Charisee Buckner
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong focus on engaging lesson planning and inclusive learning environments. Proven ability to foster student rapport and collaborate effectively with parents and colleagues. Dedicated teaching professional with over a decade of experience in diverse educational settings. Expertise in classroom management and curriculum development, driving student achievement through innovative lesson design and strong communication skills. Prepared to contribute to a collaborative educational environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/School Bus Driver/Cook
First Step Child Care
Indianapolis
03.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and age groups.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and emotional needs.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Education
High School Diploma -
Notre Central
05-1985
Some College (No Degree) -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PASkills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Student rapport
- Special needs students
Timeline
Teacher/School Bus Driver/Cook
First Step Child Care
03.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Notre Central
Some College (No Degree) -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania