Chelsea Florence
Antioch,TN
Summary
Calm and very patient experienced Paraprofessional with a variety of experience working with diverse learners to individually tailor their growth based upon the students' learning needs. Extremely motivated to used various creative techniques that can reach all students' potential to learn and excel. Assertive implementing positive reinforcement systems to help alleviate behavioral issues. Understanding the emotional needs and building a strong relationship with the students is imperative.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kipp Antioch Middle School College Prep
Antioch, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented weekly LLI Reading curriculum as well as supplemental Math activities for students on the Alternative Curriculum plan.
- Tailored the curriculum and activities based on specific IEP needs of the individual students as well as where they needed growth assistance.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Developed creative learning activities that engaged all types of learners including the use of art, music, and various manipulatives.
- Administered various individual tests including MAP and TCAP.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- 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.
Kindergarten Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2005
Skills
- CPI Non Violent Crisis Intervention (Active 2023-2024)
- Jason Foundation Suicide Prevention training
- TCAP Proctor/Administrator Certificate
- Small Group Instruction with Alternative Curriculum
- One on one para 2023-2024
- IEP compliance
- Arts and crafts
- Test Proctoring
- Extremely detailed daily documentation for a one on one student
- Creating Visual Displays
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Elementary Education
- Multicultural Awareness
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Emotional Support
- Reading and Writing Support
- Mathematics Instruction
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Implementing the arts/creative techniques to help reach non traditional learners
Affiliations
- Avid animal rescuer and supporter of the ethical treatment of animals.
- Graduated with a concentration in Dance.
- Many years of musical training.
- Very immersed in the arts including: music, dance, art, and theater
- Past Special Olympics Volunteer
- U of M International Peer Assistant
- Previous Assistant Dance Instructor
- Travel: United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherland, Belgium, Canada
Accomplishments
- Currently receiving excellent feedback from weekly performance observations at KACPM as well continued growth and progress in the TN rubric tracker.
- Alumni and current member of the Golden Key International Society
- Carl Orff Music Certificate
- Recipient of the Virginia Wirth Dance Studio summer intensive workshop
- Final cumulative college GPA 3.68
- Recipient of the Hobbiest Medal for Piano Day Competition
Certification
- Montana Elementary Education Educator's License (K-8)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Kipp Antioch Middle School College Prep
07.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
The University of Montana
- Montana Elementary Education Educator's License (K-8)
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