Chelsea Folmsbee
Herndon,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with over 15 years of experience in middle and high school settings. Committed to enhancing students' physical literacy, fitness knowledge, and lifelong wellness habits through engaging and developmentally appropriate instruction. Certified Personal Trainer with current CPR and First Aid certifications, dedicated to fostering safe, inclusive environments that align with FCPS standards and the Portrait of a Graduate. Proven leadership skills contribute to creating a positive learning atmosphere that empowers students to thrive.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA, USA
2010 - Current
- Design and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Virginia SOLs and FCPS curriculum frameworks.
- Create safe, structured, and inclusive learning environments that promote accountability, cooperation, and respect.
- Increased student comprehension by 10% from pre- to post-assessment through data-driven instruction and targeted differentiation.
- Implement kinesthetic, movement-based teaching strategies to promote active engagement and skill mastery.
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles, developmental readiness, and varied ability levels.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support school-wide initiatives and student achievement goals.
- Served as Family and Consumer Sciences Department Chair, Robinson Secondary (2012–2014); managed departmental budget, equipment purchasing, and inventory to ensure safe and organized instructional spaces.
- Curriculum Development for FCPS Family and Consumer Sciences, 2015
- Contributed to FCPS Global Classroom Initiative (2023).
- Presenter and learner within FCPS AI Cohort (2025).
- Represented FCPS on CNN regarding curriculum development aligned with FCPS standards and Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative (2011).
Support Trainer
Burn Boot Camp
Herndon, VA, USA
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Led structured group fitness sessions adhering to company safety and movement protocols.
- Demonstrated proper exercise form and modifications for varied ages and ability levels.
- Provided individualized one on one coaching within group settings to support performance and injury prevention.
- Motivated clients to set and achieve measurable fitness goals.
- Delivered guidance on nutrition and sustainable life-long wellness practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA01-2002
Virginia Teaching License -
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA01-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Student needs assessment
- Project-based learning
- Cooperative learning experience
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer, 2023 to Present
- CPR & First Aid Certified, Current
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Timeline
Support Trainer
Burn Boot Camp
04.2023 - 09.2023
Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Virginia Tech
Virginia Teaching License -
Shenandoah University