Vivian Chaij
Winston,GA
Summary
Motivated Elementary Teacher, passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
DLI Fourth Grade Teacher
Douglas County School System
Douglasville, Georgia
01.2015 - Current
- Implement Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics and Science in Spanish
- Provided individualized instruction to students in order to meet their educational needs.
- Mentor Dual Language aspiring teachers
DLI Fifth Grade Teacher (Team Leader)
Douglas County School System
Douglasville, Georgia
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Implement Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics and Science in Spanish
- Mentor DLI aspiring teachers
- Served in the Leadership Team.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Instructor
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided coaching, support, and subject matter expertise to students enrolled in assigned course
- Responsible for the development and delivery of all content and related materials in assigned courses in both English and Spanish.
First Grade Teacher
Douglas County School System
Douglasville, Georgia
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Implement Georgia Standards to create meaningful lessons
- Establish a foundation for lifelong learning, aligning student assessment with student needs to raise achievement levels.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
Team Leader
Douglas County School System
Douglasville, Georgia
01.2002 - 01.2006
- In charge of book and supply inventory
- Planned educational field trips.
First Grade Teacher
Public School 64
New York, New York
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Utilized an approach which integrates reading and writing and focused on process skills
- Attended about 200 hours of professional development mandated by the Chancellor’s District in order to ensure knowledge of the best practices and new programs.
Education
Educational Specialist -
Nova Southeastern University
12.2010
Master of Education with a Bilingual Extension -
Queens College
06.2000
Bachelors in Elementary and Early Childhood Education -
Queens College
02.1997
Associate Degree in Science -
Nassau Community College
05.1993
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- ESOL Certified
Awards
2005 and 2006, Who’s Who Among America’s Best Teachers
Timeline
DLI Fifth Grade Teacher (Team Leader)
Douglas County School System
01.2020 - 01.2021
Instructor
Georgia State University
01.2019 - 01.2021
DLI Fourth Grade Teacher
Douglas County School System
01.2015 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Douglas County School System
01.2002 - 01.2015
Team Leader
Douglas County School System
01.2002 - 01.2006
First Grade Teacher
Public School 64
01.1999 - 01.2002
Educational Specialist -
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Education with a Bilingual Extension -
Queens College
Bachelors in Elementary and Early Childhood Education -
Queens College
Associate Degree in Science -
Nassau Community College
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