Chelci Metzger
Grants
Summary
Dedicated education professional with a strong background in relationship building and project-based learning. Successfully implemented engaging strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, enhancing student performance and fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Grants Cibola County Schools
Grants, NM
08.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and assessments.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback for improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices and methodologies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Educational Assistant
Grants Cibola County Schools
Grants, NM
02.2012 - 08.2022
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with instructional materials and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans to enhance learning experiences for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to develop effective teaching strategies and improve student comprehension.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers on academic performance and behavior.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
Substitute Teacher
Grants Cibola County Schools
Grants, NM
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
Associate - General Studies
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM08-2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Teacher
Grants Cibola County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Grants Cibola County Schools
02.2012 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Grants Cibola County Schools
08.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Associate - General Studies
New Mexico State University