Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Chelsea Florence

Chelsea Florence

Antioch,TN

Summary

Dedicated paraprofessional with 5+ years of experience supporting special education classrooms and individualized learning. Skilled in instructional support, small-group instruction, and progress monitoring. Known for maintaining routines, reinforcing lesson plans, and encouraging positive student behavior. Focused on helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional for Exceptional Students

Kipp Global Middle School
Antioch, Tennessee
07.2023 - Current
  • Delivered individualized support for academic and social needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to address individual student needs.
  • Facilitated small-group academic help to enhance classroom instruction at KIPP Global Middle School.
  • Monitored student conduct and kept classroom routines orderly.
  • Employed positive reinforcement strategies to effectively redirect challenging behaviors.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Used lectures, discussions, and audio-visual tools to teach students.

Paraprofessional for Eceptional Students

Kipp Antioch Middle School College Prep
Antioch, TN
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated special education classroom routines, enhancing engagement for students with varied learning needs.
  • Assisted lead teacher with IEP accommodations during daily instruction.
  • Reinforced lesson plans through one-on-one and small-group student support.
  • Tracked student progress and communicated insights to school staff to inform instructional strategies.
  • Documented student progress and shared observations with school staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05-2004

Skills

  • IEP compliance
  • IEP implementation
  • Special education expertise
  • Student progress tracking
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Instructional support
  • Small group instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Educational resources
  • Visual learning materials
  • Cultural sensitivity

Certification

  • Teaching Licence K-8

Timeline

Paraprofessional for Exceptional Students

Kipp Global Middle School
07.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional for Eceptional Students

Kipp Antioch Middle School College Prep
07.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Montana
Chelsea Florence