Chelsea Emond
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate and hardworking educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 12-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Specialized Services
Chicago Bulls College Prep
07.2015 - 08.2023
- Directed and managed a cross-functional team of 20+ education professionals in providing quality specialized services to over 300 students.
- Collaborated with students, families, faculty, and staff, families and students to identify and address student needs.
- Prepared and administered budget of $10,000 for department, classroom, and individual student needs.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in professional development of new policies and programs for both the specialized services department and Network wide initiatives.
- Assisted and collaborated with multidisciplinary school leadership team to make sure best practices were met.
- Spearheaded campus 'Staff Joy' initiatives to foster community and celebration.
Learning Specialist
Chicago Bulls College Prep
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Managed heavy caseload of 20+ students Individual Education Plans, delivering personalized educational, emotional, and behavioral support and guidance to students for positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with content specialists to create differentiated lesson plans, documents, and assessments for biology, chemistry, environmental science, math, and reading.
Overnight Counselor
Friends of Youth
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed administrative duties for the only Emergency Homeless Shelter on the Eastside of Seattle.
- Facilitated alternative learning modules to assist clients in achieving their GED.
- Lead transitional sessions on life skills for homeless emerging adults (e.g., opening a bank account, job searches, finding housing).
Biology Inclusion Teacher
Holly Springs High School
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Certified Teaching Endorsement for Biology 7-12 (181) and Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 (221); Alternate Pathway to Teaching through Teach for America.
- Effectively provided academic curriculum and classroom management for students enrolled in Biology I, leading to over 85% of students passing their state test.
- Mentored and led first year teachers on effective lesson planning, curriculum instruction, management strategies, and experiences during the first year of teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Managing Files and Records
Timeline
Dean of Specialized Services
Chicago Bulls College Prep
07.2015 - 08.2023
Learning Specialist
Chicago Bulls College Prep
07.2015 - 06.2021
Overnight Counselor
Friends of Youth
06.2014 - 05.2015
Biology Inclusion Teacher
Holly Springs High School
07.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Vermont
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