Chelsea Yorek
Hudson
Summary
Highly dedicated professional with extensive experience in teaching and business development, adept at planning and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven ability to develop and implement individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive and positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques. Strong collaborator with a track record of working alongside multidisciplinary teams to support student success and holistic development. Eager to leverage expertise in a new professional challenge that promotes long-term career growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
South Washington County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and managed IEPs aligned to student needs, learning styles, and academic goals.
- Delivered differentiated instruction and modified general education curriculum using varied strategies and assistive technologies to support neurodiverse learners.
- Conducted assessments and monitored student progress to inform instruction and adjust interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, general education teachers, and support staff to design accommodations, modifications, and inclusive practices.
- Provided targeted small-group instruction to address individual learning needs and reinforce goals.
- Implemented consistent routines, clear expectations, and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) to improve behavior and reduce classroom disruptions.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes independence and student success.
- Communicated regularly with families through conferences and ongoing updates to support student growth.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state special education regulations, documentation, and service delivery.
- Advocated for resources and support services to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development focused on evidence-based special education practices.
- Planned and implemented daily instructional activities to maintain engagement and alignment with learning objectives.
Paraprofessional
South Washington County School District
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Facilitated communication between students, educators, and parents to enhance learning experiences.
- Implemented individualized support strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing constructive feedback to educators.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
Literacy Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Implemented research-based literacy skills daily to Kindergarten-2ng Grade students below proficiency in reading.
- Built phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency skills with students.
- Assessed students’ progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Participated in training and development sessions to learn tutoring practices and techniques.
Business Development
Elder-Jones Inc.
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.
- Reached out to potential customers via email inquiries.
- Represented company and promoted services at conferences and trade association shows.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Uncovered and qualified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources.
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
New Horizon Academy
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Taught an average of 20 children per school year.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Woodbury
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Connect with each and every child in my care by delivering the WOW experience.
- Provide the children with a loving, safe, and healthy environment through daily supervision of classroom functions.
- Positive daily communication with parents.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences two times during the school year.
Lead Infant Teacher
Woodview Terrace Montessori
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided a fun loving environment for the infants in my care through age appropriate activities.
- Provided written and verbal communications with each parent daily.
- Followed each child’s unique schedule.
- Feed, diapered, nap, cuddled, sang, read, played etc.
- Kept a safe classroom free of clutter and harmful objects and performed safety checks of all equipment and cleaning routines daily.
Education
Hudson High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, WI01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN01.2017
Child Development Associate - undefined
Care Courses Inc.
McLean, VA01.2008
Skills
- Dependability
- Verbal and written communication
- Highly organized
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom managemen
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
South Washington County School District
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
South Washington County School District
11.2021 - 08.2023
Literacy Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
07.2019 - 02.2020
Business Development
Elder-Jones Inc.
02.2015 - 06.2017
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
New Horizon Academy
12.2013 - 01.2015
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Woodbury
08.2010 - 11.2013
Lead Infant Teacher
Woodview Terrace Montessori
10.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Metropolitan State University
Child Development Associate - undefined
Care Courses Inc.
Hudson High School Diploma -
Hudson High School