CHEMAPIWA CHINODA-BEST
Kinston,NC
Summary
Dedicated to the education of individuals, my goal is to use my experience as an immigrant/educator to develop and inspire others to achieve their goals while fostering a nurturing environment. Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties, and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6-8 Science/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Children’s Village Academy, Lenoir County
Kinston, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the day-to-day class room planning, facilitation and instruction of Science
- Administer and evaluate student performance through testing to ensure understanding of material
- Provide performance feedback through assignments and reports
- Planning and administering Remote Learning using a variety of platforms.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Children’s Village Academy, Lenoir County
Kinston, NC
08.2014 - 08.2020
- 4th – 5th grade ELA and 4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher ∙ Responsible for the day to day class room planning, facilitation and instruction of ELA and Social Studies
- Administer and evaluate student performance through testing to ensure understanding of material
- Provide performance feedback through assignments and reports.
Children’s Village Academy, Lenoir County
Kinston, NC
08.2013 - 06.2014
- 6th – 8th grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher ∙ Responsible for the day to day class room planning, facilitation and instruction of ELA and Social Studies
- Administer and evaluate student performance through testing to ensure understanding of material
- Provide performance feedback through assignments and reports.
Program Facilitator
Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Site Based ∙ Responsible for onboarding orientation for new and returning mentors, families and program participants
- Develop and implement enrichment programs consisting of activities tailored to meet program objectives
- Encourage children and families to participate in the services offered through the mentoring program
- Build relationships with program partners to understand objectives and areas of potential collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies, English as a Second Language
University of Alberta
06.2010
Master Of Education - Secondary Education: Social Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Skills
- Multimedia Presentations
- Educational Support
- Individualized Support
- Higher Education
Certification
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA- Teacher License
(Will Complete NC Teaching License this summer)
Timeline
6-8 Science/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Children’s Village Academy, Lenoir County
08.2020 - Current
Children’s Village Academy, Lenoir County
08.2014 - 08.2020
Children’s Village Academy, Lenoir County
08.2013 - 06.2014
Program Facilitator
Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
07.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies, English as a Second Language
University of Alberta
Master Of Education - Secondary Education: Social Studies
Grand Canyon University
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