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Kevin Chaves

Summary

Creative 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 proactive decision-making skills. Allows students to experiment, explore and take risks in their learning,

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade School Teacher

Sunrise School Division
04.2011 - Current
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Create unique, hands-on lessons to reach curricular outcomes.
  • Improved parent-teacher communication by conducting weekly updates, regular conferences and providing detailed progress reports.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Member of Environmental Sustainability Committee

Teacher In Charge

Sunrise School Division
09.2015 - Current
  • Assumed some of the responsibilities of the principal when the principal is absent from the school
  • Ensure school protocols, and safety measures are maintained.
  • Connect with students, staff and parents to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Recall and reflect on the day with the principal.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Kinesiology

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB

Skills

  • Genius Hour
  • Camp Day
  • Grocery Games (in class and in store)
  • Outdoor Education
  • Nature Based Learning
  • Classroom Election
  • Creative Triangulation Assessments
  • The Loft
  • Seesaw and Class Dojo
  • SORA and Epic!

Professional Ideologies

"Kids are not attention-seeking, they are connection seeking."

- Jody Carrington


"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."

- Maya Angelou



Timeline

Teacher In Charge

Sunrise School Division
09.2015 - Current

Grade School Teacher

Sunrise School Division
04.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Education - Kinesiology

University of Winnipeg

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