Chelsea Tracey
Cottage Hills
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in special education and behavior management. Skilled in fostering collaboration among parents and educators to promote student success and implement effective communication strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Classical Conversations Homeschool Cooperative
Maryville, IL
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills.
- Supported parents in implementing weekly memory work at home.
Special Education Teacher
Bethalto Community Unit School District # 8
Bethalto, IL
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning abilities.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and address concerns.
- Adapted instructional methods and materials for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Created individualized token economies to promote student success.
- Assisted classroom teachers in behavior management strategies for individual students.
Behavior Technician
Region III Special Education Cooperative
Cottage Hills, IL
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with educators and specialists to monitor student progress and adjust strategies.
- Documented behavioral data to assess effectiveness of interventions and inform team discussions.
- Trained new staff on applied behavior analysis techniques and classroom management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Greenville University
Greenville, IL05-2016
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Data management
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Tutor
Classical Conversations Homeschool Cooperative
07.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher
Bethalto Community Unit School District # 8
08.2016 - 06.2018
Behavior Technician
Region III Special Education Cooperative
12.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Greenville University