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Chela Carr

CHARLOTTE,NC

Summary

Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 10 plus-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
01.2011 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Preschool Teacher

Grahams Daycare
02.2014 - 12.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2019

Associate of Arts -

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Hopewell High School
Huntersville, NC
06.2009

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Materials Preparation
  • Student Engagement
  • Class coordination
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Small Group Supervision
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom Supervision
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Special Education Assistance
  • Field Trip Monitoring
  • Assessment administration

Additional Information

I have volunteer with my church, around my community to help advocate and bring help and awareness when it comes to our health and maintaining an healthy lifestyle. I have been volunteering for about 5 years now. My church advocate at other churches, hospitals, and nursing homes as well. I also was my church tithes secretary for about 5 years. I record and kept a record of our church tithes..

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Grahams Daycare
02.2014 - 12.2019

Teacher's Assistant

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
01.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Walden University

Associate of Arts -

Central Piedmont Community College

High School Diploma -

Hopewell High School
Chela Carr