Chelsea Meats (Chelsea Hartley)
Toutle,Washington
Summary
Experienced educator with 20 years in middle school and upper elementary specializing in creating, writing, implementing, and assessing Common Core materials and tests in multiple content areas. Skilled in building relationships, promoting Growth Mindset, problem-solving, setting learning goals, and using differentiation for engaging instruction. Dedicated to fostering multicultural awareness and integrating technology for enhanced learning outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Toutle Lake School District
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on Common Core grade level standards, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning in 7th and 8th grade ELA, as well as 6th grade in all content areas, including reading, writing, math, science and history.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Collaborated using the PLC model with grade level and content teams.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented PBIS strategies and member of Tier 1 and Tier 3 committees.
- Collaborated with The Holocaust Center for Humanity to support the development of an extensive Holocaust unit and coordinate guest speakers.
Middle School Math Teacher
Battle Ground School District
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans and assessments for 7th graders in Math following 7th grade common core, as well as the 7th grade accelerated suggested common core.
- Applied Standards Based grading through Skyward individually and as a grade level
- Designed and adjusted student goal setting and self-monitoring strategies for students
- Created differentiated lessons for multileveled students within each of my classes
- Data Teamed analyzing iReady, SBAC, and classroom formative assessments
- Consistent significant student growth on standards based assessments and state level assessments
- Rated as Distinguished by administrators multiple years
- Designed grade level website
- Utilized various modes of technology to be included into curriculum such as student created videos, digital notes, Khan Academy, Google Classroom, as well as the rest of the Google Suite
- Worked collaboratively with 7th grade team and admin to create a culture around the ideas of Growth Mindset (Carol Dweck), Neuroplasticity, being an Upstander, and PBIS
- Daily collaboration/PLCs with grade level and content team
- Completed 30 clock hour course on Mathematical Mindsets (Jo Boaler) in 2017-2018
- Attended multiple workshops in the “Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics Seminar Series: How Math Teaching Matters”
- Member of the PBIS Tier 1 and Tier 2 committee, as well as in charge of analyzing school wide data through the PBIS SWIS Suite
- Nominated by students to be an advisor for Sources of Strength (SOS) peer leadership group
Classroom Teacher
Washougal School District
08.2006 - 07.2013
- Designated 5th grade Highly Capable teacher for higher level learners, as well as PLC team leader
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to a high level of learning in math, reading, writing, science, social studies, health/nutrition, conflict resolution, internet safety, problem solving, technology, and collaboration while applying discipline/classroom management, differentiation, workshops, questioning strategies, team building, multicultural awareness, and excellent student/teacher interactions
- Consistently high MSP scores in Reading, Math, and Science
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers using the PLC model (grade level as well as vertical teaming.
- Planned and executed staff development training courses on various technology related topics and classroom instructional strategies.
- Successfully piloted iPads with a 1:1 ratio in the 2012-13 school year
- Assisted with development of school wide positive behavior program called “Kodiak Stars” and fostered positive reinforcement techniques in classroom management style
- Mentored, trained, supervised, and evaluated multiple student teacher interns
- Developed and implemented 5th grade Science Fair, as well as after school science club
- Member of the Academic Leadership Team, Washington Green Schools Committee, and Technology Committee
- Organized and implemented reading celebration day – Camp-Read-A-Lot
- Organized and chaperoned summer science trip abroad for middle school students to Costa Rica with Discovery Student Adventures in 2012 (see Activities and Awards)
Education
M.A. - Educational Theory and Practices
Arkansas State University Distance Program
08.2011
B.A. - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2006
A.A Degree - Business Administration
Clark College Running Start Program
Vancouver, WA01.2001
Skills
- Strong communication, problem solving and mediation skills
- Training in Growth Mindset
- Able to work independently as well as on a team
- Innovative and creative when it comes to developing new ideas
- Excellent skills in developing positive relationships with youth and adults
- Proficient in breaking down tasks into small steps to assist in comprehension of new skills
- Language arts instruction
- Technology integration
- Social studies instruction
- Mathematics instruction
Activities and Awards
Costa Rica/Yellowstone Trip Organizer/Chaperone
- April 2011-June 2013
- Coordinated and chaperoned eight day summer educational trip from Portland to Costa Rica through Discovery Student Adventures (owned by Discovery Channel) for 6th-10th graders (coordinated Yellowstone Trip for 2013, but did not chaperone)
- Managed trip blog that showcased our trip through student journaling, photos, and my daily summaries, which parents were able to view as we traveled from coast to coast: http://washougalschoolastoria.wordpress.com/page/3/
- Facilitated monthly meetings, organized fundraising activities, and managed fundraising budget
- Coordinated educational activities, after school lessons, and guest speakers
- Misc. Activities, Volunteering, and Awards
- Graduate of the Watershed Stewards program through WSU-Vancouver
- Volunteered for Clark County Environmental Services as a Watershed Steward, outdoor school instructor, Save Organic Scraps program, and hosted educational booths at the Recycled Arts Festival, Water Resource Center, Heron House and Clark PUD Home and Garden Idea Fair
- Ratings examiner, prep-clinic clinician, horse management judge, instructor and coach for United States Pony Clubbers (USPC) ages 7-19 years old
- Representative of the United States in Ireland, England and Scotland on the 2000 USPC International Tetrathlon team (running, swimming, horseback riding and shooting)
- Oregon Region representative on the 2001 National USPC Youth Congress, Minneapolis MN
- Member of the Fox Hills Pony Club 1994-2002, C-3 rated
Timeline
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Toutle Lake School District
08.2019 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Battle Ground School District
08.2014 - 07.2019
Classroom Teacher
Washougal School District
08.2006 - 07.2013
B.A. - Elementary Education
Washington State University
A.A Degree - Business Administration
Clark College Running Start Program
M.A. - Educational Theory and Practices
Arkansas State University Distance Program
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