Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Teacher
Tina Chertos

Tina Chertos

Teacher
Belmont,MI

Summary

Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Education Teacher

Jenison Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
  • Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Teacher

Allendale Puplic Schools
08.2004 - 05.2007
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.

Education

MBA - Education

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2012

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1997

Skills

  • Special Education Support
  • Individualized Support
  • Documentation
  • Group Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Multitasking Strength
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Records Management
  • Educational Settings
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking Strengths

Timeline

General Education Teacher

Jenison Public Schools
08.2007 - Current

Teacher

Allendale Puplic Schools
08.2004 - 05.2007

MBA - Education

Aquinas College

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business

Davenport University
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