Chelsey Cortez
Tampa,FL
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Mathematics and Science state test scores from my classroom were a large portion of elevating my elementary school from a “C” to an “A” school in one school year
- Mathematics State Test: (83% pass rate, 40% prior year) Science State Test: (73% pass rate, 29% prior year)
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting deeper understanding of subject matter across multiple content areas.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching methods.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and instructional strategies, leading to improved student outcomes.
Stay-At-Home Parent
Substitute Teacher and Volunteer
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Substitute Teacher (August 2022-June 2023), DODEA Barsanti Elementary School, Fort Campbell, KY
- Substitute Teacher (August 2021-June 2022), Bryan County Schools, Richmond Hill, GA
- Volunteered as a Family Readiness Group Leader and Battalion Advisor for a military unit.
- Committee member for the program Spouses Who Soar, which allocates a $70,000+ annual budget to provide support, orientation, adaptability, and resiliency to empower military spouses.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Planned and organized lessons, homework, and remedial material for 6 instructional blocks with over 120 students.
5th Grade Teacher
Killeen Independent School District (KISD)
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Mathematics State Test: 100% pass rate (4th grade 57% passed)
- Reading State Test: 95% pass rate (4th grade 53% passed)
- Improvements in state test scores are a reflection of the student-centered techniques used in a self-contained classroom.
Records Management and Medical Support Assistant
Central Texas Veteran’s Healthcare System (CTVHCS)
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Hired to be a medical support assistant of a hospital service but very quickly became the SME on records management
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
- Instrumental in implementing the first records management program at CTVHCS
- Utilized my knowledge to direct other services to follow the current SOP and facilitated them coming into compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Real Estate -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2009
Skills
- Travel points and miles
- Administrator of a travel-related Facebook group
- Scrapbooking
- Volunteering through schools and military organizations
Certification
US Army National Guard, Military Police Officer
March 2004-March 2010
· Iraq tour of duty 2007-2008
· Honorable Discharge
Timeline
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
Stay-At-Home Parent
Substitute Teacher and Volunteer
09.2015 - 07.2023
7th Grade Math Teacher
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
01.2015 - 08.2015
5th Grade Teacher
Killeen Independent School District (KISD)
08.2013 - 08.2014
Records Management and Medical Support Assistant
Central Texas Veteran’s Healthcare System (CTVHCS)
01.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Real Estate -
University of Northern Iowa
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