Chelsea Sanders, ED.S
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic education leader with over a decade of experience in K-12 education, specializing in classroom instruction, professional development, and strategic implementation. Proven ability to drive instructional excellence and foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance educational outcomes. Expertise in cultivating strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging data to inform actionable strategies that elevate educator practices and support district-level curriculum initiatives. Committed to creating impactful learning environments that empower educators and students to thrive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Success Lead
Great Minds
Houston, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic district partnerships to ensure successful curriculum implementation and sustained adoption.
- Develop customer success plans aligned to district goals and student achievement outcomes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support retention, expansion, and long-term client satisfaction.
- Analyze implementation data to drive continuous improvement and instructional impact.
PD & Implementation Support Specialist
Great Minds
Houston, Texas
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Led product trainings and deployments to meet district goals and needs.
- Delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to determine how best to support student success.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness of the math curriculum (Eureka Math).
- Coached teachers on effective teaching techniques and strategies using the Eureka Math curriculum.
4th Grade Math Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Delivered rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction resulting in measurable student growth.
- Led data-driven instruction cycles to identify gaps and implement targeted interventions.
- Served as Grade Level Chair and Math Content Lead, coaching peers and aligning instructional practices.
- Facilitated collaborative planning focused on assessment analysis and instructional refinement.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Celerity Schools Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Reading Interventionist
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Education
Specialist of Education - Ed. Leadership And Instruction
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12.2022
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA08.2015
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Professional Development & Facilitation
- District Implementation Strategy
- Customer Success & Stakeholder Management
- Program Development and Management
- Academic Administration
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- Data Analysis
- Student Achievement
Additional Information
- Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Nominee (2023)
- NASA MUREP Educator Institute Participant (2018)
- National Math & Science Initiative's Laying the Foundation (2018)
Certification
- Texas EC-6
- Louisiana Grades 1-5
- RBIS- Math
- RBIS- Reading
Timeline
Success Lead
Great Minds
02.2025 - Current
PD & Implementation Support Specialist
Great Minds
06.2023 - 02.2025
4th Grade Math Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2023
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Celerity Schools Louisiana
08.2016 - 07.2019
Reading Interventionist
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Southern University And A & M College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Southeastern Louisiana University
Specialist of Education - Ed. Leadership And Instruction
Northwestern State University of Louisiana