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Tenesha Rawls

Chicago,IL

Summary

Successful at fostering collaboration and communication between employees, managers and union representatives. Builds consensus and smooth relations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Encompassing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Representative

Chicago Teachers Union
Chicago, IL
02.2023 - Current
  • Resolve members issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining positive relationships.
  • Ensure compliance of the contractual bargaining agreement between Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
  • Assist and support members with the grievance process.
  • Develop strategies to address school based issues.
  • Schedule, attend, and mediate discipline between CTU members and CPS administrators.
  • Support members through investigatory conferences.
  • Assist in training new delegates on responsibilities of leading membership within their school buildings.
  • Collaborate closely in collaboration with CTU attorneys, organizers, and staff.
  • Plan and assist with workshops, conference, and school meetings.
  • Serve as a CTU staff liaison for the Special Education Committee addressing concerns of CTU members.
  • Participate in legislative campaign activities.
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders such as parent, advocates, and elected officials.

Teacher

Chicago Public School District
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 02.2023
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • 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.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06-2014

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
06-2006

Skills

  • Policy Interpretation
  • Relationship Building
  • Contract interpretation
  • Training development
  • Grievance management
  • Management collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Policy Development
  • Reliability
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Time management abilities

Certification

  • Type 03 certification
  • LBS1 endorsement

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • Google Classroom
  • Adobe
  • Peoplesoft
  • Union Ware

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Field Representative

Chicago Teachers Union
02.2023 - Current

Teacher

Chicago Public School District
08.2012 - 02.2023

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Tougaloo College

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