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
Lawrenceville, GA
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
Chattahoochee Hills, GA
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
Atlanta, GA
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