Samuel Chavez
Portland,Oregon
Summary
To gain a permanent teaching position and continue to educate, mentor, and advocate for students and their families while utilizing an Elementary Education degree and licensure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Support Instructor
Ockley Green Middle School
01.2023 - Current
- On-boarding substitutes.
- Instruction support in all classes and grades,
- Monitoring school campus and hallways.
- Front office fill-in and support.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Youth Cluster Coach
Portland Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Licensed teacher
- Experience with grades K-8
- Experienced with Synergy and most classroom aids
Lead Teacher
Fremont Friends
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Create and implement educational curriculum,
- Plan, organize, and facilitate weekly field trips,
- Daily sanitation, meal planning and meal preparation,
- Caring and educating kids from 8 months to 11 years old.
Elementary Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Licensed teacher.
- Experience with grades K-8.
- Proficient with Promethean board and other classroom aids
- Directed several after-school clubs including: computers, art, yoga, and basketball.
Substitute Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Experience with grades K-8,
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and strong understanding of diverse curricula.
Tutor
Youth Development Incorporated
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Tutored students ranging from elementary to high school.
- Tutored students in the areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts.
- Relayed communication and progress with each school’s tutoring coordinator and each student’s parents.
- Attended numerous workshops hosted by YDI focusing on how to be an effective tutor, learning strategies for children, and child psychology.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM01.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2007
Timeline
Youth Cluster Coach
Portland Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Site Support Instructor
Ockley Green Middle School
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools
11.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher
Fremont Friends
09.2019 - 08.2021
Elementary Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2011
Tutor
Youth Development Incorporated
01.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
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