Chelsey Gates
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Dynamic Educator with a proven track record within the Santa Maria Bonita School District , specializing in inclusive classroom management and data-driven instruction. Expert in facilitating large-scale state assessments, including NWEA and CAASPP , for hundreds of students with 100% compliance. Currently serving as an Opportunity Teacher, developing standards-aligned curriculum and home-study packets tailored to diverse learning abilities. Committed to fostering critical thinking and social-emotional growth through collaborative, high-engagement learning environments. Knowledgeable Teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Santa Maria Bonita School District
08.2017 - Current
- Curriculum & Instruction: Developed and executed rigorous, Common Core-aligned lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs, ensuring 100% alignment with district pacing guides and state standards.
- Classroom Culture: Cultivated a trauma-informed, inclusive classroom environment by utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to maximize student engagement and minimize disciplinary disruptions.
- Collaborative Leadership: Partnered with grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to design interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learning (PBL) units that bridged core subjects and strengthened students' critical thinking skills.
- Data-Driven Assessment: Utilized a strategic mix of formative and summative assessments to track student growth, providing targeted, actionable feedback that led to measurable improvements in individual learning outcomes.
Teacher Tutor
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Engineered standards-based curricula designed to increase student engagement through active learning strategies and measurable performance goals.
- Tailored instructional approaches to meet the unique needs of learners, fostering an inclusive educational environment.
- Developed and executed techniques to cultivate a supportive and effective learning atmosphere.
- Coordinated efforts with colleagues to create innovative interdisciplinary projects and assessments that enhance learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2004
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student assessment
- Performance assessments
Accomplishments
- Parent/Guardian Collaboration: Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents and administrators to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Implementation: Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to students utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Assessment Platforms: NWEA MAP Growth, CAASPP (Smarter Balanced), ELPAC, and Performance Task administration.
- Educational Technology: Google Classroom, Zoom/Teams (Distance Learning), Aeries/PowerSchool (Student Information Systems),and other teaching tools like Peardeck, Securly and Parentsquare.
- Instructional Expertise: Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Restorative Justice and Curriculum Mapping.
Certification
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
- Single Subject Teaching Credential- Home Economics
Timeline
Teacher
Santa Maria Bonita School District
08.2017 - Current
Teacher Tutor
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Masters in Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University