CHELSEA HILL
Milford,NJ
Summary
Experienced and versatile Special Education teacher. Strengths include integration of technology, behavior management, teaching advocacy, and using data to drive instruction. Primary goal is to instill a love of learning in students and strives to challenge each student to meet their full potential. Maintains a classroom environment of safety that allows students to be themselves and take risks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Clinton Township School District
01.2020 - Current
- 3rd-5th Grade MD & LLD Programs & 6th Grade In-class support
- Delivered synchronous & asynchronous virtual instruction through pandemic
- Fostered positive and caring relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
- Collaborated with students' care teams to create and manage IEP goals to define student learning objectives and strategies
Special Education Teacher
Warren Middle School
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Taught ELA in-class support, resource room, academic support teacher, and Learning Language Disabled (LLD) Program.
- Created Community Based Instruction Program
Special Education Teacher
KIVA High School
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught Computers and Visual & Performing Arts
- Implemented strong behavior strategies for students with emotional & behavioral disabilities
- Integrated technologies into vocational settings
- Supervised creation of student websites and portfolios
Special Education Teacher
Highland Park Middle School
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Long-Term Leave Replacement
- Taught work & life skills to ESL students, and students with Autism & multiple disabilities
Tutor
Cambridge Learning Center
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Tutored in 4th-8th Grade Language Arts, Reading, NJASK & SAT prep, and ESL for adults
Teacher's Aide
Astor Learning Center
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Teacher Assistant at Astor Day Treatment and Astor Learning Center schools for children with traumatic experiences and behavioral/emotional disabilities
- Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Student Teacher
Moriah Central School District
10.2009 - 12.2009
- 1st-6th Grade (in-class support, resource & reading/math intervention teacher)
Student Teacher
BOCES
09.2009 - 11.2009
- Taught Multiple Disabilities Program in a self-contained classroom.
Education
Masters of Science - Special Education
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special and Elementary Education, Psychology
PLATTSBURGH STATE UNIVERSITY oF NEW YORK
Plattsburgh, NY12.2009
Skills
- Lesson planning and writing modified curriculum for students with disabilities
- Using research-based strategies to manage behavior
- Implementing virtual learning through synchronous and asynchronous instruction
- Building a positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
- Effectively collaborated with students' support team
- Setting SMART IEP goals and collecting data to show evidence of achievement
- Motivating and engaging students through meaningful instruction
- Experience working with students in range of ages and different abilities
Certification
NJ State Certifications:
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Elementary School Teacher K-6
- Teacher of Supplemental Instruction; (Reading and Math K-8)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clinton Township School District
01.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Warren Middle School
09.2014 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
KIVA High School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Highland Park Middle School
04.2013 - 08.2013
Tutor
Cambridge Learning Center
02.2013 - 08.2013
Teacher's Aide
Astor Learning Center
03.2010 - 01.2013
Student Teacher
Moriah Central School District
10.2009 - 12.2009
Student Teacher
BOCES
09.2009 - 11.2009
Masters of Science - Special Education
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Special and Elementary Education, Psychology
PLATTSBURGH STATE UNIVERSITY oF NEW YORK
NJ State Certifications:
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Elementary School Teacher K-6
- Teacher of Supplemental Instruction; (Reading and Math K-8)
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