Christopher DeTurris
Laurel,Maryland
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Center City PCS
Washington DC
08.2008 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Used [Software] to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Proctored exams for [Number] students to promote educational growth.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Taught [subject] to individual and small groups.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
In School Suspension coordinator
Middle School
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Over the years I served as Principal for the Trinidad, Capitol Hill, Shaw, and Congress Height Campus’s Summer School Programs.
Maryland National Parks and Planning Commission
01.2000 - 01.2010
- For the past ten summers, and five winters and springs, I have worked with the Maryland National Parks and Planning Commission Special Populations Division
- I have mainly worked with the Traveling Teens program, which is composed of teenagers that have some type of disability, either physical or educational
- Our participants range from 13 to 21 years of age
- During the past ten years I have served as camp counselor, driver, and afternoon camp director
- During the camp sessions we are required to follow the participants IEP, and implement any behavioral plan that the participant may have.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Paraprofessional
01.2006 - 01.2007
- I was a, in our 5th grade Special Education class, and I again served as the 5th grade Chairperson
- I also learned how to write IEP's, and conduct meetings.
01.2005 - 01.2007
- I administrated our after school program, grades 3 through 6
- I was in charge of designing the curriculum, creating a schedule, keeping track of attendance, and I oversaw 8 teacher and about 60 students each year.
Thomas Stone Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Chairperson
01.2004 - 01.2006
- I taught 5th grade Math and Science, and served as the 5th grade
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Taught 6th grade Science and Social Studies, and then was moved to sixth grade Math in January of 2004
Seat Pleasant Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Chairperson
01.2002 - 01.2003
- I taught 5th grade ELA and Social Studies, and served as the Social Studies
Chairperson
01.2001 - 01.2002
- School year I taught 6th grade Math and Science, and served as Grade Level
Spring Hill Lake Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2002
01.2000 - 01.2001
- School year I taught 4th grade Math and Science.
Phylis E. Willaims Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2000
- I started off as a one-on-one aid in May of 1997, then became a long-term sub for the 98-99, and 99-2000 school years
- I taught the entire 6th grade curriculum during the 98-99 school year
- Then at the beginning of the 99-2000 school year we departmentalized, and I taught 6th grade Science and Math and organized several back-to-school nights based on testing instruction.
Education
Trinity College
2003
BS - History, Education
Bowie State University
2000
Passed National Teachers Exam Passed National Teachers Exam Social Studies - undefined
University of Elon
1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Friendly High School
1994
Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Behavioral Guidance
- Intervention Strategies Proficiency
- Special Needs Support
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Activity Organization
- Small Group Lessons
- Reading Comprehension
- Classroom Instruction
- Microsoft Office
- Educational Opportunities
- Safety Rules
- District Standards
- Policy Management
- Standardized Test Results Review
- Academic Standards
- Remote Assistance
- Data Entry
- Best Practices and Standards
- School Policies
Certification
Microsoft Word, Power School, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, MSPAP Training, Special Education Training, PBR Training, Differentiated Instruction Training, Champions Training, DC CAS Training
Timeline
In School Suspension coordinator
Middle School
06.2011 - 07.2011
Intervention Specialist
Center City PCS
08.2008 - Current
01.2007 - 01.2008
Paraprofessional
01.2006 - 01.2007
01.2005 - 01.2007
Thomas Stone Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Chairperson
01.2004 - 01.2006
01.2003 - 01.2004
Seat Pleasant Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Chairperson
01.2002 - 01.2003
Chairperson
01.2001 - 01.2002
Maryland National Parks and Planning Commission
01.2000 - 01.2010
Spring Hill Lake Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2002
01.2000 - 01.2001
Phylis E. Willaims Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2000
Trinity College
BS - History, Education
Bowie State University
Passed National Teachers Exam Passed National Teachers Exam Social Studies - undefined
University of Elon
High School Diploma - undefined
Friendly High School
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