Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ENDORSEMENT
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Chelsea Gerard

Jewell,IA

Summary

Passionate and hardworking teacher with a vast knowledge of Preschool and Special Education. Equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative & developmentally appropriate lesson plans in a comfortable learning environment. Works with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and modifications for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Northeast Hamilton- Webster City CSD
Blairsburg, IA
08.2013 - Current
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters, shapes, and numbers using developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for students.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Developed innovative lessons to engage young children in learning process.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Northeast Hamilton Elementary- Webster City CSD
Blairsburg, IA
08.2023 - Current
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Completes IEP documentation including bi-weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
  • Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.

Director of Early Learning Center

Stratford Community School District
Stratford, IA
05.2012 - 08.2013
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood & Special Education Birth-Grade 3

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05.2012

High School Diploma -

South Hamilton Community School District
Jewell, IA
05.2008

Skills

  • Educational Strategies
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Technology Integration
  • Curriculum Development
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • [CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training], NCI - 11/9/22-11-9/23- Lori Vincent
  • Diverse Learners
  • Mandatory Reporter Adult & Child Abuse
  • Suicide Prevention and Postvention
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Health and Safety for Teachers & Staff
  • CPR, First Aid, & AED Training

ENDORSEMENT

ECE Special Education Reading Endorsement - Iowa State University- May 2008

REFERENCES

Sarah Nachazel

Principal / Northeast Hamilton Elementary

641-456-8092

snachazel@wcschools.org

Stacey Wardell

Early Childhood Special Education Consultant- Prairie Lakes AEA

515-293-2503

swardell@plaea.org

Janelle Oakland

Kindergarten Teacher / Northeast Hamilton Elementary

515-338-0048

joakland@wcschools.org

Tammy Massman

First Grade Teacher / Northeast Hamilton Elementary

5152971862

tmassman@wcschools.org

Timeline

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Northeast Hamilton Elementary- Webster City CSD
08.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Northeast Hamilton- Webster City CSD
08.2013 - Current

Director of Early Learning Center

Stratford Community School District
05.2012 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

South Hamilton Community School District

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood & Special Education Birth-Grade 3

Iowa State University
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