Mindy Chapman
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with history of meeting student goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Upper Elementary Teacher
Howard Gardner Community School
Chula Vista, CA
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Lead teacher
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
San Diego, CA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- In a multi-grade classroom of transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade students
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
- Identify students who may benefit from an IEP and coordinate with the school special education director to develop the initial accommodations.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Wellesley Middle School
Wellesley, MA
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Home and Hospital Teacher
Education, Inc
Plymouth, MA
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Instructed up to 20 students individually and in groups on general educations subjects while they were enrolled in hospital treatment centers.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with students' schools to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies regarding the students progress while absent from the classroom.
Director & Enrichment Coordinator
Triton Regional School District
Newbury, MA
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Oversaw program leaders in activity planning and organization in areas of crafts, sports, games, special events and field trips.
Sales Associate
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Danvers, MA
11.2003 - 03.2020
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Worked in multiple locations including Danvers, Ma, Providence, RI, Somerville, MA, and Santee, CA.
- Conducted bi-annual inventory reviews at a multitude of district-based stores
Life Insurance Case Manager
Investors Marketing Services
Danvers, MA
05.2007 - 04.2013
- Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
- Evaluated debt ratio, loan-to-value ratios, credit scores property valuations and various other factors when making underwriting decisions, in regards to annuity financial suitability applications.
- Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching History
Salem State University
Salem, MA 01.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
Burlington, MA 09.2011 - 01.2013
Skills
Organizational skills
Proficient in Google suite and Microsoft products
Individual and group instruction
Curriculum Development, Design & Evaluation
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Upper Elementary Teacher
Howard Gardner Community School
07.2018 - 10.2022
Lead teacher
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Wellesley Middle School
09.2015 - 07.2016
Home and Hospital Teacher
Education, Inc
09.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching History
Salem State University
01.2014 - 05.2016
Director & Enrichment Coordinator
Triton Regional School District
03.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
09.2011 - 01.2013
Life Insurance Case Manager
Investors Marketing Services
05.2007 - 04.2013
Sales Associate
Bed, Bath & Beyond
11.2003 - 03.2020