Chaunté Robinson
Kigali ,Rwanda
Summary
Certified Elementary Teacher with 8+ years of experience in reading instruction and remediation. Expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Proven ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles, fostering positive student outcomes. Strong communicator skilled in building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kigali International Community School
Kigali
08.2025 - Current
- Successfully improved students' math and reading scores to reflect having no students who scored below grade level.
- Teaches Kindergarten, plans lessons for multiple subjects, and keeps open communication with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Strategizes with supportive learning staff to coordinate learning for ELL and special needs students and sends weekly progress reports.
- Collaborates with upper-grade teachers to mentor younger students.
- Directly supervises teaching assistants and para-professionals to ensure student learning targets and instruction.
Executive Director
Robinson's Reading Resources
Tyler
06.2024 - Current
- Provides free reading tutoring to children in low-income households.
- Assists homeschooling parents with curriculum development and teaching strategies via online and in-person.
- Helps parents coordinate health and specialty services with community service partners.
- As of September 2025, served as a volunteer with I Will Stand International in Kigali, Rwanda, to provide English and tutoring services to children ages 3 to 9.
Call Center/Resource Manager
United Way of Smith County
Tyler
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Successfully trained and supervised call specialists, answered escalated calls that required emergency intervention, crisis management, or assisted clients in filing complaints.
- Curated and added community resources to the 2-1-1 database, completed reports used for data tracking, and grant information.
- Attended monthly community outreach events to promote and educate the public about 2-1-1 services, and participated in city-wide emergency preparedness events.
Reading Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Tyler
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Created and facilitated online reading lessons for students according to their reading and writing levels.
- Conducted meetings with parents and caregivers about learning strategies and progress.
Reading Teacher
TJ Austin Elementary
Tyler
08.2022 - 04.2021
- Taught 5th-grade Reading and Social Studies, documented and tracked student progress, conferenced with parents, and coordinated learning plans with special education staff members.
Reading Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
Shreveport
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Taught Reading and Social Studies for various grades, created and facilitated lessons for students with varying learning abilities and needs.
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
Shreveport
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Implemented and facilitated classroom instruction for various grade levels.
Freelance Photographer
Self-employed
Shreveport, LA
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Captured high-quality images for diverse clients in various settings.
- Edited and retouched photographs using industry-standard software tools.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
KTAL
Shreveport
12.2006 - 06.2010
- Maintained the television programming schedule and assisted the General Manager with administrative duties.
Education
Alternative Teaching Certificate - EC- 6
Caddo Parish Teaching Academy
Shreveport,LA01.2017
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Mass Communications
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Shreveport, LA01.2005
Skills
- Certified teacher
- Parent engagement
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Special needs instruction
Volunteer Experience
- Elementary English Instructor, I Will Stand International, 09/25, Present, Kigali, Rwanda
- Job Readiness Volunteer, Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, 04/24, 08/24, Tyler, TX
- Coalition Member, Children's First Foundation, 11/22, 08/25, Tyler, TX
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Kigali International Community School
08.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Robinson's Reading Resources
06.2024 - Current
Call Center/Resource Manager
United Way of Smith County
09.2022 - 08.2025
Reading Teacher
TJ Austin Elementary
08.2022 - 04.2021
Reading Tutor
Varsity Tutors
04.2021 - 08.2022
Reading Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2017
Freelance Photographer
Self-employed
06.2010 - 09.2012
Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
KTAL
12.2006 - 06.2010
Alternative Teaching Certificate - EC- 6
Caddo Parish Teaching Academy
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Mass Communications
Louisiana State University in Shreveport