Noel Chacha
New Orleans,United States
Summary
Creative and passionate facilitator with 11+ years of experience in education and community engagement, serving a variety of student populations. A strong commitment to data driven academic development and an innovative advocate for learning at all ages and ability levels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Instructional Coach and Content Lead
Success At Thurgood Marshall
New Orleans, LA
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Coached novice teachers to improve instruction through professional development, lesson observations, and modeling best practices.
- Analyzed teacher data, diagnosed instructional needs and implemented research-based instructional strategies increasing teacher evaluation scores by 15%.
- Worked closely with regional colleagues to prepare online materials, content and tools to meet all capacities during distance learning.
Social Studies Teacher
Success At Thurgood Marshall
New Orleans, LA
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students aligned with State and National standards.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans, assignments, and assessments, and discussed performance with students and guardians weekly.
- Increased student reading benchmarks by at least 20% for 6 consecutive quarters.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons while supporting all students with differing capacities and skills.
- Helped students develop sustainable academic habits, executive functioning and soft skills.
Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum Team Leader
Success At Thurgood Marshall
New Orleans , LA
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and facilitated staff development based on leading Equity, Diversity and inclusion best practices focused on bias awareness, instruction delivery and action planning.
- Coordinated educational activities, scheduled consultant facilitators and departmental professional development aligned with school mission and values.
Dean of Students
Success At Thurgood Marshall
New Orleans, LA
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and restorative behavior practices which decreased out-of-school student suspensions by 10%.
- Partnered with community organizations to develop and implement trauma informed Social Emotional Learning curriculum that leveraged relationships and incorporated new educational trends.
- Coordinated quarterly cultural events bring in parents, family members, and community at large that increased student enrollment by 20%.
Media and Technology Teacher
Success Preparatory Academy
New Orleans, LA
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed school-wide curricula and lesson plans covering safe and healthy technology practices and skills.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheets, database and creative programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of lesson mastery, materials and projects.
- Pioneered technology project based learning for 8th grade students incorporating community interaction by creating an Oral History Library.
- Managed and maintained school computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery
Aquatic and Youth Program Director
YMCA Of Philadelphia And Vicinity
Philadelphia, PA
07.2007 - 03.2009
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and safety standards for multiple departments.
- Increased Aquatic department revenue for lessons and activities by 60%.
- Supervised program recruitment, hiring and training with clear benchmarks for individual and team progress.
- Assisted with researching grants and grant writing tasks.
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Coordinated state required in-house mock drills and monthly in-service training.
Education
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA 08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 09.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Curriculum design
Certification
Fundamentals of Training Others (YMCA)
Quote
You are what your deep driving desire is!
As you desire, is so is your will.
As your will, is so is your deed.
As you deed is, so is your destiny!
Upanishad
Timeline
Train The Trainer (Visions Inc.)
12-2022
Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum Team Leader
Success At Thurgood Marshall
11.2018 - 03.2020
Instructional Coach and Content Lead
Success At Thurgood Marshall
07.2018 - 06.2020
Social Studies Teacher
Success At Thurgood Marshall
07.2018 - 06.2020
Dean of Students
Success At Thurgood Marshall
07.2015 - 06.2018
Project Management Development for Professionals Level I (Credly)
06-2015
CPR/AED Instructor Trainer Certification (Red Cross)
05-2015
TeachNOLA Fellow (TNTP)
07-2014
Microsoft Certified Educator (Microsoft)
06-2014
Media and Technology Teacher
Success Preparatory Academy
07.2012 - 06.2015
Fundamentals of Training Others (YMCA)
10-2008
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
The University of The Arts
08.2008 - 05.2011
Aquatic and Youth Program Director
YMCA Of Philadelphia And Vicinity
07.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
George Mason University
09.2002 - 05.2006
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