Chelsea Cross
Denver
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Granville County Public Schools, excelling in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Adept at differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs, I cultivate a positive classroom environment and mentor new teachers, enhancing overall educational outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (3rd Grade)
Granville County Public Schools
08.2021 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching techniques and best practices.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Office Administrator/Loan Officer
Home Credit Corporation Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Streamlined office operations through effective scheduling and coordination of meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained organized filing systems to enhance data retrieval and compliance.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
Teacher (1st Grade)
Durham Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Assessed student performance through varied evaluation methods to ensure comprehension.
- Analyzed student data to identify learning gaps and tailor interventions effectively.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Standardized testing techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Serving diverse communities
- Positive role model and mentor
Accomplishments
- Student Motivation - Designed, implemented, and facilitated weekly coding and robotics sessions for at-risk youth, providing structured, project-based learning that improved students’ confidence and technical literacy.
- Student Engagement - Awarded competitive grants that supported the development of after-school clubs and provided funding for experiential learning field trips, increasing student participation and engagement.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented state test prep resources for the district.
- Technology Integration - Served on district-level "AI Task Force" for 2024-2025 school year.
- Leadership - Served as grade-level team lead and "School Improvement Team" representative. Coordinated and hosted the school level spelling bee. Served as a coach for the school's science olympiad team.
- Mentoring - Mentored new teachers, helping to improve team retention and instructional quality.
- Professional Development - Led professional development workshops for colleagues on student engagement and integrating AI tools into the classroom.
- Student Achievement - Met and exceeded growth each year as calculated by EVAAS testing data (Reading EOG); Awarded bonuses for top growth in the district
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6) License, State of Colorado - Valid until 10/2032
- Elementary Education (K-6) License, State of North Carolina - Valid until 06/2029
- LETRS Mastery Certification - Completed May 2024
Timeline
Teacher (3rd Grade)
Granville County Public Schools
08.2021 - 11.2025
Office Administrator/Loan Officer
Home Credit Corporation Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2021
Teacher (1st Grade)
Durham Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University