Chelsea Koziel

Energetic educator with 9 years of hands-on experience employing a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance, and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.

• Registered Behavior Technician - Behavior Analyst Certification Board - 2022
• Early Childhood Education Center CDA Coach Facilitator - 2023

• Salem Community College, Carney’s Point, NJ, 2023, Present, Adjunct Professor, Developed course requirements, monitored students’ progress, and provided intro to Political Science instruction., Maintain a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional materials for student success., Utilize various technologies and instructional methodologies to keep the course refreshing and engaging.
• Kingswood Community Center, Wilmington, DE, 2023, 2023, Assistant Teacher, Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff., It was developed and implemented state-standard-based activities., Led in after-school tutoring programs., Implemented literacy, STEM, and social skills activities., Tracked students’ reading and writing skills.
• Great Minds ABA Therapy, Hainesport, NJ, 2021, 2023, Registered Behavior Technician, Implemented client-specific treatment and behavior protocols in behavior plans for individuals with various behavioral needs, including autism, addictions, and anxiety., Assist in the development of operationally defined target behaviors., Perform crisis intervention when necessary., Observe, collect, and record data in continuous measurements., Utilized alternative communication methods for non-verbal children, including PEC devices and primary sign language., Prepare graphs for behavioral analysis.
• Lovaas Institute, Haddon Heights, NJ, 2021, 2021, Registered Behavior Technician, Provided 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy in client homes to help improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies., Implemented training for parents to monitor their child's behavior., Recorded and graphed client behavior and responses to treatment over time., Collaborated with BCBA to adapt behavior reduction strategies.
• Hampton Academy, Lumberton, NJ, 2019, 2021, Paraprofessional, Managed a caseload of 7 students with an intellectual or developmental disability and built a strong rapport with students through weekly supportive counseling and crisis intervention., Achieved semester goals for 50% of students through teacher/social worker collaboration and individual lessons focusing on social-emotional learning and mindfulness., Observed, analyzed, and reported on student behavioral data to create proactive strategies that met students’ needs., Served on an interdisciplinary team, developing case assessments to determine and evaluate students’ 504 plans and IEPS., Provided 1:1 in-class support, behavioral modifications, and de-escalation practices to meet students’ needs.
• Peace Corps, Washington, DC, 2016, 2018, Health Teacher, Established effective working relationships with school administration, families, and community organizations to empower students to function at their highest level., Developed and implemented a community health education plan that increased public awareness by 46%., Created 420 lesson plans and appropriate curricula for a diverse group aligned with empirical data and focused on non-communicable diseases, physical activity, and hand washing., Led a health education club of 25 students that researched and launched health campaigns for the community., Surveyed community health needs developed cross-cultural resources that promoted nutrition, mental health, and water sanitation.