Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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JOSEPH RAIKOVITZ

Avivamento Da Fé Church
North Chesterfield,NV
15
years of professional experience

Bilingual educator with experience supporting students in elementary, middle, and high school settings, including special education and ESL classrooms. Skilled in classroom management, student engagement, and maintaining a positive, structured learning environment. Currently enrolled in the iTeach program and preparing for Praxis exams toward Virginia licensure. Seeking an elementary teaching position with a school division willing to provide endorsement for a Provisional Teaching License. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting student growth and achievement.

Work History

Substitute Teacher

11 Months
Chesterfield County Public Schools | 11.2025 - Current
  • Deliver effective, engaging instruction across elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, including special education and ESL settings
  • Execute teacher lesson plans with fidelity while also adapting instruction to meet diverse student needs and maintain continuity of learning
  • Demonstrate strong classroom management skills, creating structured, respectful, and productive learning environments
  • Build positive relationships with students quickly, fostering a sense of safety, trust, and engagement in the classroom
  • Respond confidently in unplanned or emergency situations by developing and implementing meaningful instructional activities
  • Supervise and support students during all parts of the school day, including transitions, arrival/dismissal, and safety drills
  • Collaborate effectively with grade-level teams, instructional staff, and administrators to ensure smooth classroom operations
  • Maintain organized, clean, and prepared classrooms for the return of the regular teacher

International Educator & Mission Trip Leader

10 Years 9 Months
Brazil, Africa, Portugal & Switzerland | 01.2016 - Current
  • Delivered educational lessons, workshops, and presentations to diverse audiences exceeding 3,000 participants.
  • Adapted instructional content to meet the needs of learners across cultures, ages, and learning styles.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, leadership, and cultural responsiveness in educational settings.

Youth Leader & Educator

15 Years 3 Months
Avivamento Da Fé Church | 07.2011 - Current
  • Design and deliver weekly instructional lessons for children, youth, and adults.
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for Children’s Ministry.
  • Mentor and support youth, including English Learners and recent immigrants, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Collaborate with leadership teams to plan programs, events, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Communicate regularly with families and community members to support student and family engagement.

Country Office Support Specialist

3 Years 3 Months
ChildFund International | 03.2022 - 06.2025
  • Supported 24 international country offices through coordination, communication, and problem-solving.
  • Assisted in the development and improvement of training materials and educational resources.
  • Collaborated with global teams to enhance operational efficiency and learning outcomes.

Corporate Partnership Specialist

7 Months
ChildFund International | 09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Strengthened partner engagement through clear communication and educational initiatives.
  • Supported projects contributing to revenue goals exceeding $1M.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Engagement Coordinator

3 Years 1 Month
ChildFund International | 08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Led trainings and facilitated structured learning processes for teams.
  • Used data analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through organized communication strategies.

Manager

7 Years
Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment, Inc. | 01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Supervised and trained up to 30 staff members in customer service, safety, and child-centered practices.
  • Maintained structured, positive environments focused on engagement and safety.
  • Recognized for leading a high-performing location in sales and customer satisfaction.

Education

Alternative Licensure Program

ITeach Virginia
  • Completed all pre-service requirements.
  • Eligible for a Virginia Provisional Teaching License with school division endorsement; actively progressing toward full licensure.

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | 05-2017
Dean’s List

Skills

Lesson planning & instructional delivery
Special education classroom support
Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual: English & Portuguese (C2 Proficient); Spanish (Conversational)
CPR & First Aid (Active)
Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing
Reporting
and Responding for Educators – Virginia DSS (2025)
Dyslexia Awareness Training
Behavior Intervention & Support Training
Cultural Competency Training

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Chesterfield County Public Schools
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Country Office Support Specialist

ChildFund International
03.2022 - 06.2025Read More

Corporate Partnership Specialist

ChildFund International
09.2021 - 04.2022Read More

Engagement Coordinator

ChildFund International
08.2018 - 09.2021Read More

International Educator & Mission Trip Leader

Brazil, Africa, Portugal & Switzerland
01.2016 - CurrentRead More

Youth Leader & Educator

Avivamento Da Fé Church
07.2011 - CurrentRead More

Manager

Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2018Read More

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science from Marketing
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ITeach Virginia

Alternative Licensure Program
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JOSEPH RAIKOVITZ