Chelsea Riedel
Swans Island
Summary
Dynamic educator and program director with a proven track record at the Town of Swans Island, enhancing student engagement and literacy through innovative teaching strategies and STEM education. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher relations and youth engagement. Expert in creating inclusive, stimulating environments that promote academic and personal growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Town of Swans Island
09.2022 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Childrens Recreation Coordinator
Town of Swans Island/Rec Committee
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Childrens Recreation Coordinator
Town of Swans Island/Rec Committee
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Head Teacher
Town of Swans Island
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Assistant Teacher
Town of Swans Island
09.2009 - 09.2017
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, snack and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
Children's Library Program Director
Swans Island Educational Society
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for children's to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University If Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2017
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Youth engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Effective leader
- Teaching strategies
- STEM education
- Learning styles
- Lesson plan implementation
- Activity planning
- Event planning
Timeline
Childrens Recreation Coordinator
Town of Swans Island/Rec Committee
06.2024 - 08.2024
Childrens Recreation Coordinator
Town of Swans Island/Rec Committee
06.2023 - 08.2023
Head Teacher
Town of Swans Island
09.2022 - Current
Head Teacher
Town of Swans Island
09.2017 - 09.2018
Children's Library Program Director
Swans Island Educational Society
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Teacher
Town of Swans Island
09.2009 - 09.2017
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University If Phoenix
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