Nena Charlot
Houston,TX
Summary
Insightful educator in education adept at delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive learning environment. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion through effective classroom management, curriculum development, and assessment design. Specialized skills include differentiated instruction, technology integration in the classroom, and student-centered learning approaches. Excel at communication, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork to enhance educational outcomes for all students and facilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Instructor
Lingo For . Me Virtual
Coral Gables, FL
03.2023 - Current
- As an English language instructor, was able to help people around the world speak,write, and understand English more clearly and fluently.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive online classes using virtual learning tools.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and feedback.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies in virtual settings.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enrich language instruction experiences.
- Maintained communication with students and parents regarding progress updates.
- Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills.
- Created evaluation vehicles to test student learning across several levels of understanding and comprehension, taking care to develop multiple opportunities for success within each vehicle.
- Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.
- Wrote custom materials for teaching concepts and material to supplement or replace standard materials to add interest, focus on specific concepts and meet learning needs of student population.
- Administered timed reading, writing, speaking and comprehension exams to students.
- Consulted with students to identify reasons for poor performance, gain understanding of personal struggles outside classroom and devise plans for remediation.
- Devised compelling lesson content for age-appropriate literature that met various learning styles and captured imaginations of students.
- Developed and implemented English language curriculum for adults.
- Corrected grammatical errors and pronunciation while speaking in a conversational space.
- Helped foreign speaking clients with business proposals, company emails, PowerPoint presentations and entrepreneurial ideas for their business.
- Developed smart form reports to assess student performance form reports about student's daily or weekly progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on projects related to teaching English as a second language.
- Reviewed student assignments and offered constructive feedback.
- Provided guidance on how best to utilize available resources for language learning.
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
Educational Coordinator
Varsity Tutors
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Accepted outbound callbacks from potential customers who requested tutoring.
- Facilitated a consultative conversation to understand potential customer needs and recommend a customized learning plan based on the needs of the lead or client.
- Scheduled appointments based on client availability.
- Utilized my educational experience to enhance consultative conversations, leading to the purchase of a plan.
- Made the President's Club for exceptional performance in less than 6 months with Varsity Tutors.
- Received numerous awards within the company for tip performance.
- Was awarded an increase in annual salary for outstanding performance.
- Overcame and won a permanent position with the company after five weeks of training.
- Attended paid live training remotely via Zoom and a pre-recorded module.
- Achieved bonus goals monthly for over a year working with the company.
- Had phone conversations with students and families who were interested in the program and went into deep consultative conversations about the needs of the family and were able to dive into the details about how the program could fit their needs and customize a monthly package.
- Handled payment processing over the phone using major credit and debit cards.
- Was promoted to SWAT team, which is an account management team that handles all company functions/ sales/ existing clients/ new leads/billing/ tutor support.
- Able to manage Microsoft Excel, Okta systems, Slack systems, Genesis cloud, VCC-phone-betta, Orca phone system, and Apple MacBook Air.
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed lesson plans from lead teachers to facilitate learning.
- Managed classroom behavior to ensure a positive and productive environment.
- Supported students with assignments and facilitated group activities to foster collaboration.
- Partnered with faculty to identify and address student needs, improving classroom experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Promoted positive behavior among students using effective communication techniques.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Substituted for students from elementary to high school across multiple subjects.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Ensured student safety and engagement during lunch and recess supervision.
Career/ College Facilitator
Bloom Consulting LLC
Humble, TX
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Orchestrated training exercises to prepare students for college and job readiness post-high school.
- Developed classroom lesson plans utilizing pre-employment transition solution curriculum to enhance student engagement.
- Informed students of their legal rights regarding disabilities to empower self-advocacy.
- Trained Special Education students.
- Organized job interviews per student request.
- Enhanced job placement.
- Worked with facilitator team members and shared ideas to enhance the student experience.
- Leveraged Google Suite tools to enhance communication and productivity.
- Displayed examples of proper use of email, PowerPoint, and job/career sites.
- Taught Students via zoom, was able to share documents and various software during meetings.
- Shared PowerPoint and video presentations and real-world workplace success examples.
- Arranged classroom set-up to create an effective learning environment.
- Created scenarios related to each student's career choice to illustrate workplace ethics.
- Reported student progress to the corporate team.
- Delivered customer service to ensure client satisfaction and support.
Assistant Center Manager/ Director
Harris County Department of Education
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed budget spending within the center and provided weekly and monthly reports to the corporate office.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment and training efforts.
- Established consistent recruitment and enrollment throughout the school year.
- Maintained awareness of attendance and full enrollment through weekly data analysis to ensure student participation throughout the school year.
