Chanel Lewis
Berkeley
Summary
O Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Teacher
Self
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Increased student engagement by designing interactive lessons that incorporated visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to address diverse learning styles.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment where all individuals felt supported and valued.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students through regular practice of problem-solving exercises and analytical discussions during class time.
- Enhanced communication skills among students by incorporating group activities and peer feedback sessions in lesson plans.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Temp/Occasional Nanny
Pawloski Family
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Took children on field trips
Nanny
Doyle Family
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Language Assistant
Ministry Of Education
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills for English.
- Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
- Reviewed test scores and classroom performance data to evaluate subject understanding.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked collaboratively to support student independence, empowerment and learning.
Professional Nanny
McIntosh Family
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Traveled internationally and domestically with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Professional Nanny
Marimuthu Family
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Nanny
Barbie Family
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Walked children to bus stop.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 months to 8 years old.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Church Director
Children’s
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Successfully sourced and onboarded volunteer candidates.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Successfully executed tasks within strict timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Arlington ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Temporary Nanny
Smith Family
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Managed and coordinated household responsibilities
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided education in everyday skills and language to children.
Substitute Teacher
Pearland ISD
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed class in absence of regular teacher, ensuring smooth operations with regards to assignments, student assistance and record maintenance.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Caregiver
Self
06.2006 - 01.2015
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Ensured highest level of client satisfaction through attentive and compassionate care
Registration Specialist
San Jacinto College
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Performed document filing, bookkeeping and faxing for busy student admissions office.
- Assisted with creating new programs and courses.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Provided administrative and management assistance to auditor and directed activities in office.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Provided appropriate technology and supplies for faculty and staff.
- Instructed and guided recently hired personnel
Nanny
Thompson Family
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Managed family responsibilities efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University Of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05.2023
A.A - Behavioral And Social Sciences
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX07.2021
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie High School
Houston, Texas05.2006
Skills
- Organization
- Motivation Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Public Speaking
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community involvement
- Special Needs Students
- Project-based learning
Hobbies
Reading, traveling, spending time with my family, singing,and playing beach volleyball
Timeline
Temp/Occasional Nanny
Pawloski Family
01.2021 - 03.2024
Private Teacher
Self
08.2020 - 07.2024
Nanny
Doyle Family
09.2019 - 08.2022
Language Assistant
Ministry Of Education
10.2018 - 05.2019
Professional Nanny
McIntosh Family
01.2018 - 08.2018
Professional Nanny
Marimuthu Family
06.2017 - 06.2018
Nanny
Barbie Family
01.2016 - 04.2017
Special Education Paraprofessional
Arlington ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
Temporary Nanny
Smith Family
02.2015 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher
Pearland ISD
08.2014 - 02.2015
Church Director
Children’s
08.2013 - 01.2017
Registration Specialist
San Jacinto College
10.2011 - 05.2014
Nanny
Thompson Family
08.2007 - 07.2010
Caregiver
Self
06.2006 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University Of Houston - Downtown
A.A - Behavioral And Social Sciences
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie High School
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