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Gertrude Charles

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator with a passion to help students grow at Riverside Elementary School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction, fostering a supportive learning environment. Committed to continuous professional development, consistently improving teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, Grade 3

Riverside Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education in Reading

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04-2008

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning

Accomplishments

  • Led class to an average 20% increase in reading FAST testing during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Served as a “AmeriCorps” Member in Miami, FL in 2010.

Certification

  • TESOL Certified


Timeline

Teacher, Grade 3

Riverside Elementary School
08.2015 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2014

Master of Arts - Elementary Education in Reading

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Management

Florida International University

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