Chelsea Kirkendall
Winchester,CA
Summary
Dynamic teacher with expertise in relationship building, adaptability, differentiated instruction, and technology integration. Committed to fostering collaborative learning and effective communication to enhance student engagement and success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Temecula Preparatory School
2016.08 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Served as 5th Grade Lead Teacher from 2017 to present, providing leadership in curriculum planning, classroom instruction, and mentoring colleagues.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Extensive experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Classroom) to create, organize, and manage instructional materials and student data.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and tailor instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Coordinated and organized grade-level field trips, managing logistics, schedules, and student supervision to enhance experiential learning opportunities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Teacher
Calvary Chapel Murrieta
2013.12 - 2016.06
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel Murrieta
Murrieta, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CAMaster of Arts - Education Technology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CATeaching Credential - Multi-Subject Credential
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CASkills
- Relationship building
- Organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
- Learning strategies
- Technology integration
- Empathy and patience
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Teacher
Temecula Preparatory School
2016.08 - Current
Teacher
Calvary Chapel Murrieta
2013.12 - 2016.06
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel Murrieta
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Vanguard University
Master of Arts - Education Technology
Azusa Pacific University
Teaching Credential - Multi-Subject Credential
Azusa Pacific University
2020-2021 Teacher of the Year
Named "Teacher of the Year" at Temecula Preparatory School in 2021, a year in which teachers were required to teach to both an online and in-person classroom simultaneously.