Chelsea Chandler
Silverton,OR
Summary
Experienced Educator, Instructional Coach, and Mentor with a profound dedication to fostering learning and development for students and adult learners alike. Drawing from a background in K-12 and higher education, including experience in designing and presenting professional development, I bring a deep understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and mentorship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Mentor
Western Governers University
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored mentoring strategies for individual students, optimizing academic and professional growth.
- Tracked student performance data to ensure timely progress, identify challenges, and promote equitable outcomes, making data-driven adjustments to support continued success and achievement of graduation goals.
- Created and led professional development sessions, presented at the university's yearly symposium with the goal of improving key performance indicators related to student pacing and progression.
K-12 Instructional Coach and Mentor
Puyallup School District
Puyallup, WA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered comprehensive professional development aligned with district board initiatives, equipping educators and administrators with advanced instructional strategies, best practices, and curriculum implementation techniques.
- Spearheaded the creation and implementation of rigorous assessments to evaluate students' mastery of classroom concepts, driving data-driven decision-making to inform instructional improvements.
- Tracked progress toward key outcomes, presented findings to the board, and made necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement in teaching and learning initiatives.
- Mentored novice and struggling educators, moving them from improvement plans to performing at or above expected competency.
Elementary School Teacher 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th
Puyallup School District
Puyallup, WA
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Applied motivational teaching techniques to foster positive behavior change, boost student engagement, and enhance success, adapting strategies to meet the needs of diverse learner populations.
- Leveraged data analysis to assess student progress, make data-driven decisions, and tailor instructional strategies for both K-12 and adult learners, ensuring continuous improvement and achievement of learning objectives.
- Experienced in determining learning objectives, providing instruction, evaluating feedback, and offering targeted support to at-risk learners to ensure success.
Education
Teaching English Language Learners Endorsement - Education
University of Washington
Seattle, WA04.2023
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA05.2018
Skills
- Skilled in analyzing and assessing program needs and designing and implementing educational courses and professional development solutions in various settings
- Experience interpreting data to assess the effectiveness and impact of professional development programs, making adjustments as needed to improve key performance indicators related to desired outcomes
- Expertise in pedagogy, curriculum design, mentorship, and data-driven improvement
- Strong leadership and communication skills, supporting learners of all ages with asset-based feedback
Timeline
Program Mentor
Western Governers University
11.2023 - Current
K-12 Instructional Coach and Mentor
Puyallup School District
08.2022 - 11.2023
Elementary School Teacher 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th
Puyallup School District
08.2018 - 08.2023
Teaching English Language Learners Endorsement - Education
University of Washington
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pacific Lutheran University