Chellsie Kjack
Garfield,WA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher ECEAP Preschool
Rosalia School
Rosalia, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Rosalia School
Rosalia, WA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided direct one-on-one support to students with disabilities in an educational setting.
- Supported the teacher in delivering lesson plans, and adapting instruction as needed for individual student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure student success.
- Facilitated communication between parents, school personnel, and outside agencies related to the student's academic progress.
- Assisted students with daily tasks such as hygiene, eating, dressing, mobility.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback regarding progress towards goals set by IEP teams.
- Supervised students during activities such as recess, lunchtime, field trips.
- Participated in meetings and trainings designed to further develop skills necessary for working with special education students.
- Assisted with implementation of IEPs including accommodations and modifications for each student assigned to me.
- Instructed small groups of students in a variety of subject areas while providing additional support when needed.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
- Enforced safety rules among students while promoting respect for others within the classroom setting.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Paraprofessional In ECEAP Classroom
Rosaila School
Rosalia, WA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
Director of Operations
Footprints Child Care Center
Rosalia, Washington
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed all aspects of a Child Care Center such as coordinating schedules and day-to-day activities.
- Estimated materials and labor requirements within a budgetary and physicals timeline.
- I coordinated the enrollment of the center in the Early Achievers Program holding a level 3 status for the past six years
- Maintained the USDA food program.
- Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
- Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
Lead Teacher
Footprints Child Care Center
Rosalia, Washington
09.2011 - 07.2017
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA09.2010
High School Diploma -
Oakesdale High School
Oakesdale, WA06.2005
Early Childhood Education
Stars
Rosalia, WashingtonSkills
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Safe learning environment
- Lesson Planning
- Childcare requirements
- Child Development
Timeline
Lead Teacher ECEAP Preschool
Rosalia School
03.2024 - Current
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Rosalia School
08.2023 - 03.2024
Paraprofessional In ECEAP Classroom
Rosaila School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Operations
Footprints Child Care Center
07.2017 - 07.2022
Lead Teacher
Footprints Child Care Center
09.2011 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Spokane Falls Community College
High School Diploma -
Oakesdale High School
Early Childhood Education
Stars
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