Schelli Wilson
West Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Certified Teacher with Advanced Standing (K–6) and former corporate music industry professional bringing over 13 years of experience in leadership, communication, and project management into the elementary classroom. Dedicated to fostering literacy, curiosity, and confidence in young learners. Known for strong relationship-building skills, organization, and the ability to create structured yet joyful learning environments. Passionate about supporting the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education
09.2017 - Current
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Verona, Roseland, Essex Fells Board of Education's
09.2024 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Paraprofessional
Essex Fells School District
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Kindergarten Assistant
Caldwell-West Caldwell BOE
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education K-6
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rider University
05-1998
Skills
- Special Education & IEP implementation
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Multi-subject instruction
- Mathematics instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity management
- Lesson planning
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Essex Fells School District
01.2025 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Verona, Roseland, Essex Fells Board of Education's
09.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Caldwell-West Caldwell BOE
09.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education
09.2017 - Current
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education K-6
Caldwell University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rider University