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Chelsea Whitt

White Plains

Summary

Motivated graduate student at Johns Hopkins University pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching Writing. Experienced in creative writing, story development, lesson planning, essay writing, screenwriting, peer review, public reading, project collaboration, and assistant teaching. Proficient in utilizing Canvas, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Zoom for communication and presentations. Committed to volunteering for virtual career assistance and schedule management to aid in professional growth and development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Teacher

Aspire
09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented creative lesson plans to support educational goals.
  • Contributed original content to the company blog, enhancing online engagement.
  • Supported a fundraising event by managing coat check and assisting with table design and setup.
  • Coordinated a collaborative initiative between the organization and Care, Inc. for a community "Adopt-a-Tree" project.
  • Advocated for student participation in a local art contest and assisted with organizing the painting and submission process.
  • Fostered community engagement by contacting local leaders to receive letters written by students.

Co-teacher

Washington English Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Implemented lesson plan for adult ESL students advancing introductory concepts of beginner’s English
  • Implemented creative exercise to facilitate interpersonal English conversation and positive social adjustment
  • Wrote efficient and thorough class log summarizing progress of students overall

Freelance Creative Specialist

Freelance Creative Work
04.2016 - 01.2021
  • Creative Writing: Developed original content for various projects, refining storytelling skills.
  • Flyer Distribution for Mattawoman Art Gallery: Distributed promotional flyers, contributing to event visibility and community engagement.
  • Greeting Card Design: Created personalized greeting cards, showcasing creativity and attention to detail.
  • Jewelry Making: Crafted unique, handmade jewelry, demonstrating skills in design and craftsmanship.
  • Screenwriting: Wrote short screenplays, expanding narrative writing skills and understanding of visual storytelling.

Teacher’s Assistant

Children’s Learning Tree
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Assisted lead teacher in preparing lessons and implementing curriculum to support a positive learning environment.
  • Implemented positive behavioral interventions to promote emotional well-being among students.
  • Led arts & crafts projects that fostered creative expression and imagination in students.

Front End Courtesy Clerk

Billingsley Farms
02.2016 - 01.2016
  • Organized display arrangements with artistic flair engaging customers and creating an exciting shopping experience
  • Delivered customer service with friendliness and respect, creating a relaxing and welcoming shopping experience

Education

MA - Teaching Writing

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

BFA - Motion Pictures & Television

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Special education
  • Feedback provision
  • Project-based learning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Instructional strategies
  • Student motivation
  • Peer mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education to pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.

Timeline

Co-Teacher

Aspire
09.2024 - Current

Co-teacher

Washington English Center
05.2022 - Current

Freelance Creative Specialist

Freelance Creative Work
04.2016 - 01.2021

Teacher’s Assistant

Children’s Learning Tree
03.2016 - 04.2016

Front End Courtesy Clerk

Billingsley Farms
02.2016 - 01.2016

BFA - Motion Pictures & Television

Academy of Art University

MA - Teaching Writing

Johns Hopkins University

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