Chelsea Coop

2702 51st ST, Des Moines, IA, 50310

(515)-745-2910
chelseacoop2@gmail.com
Education_____________________________________________________________________
Drake University
December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Endorsement in K-8 Reading
GPA: 4.0
Iowa State University
August 2013
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Minor in Child/Adult Family Services
Endorsement in Social Studies
GPA: 3.9
Student Teaching Experience_________________________________________________________
First Grade Teacher
August 2016-Present
Webster Elementary, Urbandale Public School District, Urbandale, Iowa
Plan and present lessons pertaining to the curriculum that is addressed in first grade which
includes math, reading, writing, social studies and science
Grade student assessments based on standard reference grading criteria
Facilitates conflict resolution skills to address classroom behavior
Instruct activities for students to engage in critical thinking skills when learning new material
Attend Professional Learning Communities where data is analyzed and discussed
Attend professional development meetings on Quality and Continuous Improvement
Practicum Experience______________________________________________________________
Reading Tutor
Summer 2016
Hubbell Elementary, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Coached with a student individually in the area of reading
Set realistic goals with the student to achieve by the end of the sessions
Guided the student to use reading strategies while reading a text
Middle School Science Classroom
Spring 2016
Waukee Middle School, Waukee Public School District, Waukee, Iowa
Interacted with students in a small group setting
Facilitated student learning by guiding student independent discovery
Centered lessons around critical thinking when learning new material
Fourth Grade Classroom
Spring 2016
Maple Grove Elementary, Waukee Public School District, Waukee, Iowa
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and present an instructional lesson in the area of
math and reading
Interacted with students in small group guided reading sessions to promote reading
comprehension, fluency and writing
Second Grade Classroom
Spring 2016
Webster Elementary, Urbandale Public School District, Urbandale, Iowa
Collaborated with Junior Achievement to instruct students on the importance of our community
Second Grade Classroom
Spring 2016
Horizon Elementary, Johnston Public School District, Johnston, Iowa

 Collaborated with Junior Achievement to instruct students on the importance of our community
ELL Classroom
Fall 2015
Olmsted Elementary, Urbandale Public School District, Urbandale, Iowa
Observed ELL students in the area of reading
Adapted reading material to fit the students current needs of reading
Evaluated students on their comprehension and retention when reading
Related Work Experience______________________________________________________________
Special Education Para Educator
May 2011
Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Worked with a student in a one-on-one setting with behavioral needs
Assisted and implemented daily goals for the student to achieve
Special Education Para Educator
May 2013
Urbandale Public School District, Urbandale, Iowa
Worked with a student in a one-on-one setting with behavioral needs
Assisted and implemented daily goals for the student to achieve
First and Second Grade Day Care Teacher
August 2013
First Assembly of God Child Development Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Coordinated summer programs for first and second grade
Adapted math, reading and writing into their daily routines
Evaluated each students work and developed personal goals for each student academically
Awards and Acknowledgements________________________________________________________
Ruth A. Jefferies Scholarship
Drake University

Fall 2016

Presidents List
Drake University

Fall, Spring 2015-2016

Deans List
Iowa State University

Fall, Spring 2013-2015

Osher Reentry Scholarship

Iowa State University

Fall, Spring 2013-2015

Sigma Alpha Lambda

Iowa State University

Fall 2013

Skills and Certifications________________________________________________________________

Mandatory Reporter Certification
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
FAST Assessment Certification
CPI Certification