Chelsea Riley
Benton ,KY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong track record at Murray Independent School District, leveraging creative teaching strategies and positive reinforcement to enhance student engagement and social-emotional growth. Skilled in curriculum planning and effective parent-teacher communication, I consistently foster nurturing environments that promote cognitive development and individual learning success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Murray Independent School District
2023.08 - 2026.04
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted language acquisition and motor skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting strategies for individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational goals and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment that encouraged exploration and creativity.
- Trained new staff on curriculum standards, classroom management techniques, and instructional best practices.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, encouraging open communication, and maintaining consistent routines.
- Assessed student performance regularly, utilizing data to inform instructional adjustments and improve overall achievement levels.
- Incorporated play-based activities into daily routines to promote cognitive development and enhance social skills among young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement of the curriculum.
- Aligned lessons with federal Head Start performance standards while adhering to state preschool requirements for content delivery.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behavior issues, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Early Head Start Teacher
Murray Independent School District
2020.01 - 2023.07
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered supportive classroom environments that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with families to create effective communication channels for student progress updates.
- Monitored student behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to promote engagement.
- Coordinated activities that enhanced cognitive development through play-based learning experiences.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas for improvement and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Front Desk Receptionist
Vision Source - Wendy Sowell Gibson
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Managed daily front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Addressed patient inquiries and concerns promptly, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Early Head Start Teacher
Audubon Area Head Start
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered supportive classroom environments that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with families to create effective communication channels for student progress updates.
- Monitored student behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to promote engagement.
- Coordinated activities that enhanced cognitive development through play-based learning experiences.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Audubon Area Head Start
2014.08 - 2017.12
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behavior issues, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Aligned lessons with federal Head Start performance standards while adhering to state preschool requirements for content delivery.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement of the curriculum.
- Incorporated play-based activities into daily routines to promote cognitive development and enhance social skills among young learners.
- Assessed student performance regularly, utilizing data to inform instructional adjustments and improve overall achievement levels.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, encouraging open communication, and maintaining consistent routines.
- Trained new staff on curriculum standards, classroom management techniques, and instructional best practices.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment that encouraged exploration and creativity.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting strategies for individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's educational goals and address concerns.
Medical Records Clerk
Regional Medical Associates
2008.08 - 2014.06
- Coordinated document retrieval and processing for medical staff and patients.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive information.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
- Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and handled billing inquiries efficiently for seamless operations.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY12.2012
Skills
Parent-teacher communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Organizational and planning skills
- Effective communication
- Computer proficiency
- Data entry
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
Parent-teacher communication
Positive reinforcement
Creative teaching strategies
Documentation and reporting
Age-appropriate activities
Curriculum planning
First aid and CPR
Child assessment
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic and dependable
Time management
Attention to detail
Cleaning and sanitizing
Multitasking
Organizational and planning skills
Active listening
Verbal and written communication
Play-based learning
Data entry
Conflict resolution
Professionalism
Timeline
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Murray Independent School District
2023.08 - 2026.04
Early Head Start Teacher
Murray Independent School District
2020.01 - 2023.07
Front Desk Receptionist
Vision Source - Wendy Sowell Gibson
2019.08 - 2019.12
Early Head Start Teacher
Audubon Area Head Start
2018.01 - 2019.01
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Audubon Area Head Start
2014.08 - 2017.12
Medical Records Clerk
Regional Medical Associates
2008.08 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Murray State University