaptable, passionate professional with 5+ years of experience in co-building inclusive learning communities by establishing strong relationships with scholars, parents, and coaches. Successful at developing and facilitating interactive, student-led lessons and learners' materials with the use of backwards design planning. Through collaboration and analyzing data, revamping of the course design and implementation occurred.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
7th grade Life Science Teacher
Creekland Middle School
07.2024 - Current
- Participating in Gifted Endorsement Program to become certified gifted educator for Middle grades students.
- Integrates technology into the classroom as an Instructional and assessment tool
- Communicates objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents
- Establishes positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Newsletters.
- Delivers interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Completed professional development program to be trained on legislation and best practices in relationship to teaching Multilingual learners.
6th/7th grade Earth and Life Science Teacher
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented text-dependent questions into Science text to improve scholars' reading comprehension skills and support scholars in integrating the important information across sections of text
- Achieved a 25% increase in student mastery growth for middle school scholars, as evidenced by benchmark data compared to unit assessments
- Utilized the ReThinkEd platform to facilitate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction, while effectively instilling and enforcing the school-wide Chatt Way matrix for behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all learners.
8th Grade Physical Science Teacher
KIPP STRIVE Academy
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented GISTing strategy into Science text to improve scholars' reading comprehension skills and support scholars in integrating the important information across sections of text
- Developed and facilitated rigorous and engaging, hands-on lessons for scholars to experience Science phenomena and apply their observations from lab investigations to the concepts taught during teacher-led instruction
- Ensured growth, development, and demonstration of KIPP STRIVE Academy's REACH values
- Coordinated field trips to museums, laboratories, and other educational sites to supplement classroom instruction with experiential learning opportunities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in physical sciences by attending conferences and workshops, ensuring relevant curriculum content.
6th grade Earth Science Teacher
DuBois Integrity Academy
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed 6th grade Science curriculum independently and in collaboration with colleagues aligned with state objectives and standards
- The curriculum entailed rigorous lesson plans, learners' material, pre-and post-assessments, CFUs, and surveys
- Facilitated classroom discourse and guides students through hands-on scientific investigations while reinforcing scientific concepts and vocabulary
- Integrated technology (Gimkit, Quizizz, Gizmos, Nearpod, Edpuzzle) into the classroom as an instructional tool
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
7th grade Life Science Teacher
Creekland Middle School
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Effectively used virtual classrooms supported through, Google Classroom/Meet and Zoom to teach concurrently
- Integrated technology (Quizlet, Quizizz, Gizmos, Legends of Learning) into the classroom as an Instructional and assessment tool
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Newsletters
Education
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology
Western Governor's University
04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA04.2020
Skills
- MS Office
- Google Suites
- Backward Design
- Canva
- Technology Integration
- Differentiating Instruction
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- 5E Lesson Planning
- Thematic Lesson Planning
- Distance Learning
Timeline
7th grade Life Science Teacher
Creekland Middle School
07.2024 - Current
6th/7th grade Earth and Life Science Teacher
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
07.2023 - 05.2024
8th Grade Physical Science Teacher
KIPP STRIVE Academy
07.2022 - 05.2023
6th grade Earth Science Teacher
DuBois Integrity Academy
07.2021 - 05.2022
7th grade Life Science Teacher
Creekland Middle School
07.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Albany State University
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