Chelsea Meerschaert

49110 Hidden Woods Lane Shelby Township, MI 48317

cameerschaert@oakland.edu
Teaching Portfolio: https://chelseaameerschaertportfolio.weebly.com/

Elementary Education Teacher

Passionate educator, with experience in creating differentiated assignments to engage student

learning. Determined to create a welcoming classroom environment, that effectively engages and
includes students from all backgrounds to ensure academic success. Kind and caring educator with
the hope of helping students grow to become independent and engaging learners.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education December 2019

CPR and First Aid Certification, American Red Cross November 2018-2020

Elementary Education Certification February 2019

Language Arts Endorsement Certified December 2018

Oakland University, Rochester, MI GPA 3.73

Integrated Science Endorsement Certified July 2019

Stop the Bleed Certification October 2019

First Grade Field Placement September-December 2015

United Oaks Elementary, Hazel Park, MI

• Engaged children in read-aloud

• Involved in the grading of spelling math assessments

• Conducted various reading groups

• Assisted in hosting a Halloween party within the classroom and led students around the school
for trick-or-treating

• Instructed and taught operations on specific applications located on classroom tablets

Third Grade Field Placement September-December 2017

Graham Elementary, Auburn Hills, MI

• Worked in reading groups to facilitate critical thinking and discussion

• Facilitated small math work groups, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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49110 Hidden Woods Lane Shelby Township, MI 48317
cameerschaert@oakland.edu
Teaching Portfolio: https://chelseaameerschaertportfolio.weebly.com/

• Observation of classroom management techniques

Fifth Grade Field Placement January-April 2018

Plumbrook Elementary, Sterling Heights, MI

• Conducted a one-on-one reading lesson to introduce a culturally relevant text and monitor for
comprehension

• Effectively facilitated a various science and reading lessons through classroom engagement with
read-aloud and technology

• Engaged and facilitated spelling assessments and NWEA testing

• Taught a lesson on Amelia Earhart and introduced students to narrative writing

2nd Grade Student Teaching Internship August-November 2019

Schroeder Elementary School, Troy, MI

• Completed 5 weeks of independent teaching

• Conducted a data drive Student Learning Analysis

• Facilitated reading and writing assessments

• Participated and facilitated a field trip to the Detroit Zoo

• Effectively led guided reading groups

• Used data and assessment techniques to guide teaching

3rd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher November-January 2019

Schroeder Elementary School, Troy, MI

• Effectively conducted LLI groups

• Conducted guided reading groups

• Facilitated reading and writing assessments

• Effectively used technology to further student learning

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE June 2016-2017

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49110 Hidden Woods Lane Shelby Township, MI 48317
cameerschaert@oakland.edu
Teaching Portfolio: https://chelseaameerschaertportfolio.weebly.com/

Preschool Volunteer
Discovery Corner Academy, Troy, MI

• Worked as a summer camp substitute teacher

• Volunteered to gather and prepare teaching materials or activities for other preschool teachers

• Conducted a read-aloud and used essential questioning to monitor for text comprehension

• Acted as a co-supervisor during naptime, lunch periods, and recess

Preschool Volunteer
Lowry Early Childhood Center, Rochester, MI

• Supervised naptime, lunch periods, and recess

• Engaged with students during the utilization of manipulatives

• Worked alongside students with learning disabilities

AFFLILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member, AEM (Aspiring Educators of Michigan) 2017-Present

Cereal Science Professional Development (TSD) August 2019

Social Studies Alive Professional Development (TSD) August 2019

Lucy Calkins Professional Development (TSD) November 2019

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Member of Golden Key International Honor Society March 2018-Present

• Dean’s List, Oakland University 2016-2018

• Academic Honors 2016-2018

• Bachelor of Science, Oakland University December 14, 2019

• Michigan Teacher Certification December 14, 2019

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
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49110 Hidden Woods Lane Shelby Township, MI 48317
cameerschaert@oakland.edu
Teaching Portfolio: https://chelseaameerschaertportfolio.weebly.com/

• Story Creator

• MS Excel

• MS Word

• MS Outlook

• MS PowerPoint

• iMovie

• SMART Board

• Freckle

• Seesaw

• Google Docs

• Google Slides

• Weebly

• Scholastic News

• BrainPOP