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Chelsea Thompson

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Creative professional specializing in child development and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster a safe and engaging learning environment while effectively communicating with parents and collaborating with staff.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Greenbrier Christian Academy
Chesapeake, Virginia
12.2023 - 01.2026
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to design engaging lesson plans and activities that fostered student participation.
  • Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean, safe learning environment.
  • Provided personalized attention and encouragement to support individual student needs, enhancing their learning experience.
  • Engaged parents in discussions about child progress and daily activities, strengthening home-school connections.
  • Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.

Private Nanny

personal
Chesapeake, Virginia
06.2021 - 01.2025
  • Provided attentive care and supervision for children in a private household.
  • Planned and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's interests.
  • Coordinated daily schedules to ensure balanced routines of meals, playtime, and rest periods.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for children during all activities.
  • Monitored children's behavior, promptly addressing conflicts to promote a harmonious environment.
  • Developed tailored strategies based on each child's strengths and weaknesses to enhance their growth.

Daycare Teacher's Assistant

YMCA Daycare
Chesapeake, Virginia
05.2019 - 02.2023
  • Facilitated daily routines, ensuring smooth transitions during meal times and nap schedules.
  • Partnered with staff to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
  • Monitored behavioral issues, communicating insights to parents or guardians for better support.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
  • Distributed educational materials to students during class activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Ocscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA
06-2016

Skills

  • curriculum design
  • child growth
  • safety procedures
  • Music and movement
  • Math concepts
  • time management
  • Computer proficient

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Greenbrier Christian Academy
12.2023 - 01.2026

Private Nanny

personal
06.2021 - 01.2025

Daycare Teacher's Assistant

YMCA Daycare
05.2019 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Norfolk State University

High School Diploma -

Ocscar Smith High School
Chelsea Thompson