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Christopher Scheld

East Haven,CT

Summary

Focused Educator offering experience in promoting positive and inclusive learning environments. Committed to developing engaging curriculum to meet varied learning needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

School At Work Program Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
09.2017 - Current
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
  • Increased student diagnostic testing scores by an average of 30%.

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Hartford HealthCare/ Rushford Center
Durham, CT
01.2017 - Current
  • Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in science, math,social studies, and language arts applying positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Coached and mentored junior tutors on successful teaching strategies and time management.
  • Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
  • Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
  • 90% success rate in transitioning students into full day local district educational setting upon leaving the Rushford residential treatment program.

Adult Education Instructor

New Haven Adult Education
New Haven, CT
09.2007 - 01.2017
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Successfully transitioned 85% of students into advanced level placement.

Teacher

The Children's Center Of Hamden
Hamden, CT
01.2001 - 09.2007
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Served as head teacher for two years, spearheading curriculum development and behavior intervention planning.

Education

Special Education

Southern CT State University
New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education

Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT
05.1988

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Learning Skills Development
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Learning Assessments
  • Continuing Education
  • Special Needs Teaching

Timeline

Instructor

School At Work Program Yale New Haven Hospital
09.2017 - Current

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Hartford HealthCare/ Rushford Center
01.2017 - Current

Adult Education Instructor

New Haven Adult Education
09.2007 - 01.2017

Teacher

The Children's Center Of Hamden
01.2001 - 09.2007

Special Education

Southern CT State University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Elementary Education

Green Mountain College

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