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
Paducah, KY
08.2023 - 04.2026
- 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
Paducah, KY
01.2020 - 07.2023
- 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
Benton, KY
08.2019 - 12.2019
- 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
Providence, KY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- 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
Madisonville, KY
08.2014 - 12.2017
- 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
Benton, KY
08.2008 - 06.2014
- 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
08.2023 - 04.2026
Early Head Start Teacher
Murray Independent School District
01.2020 - 07.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Vision Source - Wendy Sowell Gibson
08.2019 - 12.2019
Early Head Start Teacher
Audubon Area Head Start
01.2018 - 01.2019
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Audubon Area Head Start
08.2014 - 12.2017
Medical Records Clerk
Regional Medical Associates
08.2008 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Murray State University