Chris Nadraus
Chicago,IL
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 10 years of experience. Passionate about educating children from grades K- 5, using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
Kindergarten Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Adapted instruction to fit the diverse language needs of students
1st Grade Teacher
Acero Schools
Chicago,IL
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with tests and quizzes.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to common core to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
3rd Grade Teaceher
Acero Schools
Chicago, United States
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
1st Grade Teacher
Beehive Elementary School
Prague, Czech Republic
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, ELA, and history.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
JNE English School
Seoul, South Korea
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Education
Teacher Prep Program - Elementary Education
Western Florida University
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Norwich University
05.2014
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Materials sourcing
- Lesson Planning
- Science of Reading (SOR) Implementation
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Modeling
- Reading instruction
- Science of Reading Implementation
Certification
ESL Certified PK-12
PEL Elementary Education K-6
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2024 - 01.2025
1st Grade Teacher
Acero Schools
08.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Teaceher
Acero Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Beehive Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
JNE English School
02.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Norwich University
Teacher Prep Program - Elementary Education
Western Florida University