Chelsey Katona
Caldwell
Summary
Experienced in providing a structured and nurturing environment for special needs students. Dedicated Special Education Teacher committed to student academic success and future prosperity. Recognized as a highly qualified educator with certifications and licensing in Idaho. Excels in collaborating with classroom teachers to develop supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations, catering to the diverse learning abilities of students through various mediums. Strengths lie in effective communication, patience, and the use of positive reinforcement to foster a constructive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Gem Prep: Meridian
04.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet scholar's needs to support filling their gaps in learning, and monitored scholar's progress with data collection
- Taught and supported scholars from 6th-12th grade with a wide range of ability levels from Kindergarten to college
- Provided small group and one-one instruction for fundamental classes, Resource Room, push-in/pull-out supports
- Worked with general education teachers, school psychologists, administration, parents, scholars, paraprofessionals, behavior interventionists, and support service providers to create cohesive and collaborative teams to support scholars
Educational Lead
Sylvan Learning Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Taught scholars (K-12) based on their individual needs, assessed scholars daily both through formative and summative assessments and adjusted learning plans accordingly
- Built relationships with families with avid communication to aid in their child's success
- Used technology to engage and facilitate learning, created and adapted curriculum based on individual needs
Special Education Student Teacher
Hidden Springs Elementary School/North Jr. High School
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Boise School District
- Differentiated instruction to meet each scholar's IEP, attended IEP meetings and collaborated with host teachers on scholar's goals
- Progress monitored goals/objectives with collecting data
- Built relationships/trust with scholars by establishing rapport
- Boise School District
Substitute Teacher/ Long Term Substitute
Moreno Valley Unified School District
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Followed/created lesson plans and directions provided by teacher and school curriculum
- Took on flexible roles by teaching in person and with online mediums, encouraged scholar participation in lessons and reciprocal teaching
- Provided a safe and productive environment for all scholars to learn
Student Teacher
The Journey School
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Riverside County School District
- Used data from benchmark testing, summative, and formal assessments to provide differentiation to scholars of all ability levels
- Guided instruction in a student-centered approach, used scholar's interests to provide effective and successful lessons
- Taught small group instruction including differentiated instruction for ELL and low ability scholars, and GATE and above average ability scholars
- Riverside County School District
Education
Master of Science - Special Education, K-12
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, K-8
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2019
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Data collection
- Transition planning
- Functional behavior assessments
- Positive reinforcement
- Trained in CPI
- Curriculum adjustments
- Relationship building
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment administration
- Parent communication and collaboration
- Life skills instruction
Certification
- Special Education Teaching Credential (K-12, Mild-Moderate), 08/05/24, 08/31/29
- Idaho Education Credential All Subjects (K-8), 08/05/24, 08/31/29
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 08/26/19, 09/01/24
Accomplishments
- Compassionate and motivated educator committed to providing scholar's with the academic and social skills necessary for a prosperous future.
- Connects and collaborates well with staff, administration, and parents.
- Easily develops trusting and productive relationships with adults and scholars.
- Cultivates a constructive positive classroom environment.
- Effectively able to teach through different mediums.
Timeline
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Gem Prep: Meridian
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Student Teacher
Hidden Springs Elementary School/North Jr. High School
02.2021 - 04.2021
Educational Lead
Sylvan Learning Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher/ Long Term Substitute
Moreno Valley Unified School District
12.2019 - 11.2020
Student Teacher
The Journey School
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, K-8
Western Governors University
- Special Education Teaching Credential (K-12, Mild-Moderate), 08/05/24, 08/31/29
- Idaho Education Credential All Subjects (K-8), 08/05/24, 08/31/29
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 08/26/19, 09/01/24
Master of Science - Special Education, K-12
Western Governors University
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