- Ensured compliance with departmental, local, state, and federal regulations to maintain program integrity.
- Supported the center manager in overall program administration.
- Negotiated with local officials and companies to highlight program benefits and secure support.
- Facilitated customer interactions to ensure satisfaction and resolution.
- Partnered with a center-based management team to promote effective and secure communication and documentation for school-based functions.
- Performed classroom observations using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
- Ensured assessments and health screenings were administered based on Harris County Department of Education Head Start standards and policies.
- Monitored Head Start reports based on child-outcome data as a means to understand the condition of the center and make decisions.
- Produced smart form reports in order to enhance knowledge of center-based programs and systems.
- Organized home-visit functions in compliance with Head Start standards.
- Orchestrated program functions to foster community participation and strengthen local partnerships.
Curriculum Director
Creative Minds CDC
Sugar Land, TX
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Created school curriculum and classroom schedules.
- Managed curriculum standards.
- Conducted teacher training sessions to enhance instructional skills.
- Facilitated teacher meetings and parent conferences to strengthen communication and collaboration.
- Reorganized school facilities and classrooms.
- Orchestrated the school budget for classroom materials.
- Coordinated quarterly corporate meetings to align educational goals and initiatives.
- Updated documentation for school facilities to ensure clarity and compliance with standards.
- Provided customer service support to students and parents.
Tutor
BT Tutoring
Sugar Land, TX
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Tutor and after-school coordinator for children k-5th grade.
- Developed after-school tutoring curriculum that enhanced student comprehension.
- Created engaging content that improved student understanding of subjects.
Assistant Center Director/Curriculum Director
Growing Essentials
Katy, TX
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Designed lesson plans to meet curriculum standards and support diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated teacher training to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Created an award system to enhance teacher performance.
- Created a point system to enhance teacher performance.
- Developed budgets for school materials to ensure resource availability.
- Monitored classroom environments to support enrollment processes and instructional quality.
- Writer of the school curriculum.
Curriculum Director/Teacher
Primrose School
Sugar Land, TX
03.2007 - 11.2009
- Overseer and organizer of curriculum standards and programs.
- Conducted teacher training sessions to enhance instructional practices.
- Edited documentation to ensure compliance with curriculum standards across school facilities.
- Orchestrated teacher meetings and parent conferences to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Facilitated discussions during faculty meetings to address school initiatives.
- Organized classroom setup according to Avance education standards.
- Taught a classroom of children aged three to four years old.
- Was able to use a curriculum-based Primrose program to ensure children's learning.
- Coordinated school plays and programs.
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Provided instructional support for grades K-9 to facilitate uninterrupted learning.
- Implemented curriculum plan to maintain educational standards in absence of lead teacher.
- Assisted in managing school suspension programs to promote student accountability.
- Communicated classroom activities and student progress to principal.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Child Development
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX03-2008
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Language instruction
- Online teaching
- Customer engagement
- Educational consulting
- Training facilitation
- Cross-cultural communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Problem solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
- Individual tutoring
- Speaking practice
- Teaching strategies
- Vocabulary building
- Grammar expertise
- Language proficiency
- Reading comprehension
- Cultural sensitivity
- Pronunciation coaching
- Substitute teaching
- Student advising
- Community outreach
- Learning management systems
- Instructional planning
- Group instruction
- Teaching english
- Grammar
- Individual instruction
- English language instruction
- Grammatical correction
- Assignment grading
- Testing and grading
- Course planning
- Career counseling
- Anti-bullying strategies
- Facilitate discussions
Personal Information
Driving License: Yes
Certification
Driver's License
Groups
- Houston International Seventh Day Adventist Church
- BBWM/Evangelist
- August 1991 to October 2001
- Triumps track club 200m 400m
- Wings track club. 200m 400m 4x4m 4x200m 4x100m Junior Olympics 8 years in a row.
- Westbury Highschool track and field 4 year regional and state champs.
- Attended an Olympic training school called Barton County Community College.
Timeline
Educational Coordinator
Varsity Tutors
04.2023 - 02.2025
English Language Instructor
Lingo For . Me Virtual
03.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
08.2022 - 02.2023
Career/ College Facilitator
Bloom Consulting LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Center Manager/ Director
Harris County Department of Education
01.2014 - 02.2015
Curriculum Director
Creative Minds CDC
09.2011 - 11.2013
Tutor
BT Tutoring
10.2010 - 12.2011
Assistant Center Director/Curriculum Director
Growing Essentials
09.2009 - 08.2010
Curriculum Director/Teacher
Primrose School
03.2007 - 11.2009
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Child Development
Houston Baptist University