Chelsea Doby
Dallas,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and successfully handle multiple responsibilities with a positive attitude. Committed to meeting team goals and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with a strong focus on organization, seeking an entry-level position to contribute to the achievement of company objectives. Ready to collaborate with the team and make valuable contributions towards the success of the organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EBD Teacher
Dowell Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
- Self-contained EBD Classroom serving students in 2nd – 5th Grade
- Provide focused academic support on a regular general education schedule
- Administer the CoGAT, IOWA, and Milestones as a group and individually
- Utilized calming strategies and social skills throughout the day to help students regulate emotions
- Took daily data on behaviors based on their BIPs
- Developed and sent home a behavior sheet daily for parents to initial with explanations on what happened during the day
- Used a classroom wide token system for behaviors
- Collaborate with regular education teachers to ensure full inclusion and success of students who pushed out to regular classrooms
- Collaborate with the regular education teachers on all progress, semester and grade reports
- Collaborate with district personnel
IRR Teacher
Bryant Elementary School
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Develop and implement an individualized education program for each special education student
- Identify and implement goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities
- Collaborate with parents/guardians, general education teachers/assistants and various service providers including but not limited to speech, occupational, and physical therapists for students with disabilities in order to maximize their achievement through established learning models
- Use diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments, and small-group work
- Exercise flexibility within the classroom addressing student’s needs through special accommodations
- Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education services
- Administer standardized and individualized assessment for reporting current functioning during initial and annual IEP meetings
- Administer tests such as MI, RI, PI, and Milestones
- Collaborate with building leaders, program specialists, and trainers to meet the changing needs of students
- Track student progress toward attaining mastery of IEP goals and objectives
SID/PID Teacher
Bryant Elementary School
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Develop and implement an individualized education program for each special education student
- Identify and implement goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities
- Collaborate with parents/guardians, general education teachers/assistants and various service providers including but not limited to speech, occupational, and physical therapists for students with severe and profound disabilities in order to maximize their achievement through established learning models
- Use diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments, and small-group work
- Exercise flexibility within the classroom addressing student’s needs through special accommodations
- Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education services
- Administer standardized and individualized assessment for reporting current functioning during initial and annual IEP meetings
- Anticipate the needs and concerns of students with a variety of disabilities and work with parents, service providers, and community stakeholders to meet those needs
- Collaborate with building leaders, program specialists, and trainers to meet the changing needs of students
- Track student progress toward attaining mastery of IEP goals and objectives
- Design and implement adapted lessons and materials to be accessible to students with a variety of physical and intellectual needs
- Empower coworkers to better work with students with a variety of physical and intellectual needs through formal and informal training on the specific needs of students
- Helped create The Bengal Brew
- A coffee and breakfast shop for teachers offered once a month
- The Bengal Brew is ran by our special needs students
- Increase the inclusion of students on caseload in the general education setting through The Bengal Brew and collaboration with enrichment/specials and grade level teachers
- Decrease the dangerous behaviors of students through the implementation of Positive Support Plans and collaboration with trainers and behavior specialists
- Manage the behaviors of students with a variety of physical and intellectual abilities through the use of explicit teaching, token reward systems, visuals, and other tools as needed by individual students
- Motivate teachers on my team with a positive attitude and willingness to listen and give advice
- Reflect daily on the implementation of lessons, behavior plans and supports, and communication with stakeholders in an effort to constantly improve my practice as a professional
ASP Special Education Instructor
Davis Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist students by providing instructional support in small groups
- Providing one-on-one instruction
- Modifying materials
- Providing personal care assistance
EBD Teacher
Davis Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Self-contained EBD Classroom serving students in 3rd Grade
- Provide focused academic support on a regular general education schedule
- Administer the CoGAT, IOWA, and Milestones as a group and individually
- Utilized calming strategies and social skills throughout the day to help students regulate emotions
- Took daily data on behaviors based on their BIPs
- Developed and sent home a behavior sheet daily for parents to initial with explanations on what happened during the day
- Used a classroom wide check system for behaviors
- Collaborate with regular education teachers to ensure full inclusion and success of students who pushed out to regular classrooms
- Collaborate with the regular education teachers on all progress, semester and grade reports
- Collaborate with district personnel
EBD Paraprofessional
Davis Elementary School
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist classroom teacher in academic and behavioral support
- Support students during enrichment/specials times
- Support students when they are first pushing out to general education classrooms
- Assist taking behavioral data on students daily
ASP Special Education Assistant Instructor
Kincaid Elementary School
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Assist students by providing instructional support in small groups
- Providing one-on-one instruction
- Modifying materials
- Providing personal care assistance
SID/PID Paraprofessional
Kincaid Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Assist students by providing instructional support in small groups
- Provide one-on-one instruction
- Modifying materials
- Following through on IEP’s and behavior management plans
- Assisting teacher in collecting data and providing personal care assistance
ASP Account Clerk
Varner Elementary School
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Communicate with parents and guardians
- Work a computer and a telephone
- Work a copy machine
- Follow routine guidelines
- Be responsible for knowing confidential information
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Successfully follow a lesson plan throughout the day
- Maintain a classroom in the absence of the teacher or supervisor
- Be responsible for the safety and well-being of a classroom and the students in the classroom
ASP Assistant Instructor
Varner Elementary School
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintain a group of 15-25 students at a time
- Be responsible for the safety and well-being of each student
- Make sure that each student follows the rules and regulations of the school after school hours
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching Special Education General Curriculum
University of West GA
Carrollton, GA05.2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology
University of West GA
Carrollton, GA05.2018
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Collection
- Scheduling proficiency
- Data Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Georgia Type I5T/Level 5: Sp Ed General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative, 12/26
Other
- Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Certified in CPR
- EpiPen Certified
- Received Employee of the Month in May 2022 and February 2024, Dowell Elementary School, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia
- Nominated for Classified Employee of the Year for 2017/2018, Davis Elementary School, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia
Timeline
EBD Teacher
Dowell Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
IRR Teacher
Bryant Elementary School
07.2020 - 05.2021
SID/PID Teacher
Bryant Elementary School
07.2019 - 05.2020
ASP Special Education Instructor
Davis Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
EBD Teacher
Davis Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2019
EBD Paraprofessional
Davis Elementary School
07.2017 - 05.2018
ASP Special Education Assistant Instructor
Kincaid Elementary School
11.2016 - 05.2017
SID/PID Paraprofessional
Kincaid Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2017
ASP Account Clerk
Varner Elementary School
02.2015 - 05.2016
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County
09.2014 - 05.2016
ASP Assistant Instructor
Varner Elementary School
04.2014 - 05.2016
Masters of Arts - Teaching Special Education General Curriculum
University of West GA
Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology
University of West GA
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