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Chelzi Horne

Elementary and Secondary Teacher

Summary

I am a dedicated teacher with over 5 years of experience in early childhood language instruction. I have a strong ability to adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs, including students with special needs. Known for my creativity and commitment to inclusive teaching, I strive to create dynamic, supportive, and engaging classroom environments.





Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Years Teacher

Pumahue Chicauma School
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed 32 students.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) standards.
  • Improve literacy outcomes and Phonemic awareness through UFLI.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Promoted inclusivity within the classroom by addressing individual needs through differentiated instruction techniques.

1st and 2nd Grade English Teacher

Saint Joseph School
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Phonemic awareness through Floppy’s Phonics.
  • Managed 19 students per classroom.
  • Implemented Project- based learning planning, focusing on autonomy, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills by Marzano’s taxonomy.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions, fostering critical thinking and communication skills among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote holistic education approaches.
  • Coordinated with school's special education team to adapt lessons for students with learning differences, ensuring inclusive learning environment.

Preschool English Teacher

Saint Joseph School
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Implemented Project based learning planning, focusing on autonomy and socio-emotional climate by Marzano’s taxonomy.
  • Managed 15 students per classroom.
  • Implemented The Floppy’s Phonics program in an age-appropriate manner, allowing students to start recognizing and manipulating sounds in English as a foundation for phonemic awareness.
  • Utilized creative storytelling techniques to captivate young learners'' attention while teaching new vocabulary words contextually relevant to each story.
  • Promoted social-emotional growth by incorporating activities focused on empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution into daily routines.

5th Grade Special Needs English Teacher Internship

Hellen Keller School
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Special needs and visually impaired students.
  • Braille training.
  • Ensure inclusive curriculum approach guided lesson planning, incorporating multisensory materials—such as braille, tactile objects, and audio to accommodate students with visual impairments and support diverse learning styles.
  • Assessed student performance through innovative evaluation methods to track progress and adapt teaching strategies.
  • Utilized educational technology to create interactive learning environments and improve student engagement.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that fostered a sense of community and encouraged student involvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree -

Silva Henriquez Catholic University
01.2021

Certificate -

World TESOL Academy
01-2021

Postgraduate -

La Caixa Foundation
01-2025

Postgraduate -

Desarrollo University
01-2024

Certificate -

Common Sense Education
01-2024

Skills

    Language Skills

  • English C1 level
  • Spanish Native

    • Tech Skills

  • Learning Management Systems (LMS), Gamification and Game-Based Learning, Digital Citizenship, Online Assessment tools

    • Professional

  • Special needs support, Language acquisition, Differentiated instruction, Teamwork and collaboration, Problem-solving

Timeline

Early Years Teacher

Pumahue Chicauma School
03.2024 - Current

1st and 2nd Grade English Teacher

Saint Joseph School
03.2023 - 02.2024

Preschool English Teacher

Saint Joseph School
03.2022 - 02.2023

5th Grade Special Needs English Teacher Internship

Hellen Keller School
03.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor's degree -

Silva Henriquez Catholic University

Certificate -

World TESOL Academy

Postgraduate -

La Caixa Foundation

Postgraduate -

Desarrollo University

Certificate -

Common Sense Education

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