Chelsea Kimmel
Philadelphia
Summary
Distinguished 7th-grade ELA teacher with experience in crafting engaging lesson plans, tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs, and fostering classroom environments that encourage learning and equity of voice. Strengths include vast knowledge of middle years ELA content, strong pedagogy, and excellent communication skills. Understands how to leverage technology for effective teaching and through the use of data-driven instruction has consecutively improved reading and writing proficiency scores among students by implementing research-based curriculum and quality teaching practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher - C.C.A Baldi MS
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
08.2019 - Current
- Utilized standards-based learning to create clear and meaningful objectives that are text-centered.
- Evaluated and utilized data to drive daily instruction and close
achievement gaps. - Collaborated with counselors, parents, and fellow teachers to keep track of student progress, implement behavior plans, and evaluate areas of strength and weakness.
- Incorporated social and emotional learning practices regularly to build lifelong skills and coping strategies.
- Monitored academic progress through formative and summative
assessments and provided appropriate feedback. - Participated in professional development training to improve teaching skills and incorporate new methods for classroom instruction.
Academic Teacher Leader - Roberto Clemente MS
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided coaching and mentoring a cohort of teachers to help them develop instructional knowledge and pedagogy in specific content areas
- Organized and facilitated training sessions to staff around curricula and instruction through the use of multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to problem-solve areas of improvement
- Incorporated differentiated instructional strategies to raise student engagement and create effective learning experiences
- Analyzed and evaluated student data to drive curriculum implementation and Tier 1 instruction
Professional Development Facilitator
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Facilitated and presented training district-wide to ELA teachers in grades K-3 centered around academic, intellectual, and emotional
development. - Optimized training by showcasing data to promote forward-thinking.
- Offered subject matter expertise in English Language Arts ranging from grades K-12.
Curriculum Writer
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Utilized state educational guidelines to write curriculum for the English Language Arts Department.
- Developed a culturally relevant and responsive curriculum to increase student engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with fellow ELA teachers to discuss best strategies to assist teachers in implementing curriculum in their classrooms.
Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities. - Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
7/8th Grade ELA Teacher - Harding MS
The School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Managed long-term curriculum development, daily lesson planning and test administration.
- Collaborated with teachers on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.
- Facilitated professional development for colleagues in the areas of lesson planning, assessment practices, and technology integration.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Franklin Township School District
Somerset
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Incorporated the PBIS Rewards System to reinforce positive behavior and promote both classroom and school-wide expectations.
- Utilized standards-based learning to create clear and meaningful objectives that are text-centered.
- Evaluated and utilized data to drive daily instruction and close
achievement gaps. - Collaborated with counselors, parents, and fellow teachers to keep track of student progress, implement behavior plans, and evaluate areas of strength and weakness.
- Participated in professional development training to improve teaching skills and incorporate new methods for classroom instruction.
- Incorporated a Positive Behavior Reward System to reinforce and promote classroom and school-wide expectations.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations, and standardized assessments.
Education
MBA - Educational Leadership
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts - Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PASkills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Student engagement
- Coaching teachers
- Data analysis
- Professional development
Personal Information
Title: Academic Teacher Leader
Timeline
Academic Teacher Leader - Roberto Clemente MS
The School District Of Philadelphia
08.2022 - 06.2025
Curriculum Writer
The School District Of Philadelphia
11.2021 - 08.2022
Professional Development Facilitator
The School District Of Philadelphia
01.2021 - 08.2024
7th Grade ELA Teacher - C.C.A Baldi MS
School District Of Philadelphia
08.2019 - Current
7/8th Grade ELA Teacher - Harding MS
The School District of Philadelphia
08.2019 - 06.2022
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Franklin Township School District
08.2013 - 06.2019
MBA - Educational Leadership
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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