CHIARA SANTOS
Fayetteville
Summary
Results-driven educator and instructional leader with 15 years of experience in text-dependent questioning, inquiry-based instruction, and evidence-based literacy. Developed and delivered professional development programs, modeled effective teaching strategies, and coached educators in curriculum design and standards alignment. Committed to enhancing student achievement and building teacher capacity through targeted support and collaboration.
Overview
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Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA/Social Studies/9th Grade Literature Teacher | Department Chair
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
01.2015 - Current
- Facilitated professional development on document analysis and evidence-based writing, enhancing teachers' instructional practices.
- Designed inquiry-based units aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence and C3 Framework.
- Modeled DBQ lessons, coached teachers on classroom application, and supported data-driven planning.
- Presented effective instructional strategies at NCSS (2018, 2025) and GCSS (2025, 2026), sharing best practices with fellow educators.
- Guided students to qualify for National History Day national competition for two consecutive years, fostering critical thinking and research skills.
- MD Roberts Middle School
Social Studies & Reading Teacher | Department Chair | Team Lead
Hapeville Charter Middle School
Hapeville, GA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Designed and implemented literacy-rich Social Studies curriculum that emphasized close reading, text-dependent questions, and evidence-based writing to enhance student engagement and comprehension
- Guided teachers in lesson creation and implementation to foster collaborative teaching practices and improve instructional effectiveness
- Delivered differentiated reading instruction aligned with middle school literacy standards and student needs.
- Assessed reading levels using formal and informal measures to guide targeted intervention planning.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to support comprehension, vocabulary, and writing development.
Substitute Teacher (PreK–8) | ESP Staff | Assistant Director
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
Hapeville, GA
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Designed enrichment activities to support differentiated instruction and foster inquiry-based learning.
- Managed classroom routines and maintained instructional continuity during teacher absences
- Implemented lesson plans aligned with classroom objectives and school expectations
- Supervised student behavior and reinforced positive conduct throughout school day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Clayton State University
Jonesboro, GA01-2011
Skills
- DBQ Instruction & Inquiry-Based Learning
- Text-dependent questioning
- Evidence-Based Writing Strategies
- Academic discourse
- Professional Development & Teacher Coaching
- Curriculum Design & Standards Alignment
- Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment
- Classroom Modeling & Co-Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Affiliations
- NCSS
- GCSS
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Sigma Tau Delta
Certification
- Level 4 Clear Renewable
- Middle Grades (4–8): Language Arts, Reading, Social Science
- English (6–12)
- Gifted In-Field
- Certification ID: 833237
Timeline
ELA/Social Studies/9th Grade Literature Teacher | Department Chair
Clayton County Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
Social Studies & Reading Teacher | Department Chair | Team Lead
Hapeville Charter Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher (PreK–8) | ESP Staff | Assistant Director
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
01.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Clayton State University