Fatima Cheffen
Decatur,GA
Summary
Enthusiastically, driven leader with a strong instructional background who has consistently demonstrated the ability to improve achievement among a diverse group of learners. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced in facilitating professional development and providing peer mentoring. Capable of leading, developing, and successfully implementing policies and programs designed to carry out the mission of any team or company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English-Language Arts Instructor (PT)
Reach For Excellence/Marist School
09.2017 - Current
- Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Improve student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Apply various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increase student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Optimize learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Enhance student comprehension and shorten the learning process through new teaching methods.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepare quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Encourage participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons
ELA Magnet/Gifted/ELL Teacher
Dekalb County School District
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Middle-Grade level quality instruction, subject matter mandated curriculum
- Created a positive learning environment appropriate for the social, emotional, and physical development of my students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Administered language proficiency tests and awarded highest-scoring students.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction
ELA/SS Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2010 - 06.2018
- Elementary and Middle Grade level quality instruction, subject matter mandated curriculum
- Created positive learning environment appropriate for social, emotional, and physical development of students.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Upload student grades and absence data into District computer systems.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
BSE Secondary Education -
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA01.2010
Early Childhood Education/ Computer Science
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR01.1996
Early Childhood Ed. - Early Childhood Ed.
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR01.1993
Skills
- Passion for helping and developing others
- Ability to multitask successfully
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Networking, forming, and maintaining positive relationships
- Flexibility relative to daily routines
- Creativity, leadership, and critical thinking skills
- Productivity Software- Proficient knowledge and use of MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, and Canvas
- Video Conferencing- MS Teams and Zoom
- Technology Integration
- Academic Advisement
- Differentiated Instruction
Leadership and Accomplishments
- 8th Grade ELA Department Chair (Five years)
- 2017-2018 Awarded Teacher of the Year @ Sims Elementary School
- 7-8th Grade Magnet/ESL Team Lead
- Student Council Coordinator
- Lead Mentoring Coordinator (Girls/Boys mentoring groups)
- Spelling Bee Coordinating Committee
Timeline
ELA Magnet/Gifted/ELL Teacher
Dekalb County School District
06.2018 - 05.2023
English-Language Arts Instructor (PT)
Reach For Excellence/Marist School
09.2017 - Current
ELA/SS Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2010 - 06.2018
BSE Secondary Education -
Clayton State University
Early Childhood Education/ Computer Science
Philander Smith College
Early Childhood Ed. - Early Childhood Ed.
University of Central Arkansas
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