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Shelly Chaudoir
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Summary
Accomplished English Teacher with a passion for designing inspiring and engaging lesson plans that captivate students. Keen understanding of English course material requirements. Excels at providing individual attention to students and ensuring their success. Expertise in promoting student reading and writing skills, both inside and outside the classroom, fostering creativity and enriching their lives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Westwood High School
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
Secondary English Teacher/Learning Lab Director
Central Texas Christian School
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering critical thinking and connections between subjects.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through newsletters, conferences, and online platforms to keep them informed of their child''s progress.
- Developed strong rapport with students by taking an interest in their lives beyond the classroom, supporting them academically and emotionally.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing consistent routines and clear expectations, promoting mutual respect among students.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work through regular assessments and one-on-one conferences, helping guide their academic growth.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Secondary English Teacher
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2003 - 05.2020
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Encouraged students to express themselves through creative writing assignments.
- Taught essay writing classes to prepare students for college-level writing.
- Discussed grades and methods for improvement with students privately.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion inEnglish course using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Identified online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions to discuss students' progress.
- Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
Secondary English Teacher
Northwood Junior High School
08.1988 - 05.1993
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Developed class learning plans to meet all district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Discussed grades and methods for improvement with students privately.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions to discuss students' progress.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - English
University Of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-1988
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-1986
Skills
- Digital Proficiency
- Editing and proofreading
- Grammar Usage Expertise
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Reading of Literature
- Course material development
- Active Student Engagement
- Online instruction
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Tutoring and assistance
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Interests
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Westwood High School
06.2024 - Current
Secondary English Teacher/Learning Lab Director
Central Texas Christian School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Secondary English Teacher
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2003 - 05.2020
Secondary English Teacher
Northwood Junior High School
08.1988 - 05.1993
Master of Arts - English
University Of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Central Arkansas
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