Ckaris Williams Dillon
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Highly motivated educator with 21 years of experience on effective teaching, mentoring, motivation, leading by example, offering nurturing environment with discipline and structure, and tapping in to children’s desires to want to continue learning. Experienced in developing and implementing an appropriate curriculum and planning highly effective lesson plans.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal (k-2)
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
08.2023 - Current
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
ESL Teacher
Lionel Collins Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits.
- Instructed small groups of students.
- Increased ELT scores from a D to a B.
First Grade Teacher
Lionel C. Collings Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Second Grade Teacher
Inspire 42 elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Second Grade Teacher
Woodland West Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
First Grade Teacher
George Cox Elementary School
Gretna, LA
08.2009 - 01.2016
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Fifth Grade Teacher
George Cox Elementary School
Gretna, LA
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Third Grade Teacher
George Cox Elementary School
Gretna, LA
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Third Grade Teacher
Walnut Bend Elementary School
Houston, TX
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Second Grade Teacher
Paul B. Habins Elementary School
New Orleans, LA
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Third Grade Teacher
Fredrick Douglas Elementary School
Harvey, LA
08.2005 - 08.2005
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans
Second & Third Grade Teacher
A.P. TUREAUD Elementary School
New Orleans, LA
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
First Grade Teacher
A.P. TUREAUD Elementary School
New Orleans, LA
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Aims Pathway Certified -
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education / Minor: History -
Dillard University
High School Diploma -
EdNa Karr High School
Teaching Achievements
- Teacher of the Year (11-12 ) and (22-23)
- Wrote several grants regarding educational resource needs
- Appointed grade-level chairperson
- Success for all Reading Program – implemented and trained to instruct
- Café’- implemented and trained to instruct
- Acadience Testing Format - Administrator
- Member – Intervention and Behavior Committee
- Increased LEAP exam scores
- Trained to implement Project Lead the Way
- Increased ELPT scores by 40%
- ELPT scores helped the school increase its SPS score by 17.9%
References Available
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Teaching Qualifications
- Implemented successful classroom discipline stategies
- Developed effective teaching methodology for low academic students struggling with reading comprehension and capabilities.
- Mentored troubled and depressed student-parent couplings.
- Created valuable hands-on activities for students on all academic levels.
- Planned numerous schools functions including plays and various programs for student’s benefit.
- After-school enrichment teacher.
- ESL Teacher
- Set on committee to choose a district wide science program
- AIMS Pathway certified
- Testing Coodinator (ELPT)
- Compass Evaluator
- Effective Implementation of Tier 1 curriculum
Teaching Strengths
- Heggerty
- History
- Classroom Management
- Parental Participation
- Science of Reading Certified
- Tier 1 Instruction
- Promethean
- Time Management
- Nuturing Discipline
- Individual Attention
- Small Group Instruction
- Professional Presentations
- Microsoft Office
- Dibels Next Trained
Timeline
Assistant Principal (k-2)
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
08.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
Lionel Collins Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2023
First Grade Teacher
Lionel C. Collings Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2021
Second Grade Teacher
Inspire 42 elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Woodland West Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2017
First Grade Teacher
George Cox Elementary School
08.2009 - 01.2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
George Cox Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2009
Third Grade Teacher
George Cox Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2008
Third Grade Teacher
Walnut Bend Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2006
Third Grade Teacher
Fredrick Douglas Elementary School
08.2005 - 08.2005
Second Grade Teacher
Paul B. Habins Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Second & Third Grade Teacher
A.P. TUREAUD Elementary School
01.2004 - 05.2004
First Grade Teacher
A.P. TUREAUD Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2004
Aims Pathway Certified -
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education / Minor: History -
Dillard University
High School Diploma -
EdNa Karr High School
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