Chelsea Hall
Earlville
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable substitute teacher with extensive experience in early childhood education. Known for building strong relationships with students and parents, effectively managing classroom behavior, and enhancing student engagement through interactive teaching methods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Earlville High School
Earlville, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards for diverse student groups.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs and styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to implement lesson plans and assessments.
Director/Lead Preschool Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Earlville, IL
08.2015 - 08.2024
- Mentored staff and volunteers, promoting leadership development and improving team performance.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Daycare Teacher
YMCA
Plano, IL
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote child growth and learning.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Implemented daily schedules and activities that enhanced cognitive and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and progress updates.
- Evaluated children's developmental milestones to tailor learning experiences effectively.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Educaiton
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL12-2013
Associate of Science -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL12-2009
Associate of Arts -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL12-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson plan implementation
Certification
Gateways ECE Credential Level 4, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) N229753
Illinois Short Term Substitute Teacher License (STS), State of Illinois (ELIS)1430695, Issued: 2024
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Earlville High School
09.2024 - Current
Director/Lead Preschool Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran Church
08.2015 - 08.2024
Daycare Teacher
YMCA
01.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Educaiton
National Louis University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
Associate of Science -
Illinois Valley Community College
Associate of Arts -
Illinois Valley Community College