Title I ELA Teacher
Resume:
Charisse Drain
Bedford, OH *****
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Professional Summary
Dynamic ELA educator and tutor with a passion for fostering a love of literacy in students. Currently holds Ohio teaching license for Secondary (7-12) Curriculum and Instruction in English/ELA. Work Experience
Title 1 Reading Teacher
ACCEL Schools-Cleveland, OH
August 2024 to Present
• Develops and implements effective reading and writing strategies to improve students' literacy skills
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials, including books, worksheets, and technology tools, to enhance reading comprehension
• Provides one-on-one instruction and small group activities to reinforce reading concepts
• Incorporates real-world connections into lessons by using news articles or non-fiction texts
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding when working with struggling readers
• Fosters a supportive environment where all students feel valued and respected as readers ELA Small Group Teacher and Special Education Aide ACCEL Schools-Cleveland, OH
November 2023 to June 2024
• Differentiated instruction by providing individualized support and resources for students with special needs
• Fostered a positive small group environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and active participation among students
• Developed and implemented engaging lessons aligned with state standards to enhance students' reading, writing, and language skills
Remote Writing Tutor
Pearson Smarthinking-Bloomington, MN
August 2016 to November 2022
• Edited student essays with micro-lessons
• Assisted students with essay writing and offer revision suggestions Freelance Academic Writing Editor
Self-Employed-Bedford, OH
February 2018 to March 2022
• Edited essays for local high school and college students
• Assisted students with essay writing and offer revision suggestions
• Fact-checked questionable details in writing
Remote Curriculum Developer
BookPagez-Brighton, MI
August 2018 to December 2018
• Designed mini-lessons and activities for picture books
• Created phonics and root word lessons for units
• Revised lessons as needed
Substitute Teacher/OGT Tutor
South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District-South Euclid, OH October 2012 to October 2012
• Assisted high school students with Ohio Graduation Test studies in English, Science, and Citizenship
• Covered various classes when teachers were absent Part-to-Full Time Reading and Math Tutor
Cleveland In-Crowd-Cleveland, OH
2006 to 2012
• Assisted students with pronunciation and comprehension of literature
• Analyzed students' abilities to write sentences correctly
• Worked on multiplication, fractions, bar graphs, and word problems
• Communicated with parents regarding student progress English Teacher
Hope Academy High School-Cleveland, OH
2005 to 2007
• Managed classes of 9th and 10th grade students
• Explored and discussed diverse writings by various authors
• Engaged students in artwork related to stories and facilitated student group work
• Engaged students in oral presentations and performance dialogues
• Communicated with parents by notes, phone, and in-person
• Analyzed and evaluated student coursework
Children's Writer
Self-Employed-Bedford, OH
January 2004 to December 2006
Distributed short-story fiction to various publishing companies and children's magazines Reading Tutor
OhioReads Reading Program-South Euclid, OH
2004 to 2005
• Assisted elementary students with pronunciation and comprehension of literature on various levels
• Created worksheets to enhance learning and comprehension
• Utilized picture dictionaries, encyclopedias and outside reading materials with students
• Analyzed students' abilities to write sentences correctly English Teacher
Glenville High School-Cleveland, OH
2001 to 2002
• Managed classes of 10th grade students
• Created lessons plans and worksheets
• Explored and discussed diverse writings by various authors
• Engaged students in artwork related to stories and facilitated student group work
• Engaged students in oral presentations and performance dialogues
• Analyzed and evaluated student coursework
Managerial Assistant/Customer Service Representative Division of Water-Cleveland, OH
1996 to 1999
• Arranged special payment plans for customers in person and over the phone
• Created and distributed correspondence for the Collections manager
• Distributed warning notices for all returned checks
• Monitored work times for meter readers
• Worked as acting supervisor in immediate Collection Manager's absence the first year on the job
• Advanced to Co-Assistant to Head Collections Manager after three years on the job Part-Time Reporter
Kaleidoscope Magazine-Cleveland, OH
1996 to 1998
• Interviewed successful African Americans in and around the Cleveland community
• Profiled local entrepreneurs and wrote feature stories Volunteer Assistant to the Correspondence Coordinator City of Cleveland-Cleveland, OH
1995 to 1995
• Created City proclamations for special events and distinguished individuals and groups
• Responded to letters to the mayor from his constituents
• Created City of Cleveland proclamations for community functions, noteworthy people, and exemplary, deceased individuals
Preschool Assistant and Teacher
Center for Families and Children-Cleveland, OH
1989 to 1993
• Managed a classroom of three-year-olds during summers and holiday breaks from college and a year after graduation
• Created lesson plans and facilitated and monitored the learning processes of the young students
• Communicated with parents about their child's learning process and any problems the students may be experiencing
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English
Baldwin-Wallace College-Berea, OH
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Cleveland State University-Cleveland, OH
Skills
• Proofreading
• Copywriting
• Writing Skills
• Content development
• Classroom experience
• Fact Checking
• Teaching
• Copy Editing
• Presentation skills
• Tutoring
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