Chelsea Boone
Salem,OR
Summary
Driven and compassionate Behavior Intervention Teacher, known for high productivity, efficient task completion and delegation, and a talent for supporting students with the most extreme and challenging behaviors. Skilled in behavior assessment, development of intervention plans, and implementation strategies to facilitate positive changes. Excels in planning, scaffolding, and teaching high-interest lessons that meet all learning styles across subjects. Effective in communication, collaboration, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive interaction with challenging, diverse populations and their teams. Phenomenal problem-solving skills to adapt interventions for student success. Eager to impact and foster a healthy, safe, inclusive learning environment for all.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Teacher
Willamette Education Service District
McMinnville, OR
08.2016 - Current
- Work with students with a variety of externalized and challenging behaviors stemming from the nature of their disabilities.
- Develop and teach curriculum for all subject matters K-5th grade.
- Mentor new staff, and support them in teaching and monitoring the use of systems. of systems.
- Conduct regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
- Create behavior intervention plans for students who exhibit challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Attend conferences and workshops relevant to best practices in special education programming.
- Develop and implement Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintain accurate records of evaluations, assessments, reports, teacher observations. pertaining to each student's IEP.
- Develop instructional material that addressed specific learning styles while incorporating best practice methods into the curriculum.
- Engage in crisis interventions when necessary to ensure safety of students and staff members.
- Provide resources for teachers on creating positive learning environments that reduce disruptive behavior.
- Conducted peer mediation sessions and conflict resolution groups.
Therapeutic Intervention Teacher
Clackamas Education Service District
Oregon City, OR
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Supporting in the opening/establishing of a new Therapeutic Intervention Program for students with extreme behavioral needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
- Created behavior intervention plans for students who exhibited challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Attended conferences and workshops relevant to best practices in special education programming.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of evaluations, assessments, reports, teacher observations. pertaining to each student's IEP.
- Developed instructional material that addressed specific learning styles while incorporating best practice methods into the curriculum.
- Developed and implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.
Behavior Intervention Coach - Transitions
Willamette Education Service District
Salem, OR
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Organized job shadowing experiences and internship opportunities for students transitioning out of high school into postsecondary settings.
- Facilitated educational workshops on transition topics such as self-advocacy, college preparation, independent living skills and employment readiness skills.
- Conducted assessments of student's academic, social-emotional, physical, vocational and career development needs.
- Monitored implementation of IEPs to ensure that goals were being met according to established timelines.
- Advised staff members on implementing evidence-based strategies that promote successful outcomes for students with disabilities during their transitional years.
- Assisted in developing career exploration activities for high school aged students with disabilities.
Therapeutic Intervention Teacher
Willamette Education Service District
Salem , OR
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
- Created behavior intervention plans for students who exhibited challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Attended conferences and workshops relevant to best practices in special education programming.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of evaluations, assessments, reports, teacher observations. pertaining to each student's IEP.
- Developed instructional material that addressed specific learning styles while incorporating best practice methods into the curriculum.
- Developed and implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.
Bilingual Instructional Assistant of Special Ed.
Willamette Education Service District
Salem, OR
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Maintained records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Translated documents from English into Spanish for use in the classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR07-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science: Pre-Education, Minor: Spanish
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06-2012
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Independence, OR05-2008
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Individual education plans & Special education compliance
- Curriculum/resource development
- Crisis intervention
- Student and progress assessment
- Staff mentoring & collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Parent & team engagement
- Flexible & open minded
- Positive reinforcement
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- High school and collegiate athlete, with continued passion for sports
- Passion for other cultures and languages, conversational in Spanish, with an interest in ASL
- Love to plan events, especially those that foster student/parent involvement and student culture/inclusion
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Teacher of the year 2023
- Highlighted by the WESD Board for excellence in resilience through multiple hardships over the years at OASIS
Certification
- Completed majority of the ESOL endorsement during undergraduate studies and willing to complete missing credits (missing 1 class)
- Passed Bilingual (Spanish) Exam to teach as a Bilingual Instructional Assistant for 2012-2013 school year
- Obtained TEFL and taught abroad in Italy during June - August of summer 2018
- CPR/First Aid
- SafeSchools Trainings
- QPR
- MANDT Systems, MANDT short stature
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Teacher
Willamette Education Service District
08.2016 - Current
Therapeutic Intervention Teacher
Clackamas Education Service District
02.2015 - 06.2016
Behavior Intervention Coach - Transitions
Willamette Education Service District
09.2014 - 02.2015
Therapeutic Intervention Teacher
Willamette Education Service District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bilingual Instructional Assistant of Special Ed.
Willamette Education Service District
10.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Oregon University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science: Pre-Education, Minor: Spanish
Western Oregon University
High School Diploma -
Central High School