Raven Garrett
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on fostering collaborative and engaging learning environments. Demonstrates patience, empathy, and the ability to persuade and inspire students, creating, nurturing, and an inclusive atmosphere for all learners. Adept at integrating innovative teaching strategies to encourage critical thinking and personal growth. Committed to building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive educational experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper Elementary Teacher/ILT Member
Montessori School Of Englewood
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects that promoted cross-curricular understanding.
- Manage a team of upper elementary instructors.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices while engaging with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans effectively to teach upper elementary students in core subjects, including math, language arts, science, and social studies.
- Integrated developmentally appropriate materials into daily lesson plans.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe classroom atmosphere for all learners.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Conducted parent meetings to discuss goals for students' academic success.
- Encourage critical thinking skills by providing open-ended questions during instruction, to promote student discourse.
Office Manager
Carbins Miller Agency
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when needed.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
Lead Teacher/ Assistant Director
Little Elite Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimized classroom learning environment.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with colleagues to assess and solve challenges.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skills and job knowledge.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Lead Teacher
Small Wonder
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Created a safe and secure classroom atmosphere where all children felt respected, valued, and supported.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with the curriculum and programming.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress using data collection tools, such as anecdotal notes, observations, and assessments.
- Integrated creative art projects into lesson plans to encourage self-expression among the students.
- Utilized positive behavior management strategies to create an environment conducive to learning.
Education
MASTERS DEGREE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ERIKSON INSTITUTE
CHICAGO, IL05-2025
B.A - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, ArizonaA.A.S. - Early Childhood Development
Kennedy King College
CHICAGO, ILSkills
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Literacy strategies
- Student evaluation
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Professional Educator License
Timeline
Upper Elementary Teacher/ILT Member
Montessori School Of Englewood
08.2013 - Current
Office Manager
Carbins Miller Agency
01.2012 - 04.2014
Lead Teacher/ Assistant Director
Little Elite Academy
08.2008 - 08.2011
Lead Teacher
Small Wonder
08.2005 - 07.2008
MASTERS DEGREE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ERIKSON INSTITUTE
B.A - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
A.A.S. - Early Childhood Development
Kennedy King College
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