Faith Chaston
City Of St. Peters,MO
Summary
A recently graduated Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Columbia Public School District
Columbia, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Following plans/routines per teacher's schedule/established expectations & school procedures.
Nanny
The Brown Family
O'Fallon, MO
01.2019 - Current
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
Student Teacher
Litzsinger
Ladue, MO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Offered seven students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement. (Autism, EBD, Etc).
Student Teaching Placements
Columbia Public Schools
Columbia, MO
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Schools: Fairview Elementary, Mary Paxton-Keeley Elementary, West Boulevard Elementary, Derby Ridge Elementary, Battle Elementary, Hickman High School
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
AVID Mentor
MIZZOU
Columbia, MO
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Met with students online to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Provided private online instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Created and implemented online individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Special Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2023
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Student Progress Reporting
- Behavior Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Technological Skills
- Social Skills Development
Affiliations
- Student Council for Exceptional Children- President (2022-2023), Vice President & Secretary (2021-2022)
- Cum Laude
- Tau Sigma Honor Society
- Literacy Intervention Research
Timeline
Student Teacher
Litzsinger
01.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Columbia Public School District
01.2022 - Current
Student Teaching Placements
Columbia Public Schools
08.2020 - 12.2022
AVID Mentor
MIZZOU
08.2020 - 05.2021
Nanny
The Brown Family
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Special Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
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