Chris Dunlap
Alameda,CA
Summary
Confident primary school teacher delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Tutor
Self-employed
Alameda, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Second Grade Teacher
Head-Royce School
4215 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
08.2001 - 07.2022
- Taught core academic subjects of reading, phonics, writing, math, and science through collaborative, hands-on activities.
- Created safe learning environments where students felt seen, heard and reflected in curriculum, resulting in student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Assessed student learning and comprehension through formal and informal assessments.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Worked collaboratively reviewing literacy program in Lower School.
- Actively participated in Equity and Inclusion leadership roles, led K-12 SEED groups and school-wide affinity groups.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
East Bay Conservation Corps Charter School
Oakland, California
07.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed, selected and taught curriculum for service based learning focused on integrating language arts, math, social studies and science.
- Taught two ESL speakers how to read.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bentley School
Oakland, CA
08.1989 - 06.2001
- Taught phonics, reading, writing, math, social studies and science through direct instruction.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Actively participated in building equity and inclusion in school community through cultural events, leading SEED faculty development groups.
First Grade Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Oakland, CA
08.1981 - 06.1987
- Taught students reading, phonics, writing, math, social studies, and science through direct teaching and small group work.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education With An Emphasis On Child Life
Mills College
Oakland, CA06.1997
No Degree - Teacher Summer Institute - Credential Program
University of California Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA07.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID06.1978
Skills
- Instructional Practices - reading, phonics, writing math
- Parent Rapport and Communication
- Professional Development - reading, writing, phonics, math
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
Timeline
Professional Tutor
Self-employed
09.2022 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Head-Royce School
08.2001 - 07.2022
First Grade Classroom Teacher
East Bay Conservation Corps Charter School
07.2001 - 06.2002
Kindergarten Teacher
Bentley School
08.1989 - 06.2001
First Grade Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal School
08.1981 - 06.1987
Master of Arts - Education With An Emphasis On Child Life
Mills College
No Degree - Teacher Summer Institute - Credential Program
University of California Berkeley Extension
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
The College of Idaho