Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Chavi Pruitt

Spring,TX

Summary

Dedicated, enthusiastic, and responsive leader and teacher with more than 17+ years of educational experience with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students, staff, parents, and administrators of all skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success! Humbly serve as a role model by using a growth mindset to develop young minds and educators to inspire a multidimensional love of learning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Learning Coach

Spring ISD
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Encourage and train teachers on how to incorporate online programs such as Amplify (Boost Reading/Math), Amplify intervention (Burst Kits), mClass, ST Math, Project Learning, and more to support students with academic learning.
  • Distribute curriculum textbooks, Chromebooks, teacher resources, and students workbooks.
  • Conduct needs assessments using Amplify data to evaluate the impact on instructional practice and student learning from digital and print program/curriculum.
  • Deliver feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students and teachers.
  • Create special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests and abilities of individual students.

Instructional Coach

Ponderosa Elementary School
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using Amplify and Eureka curriculums as well as proven instructional techniques.
  • Assisted teachers with accessing Amplify and teacher data to determine the best instructional strategies for small and whole group.
  • Held one-on-one instructional sessions with teachers to provide classroom management, curriculum, small group, and planning support.
  • Provided classroom management support to teachers for students with behavioral concerns.
  • Modeled lesson implementation for teachers to provide efficient and effective academic instruction to students.
  • Lead and scheduled Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for grade level teachers to offer planning, data, and lesson internalization support.

Teacher/Team Leader

Ponderosa Elementary School
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 05.2020
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline from professional training in PBIS and personal experiences.
  • Engaged students and boost understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans to follow curriculum guidelines.
  • Provide differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques to grade level team.
  • Scheduled parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.

Summer School Coordinator

Ponderosa Elementary School
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Hired qualified staff to implement summer school curriculum.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques and to offer instructional support.
  • Assisted teachers with student behavioral interruptions within the classroom and school building.
  • Created and managed schedules for students and staff regarding lunch, academic day, and dismissal duties.
  • Responsible for maintaining current data and documents needed for payroll, administrative needs, and student records.

Teacher

Sandridge Elementary School
Lynwood, IL
08.2006 - 06.2013
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for students, that followed academic guidelines and standards for students of varying academic needs.
  • Implemented training on PBIS system which supported effective classroom management, positive student behavior, and a classroom culture of safety, respect, and positive self-image.
  • Applied consistent student based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance..

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership Master's Program

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Skills

  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Motivating students and staff
  • School improvement and discipline committee
  • Public speaking
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Instructional best practices

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Employee of the Year (2015-2016) for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Selected by campus principal to provide a mentor/mentee relationship with new teachers (2021-current).
  • Mentee teacher was acknowledged and won Rookie Teacher of the Year for our campus and in the Texas Teachers Program (2021-2022).

Timeline

Digital Learning Coach

Spring ISD
08.2023 - Current

Instructional Coach

Ponderosa Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2023

Summer School Coordinator

Ponderosa Elementary School
05.2017 - 06.2017

Teacher/Team Leader

Ponderosa Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2020

Teacher

Sandridge Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Chicago State University

Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership Master's Program

Lamar University

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