CHELSEA PAGLIA

10380 North Pond Ln. Twinsburg, OH 44087

(440)669-3347 cpaglia17@jcu.edu

Ambitious, hard-working, and compassionate early childhood educator

3 years teaching and 10+ years volunteer experience with young children
Always looking for new ways to integrate technology into my teaching

EDUCATION
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
John Carroll University, University Heights, OH
Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.73

May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (B.S.)

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Major: Human Development and Family Science
Specialization: Early Childhood Development and Education
GPA: 3.35

May 2014

CERTIFICATION
Ohio Initial Residential Educator License (PK-3)
(K-12 Reading Endorsement expected July 2016)
(4/5th Grade Endorsement expected July 2016)
CPR Certification

May 2015

April 2015

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Running Records & Daily 5 Workshop
ASD, ADHD, Aspergers, & SPD Workshop, John Taylor, Ph.D.
Behavior Management Workshop

January 2016
October 2014
April 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher (PK-5)
May 2015-Present
West Geauga Local Schools, Chesterland, OH
Mayfield City Schools, Mayfield Heights, OH
Hawken Lower School, Lyndhurst, OH
Contributed to weekly PLC meetings, ALICE training, and Professional Development Day
Wrote report cards, communicated with all team members, and assessed frequently
Cheerleading Coach (8th Grade)
September 2015-Present
Mayfield City Schools, Mayfield Heights, OH
Junior Teacher (PK)
January-May 2014
Mangos Place, Dublin, OH
Maintained a safe and caring environment and allowed children to learn through exploration
Redirected children to more appropriate choices when needed

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching Internship (2nd Grade)
August 2014-May 2015
Hawken Lower School, Lyndhurst, OH
Gradually took full responsibility of the class over the course of the school year
Created and implemented a month-long, backwards design unit that encouraged responsibility
through the lens of endangered animals
Had the most detailed and well-thought-out lesson plans of my cohort, according to Mary Beth
Hilborn, site-coordinator
Asked frequently by other teachers for assistance with technology issues and took initiative to create a
video to welcome parents at open house

TEACHING RELATED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Summer Reading Program Volunteer
Summer 2013
Geauga West Library, Chesterland, OH
Learned ways to integrate art, music, and reading to encourage a love for reading in children
Literacy Chair
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Pi Beta Phi, Ohio Beta Chapter
Philanthropy Award: started a program reading with students at an inner city school in Columbus, OH
Chosen as an academic mentor to a member of Pi Phi and monitored weekly progress
Reach Out & Read Volunteer
Fall 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus, OH
Worked with ESL and underprivileged families weekly to prepare children for kindergarten and
encourage parent involvement

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Food and Beverage Sales
April 2010-Present
Fowlers Mill Golf Course, Chesterland, OH
Maintained strong relationships and adapted to multiple changes in management

ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH

Intervention and Case Studies
Spring 2013-2016
Successfully improved students fluency, comprehension, and word recognition skills through eightweek reading interventions
Assessed, interpreted data, and provided detailed recommendations for future instruction
Action Research Project
Spring 2015
Developed motivation and skills in writing in second grade students through a self-checklist strategy
Selected to present this research project and serve as a mentor for the new interns of the John Carroll
Master of Education program
Third Grade Reading Guarantee Research Project
Fall 2013
Used Qualtrics to conduct and interpret surveys and presented the research poster in a showcase in
front of a panel of judges
It was found that the majority of people surveyed had never heard of the Third Grade Reading
Guarantee and/or would not pass it if given the choice
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