Chelsea Best

Instructional Technology Specialist at BRENHAM ISD
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(386) 825-5501
Location
College Station, Texas, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Teacher Certification
    iTeachTexas, Inc.

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructional Technology Specialist
      • Nov 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructional Assistant
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

      Assist students with writing and developmental coursework in tutoring sessions. Assist students with writing and developmental coursework in labs. Provide one-on-one tutoring during tutoring sessions and in labs. Assist students with the use of computers. Keep precise records of tutoring sessions and lab visits. Assist students with writing and developmental coursework in tutoring sessions. Assist students with writing and developmental coursework in labs. Provide one-on-one tutoring during tutoring sessions and in labs. Assist students with the use of computers. Keep precise records of tutoring sessions and lab visits.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Blended Learning Specialist
      • Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

      Working with Transcend to redesign education. Provide professional development to teachers on integrating technology in the classroom.

    • Fourth and Fifth Science Teacher
      • Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

      Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.Present subject matter according to guidelines.Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

    • Third Grade Science Teacher
      • Jul 2016 - May 2019

      Departmentalized Science and Social Studies 80 minutes of class. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Departmentalized Science and Social Studies 80 minutes of class. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Third Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher
      • Jun 2015 - May 2016

      Departmentalized Science and Social Studies 60 minutes of class.RTI Math and Reading 45 minutes a day, 15 in class and 30 minutes during scheduled RTI time.Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.Present subject matter according to guidelines. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Show less

    • 1st Grade English and Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
      • Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

      Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.Present subject matter according to guidelines Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

    • Pinon Computer Aide
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

      Monitor Kindergarten, 2nd, and 3rd grade students in the computer lab.Assist students with Ascend Math, Lexia, Reading Plus, Reading Coach, STARR Reading, RAPS 360, Waterford, and Study Island software programs. Create scantron keys, print scantrons, and add student files in DMAC.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • First Generation Ram Mentor
      • Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

      I worked one-on-one with my mentee's to help them adjust to college. I also gave presentations about various college topics such as financial aid and how to take better notes. I have continued to assist the FG RAMS program post-graduation by helping out with Social Saturday's and giving presentations on how to be a successful college student.

    • Resident Assistant
      • Aug 2013 - May 2014

      Provided paraprofessional advising for sixty undergraduates each semester, including international students Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and recreational programs Worked with group dynamics on a staff of twenty people Enforced university policyProvided tours of residence halls

    • Student Assistant for the Hispanic Serving Institute
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

      Working with a grant, researching guest lectures to increase retention. Designing Ram Family Connections Newsletter.Designing posters for events.Managing the content of our website and social media such as Facebook.Experience using a Nikon D3200 to photograph events.Provided tours on a need by need basis of the university

    • Student Assistant
      • Jan 2012 - May 2012

      Served as first point of contact for, and provided prompt and courteous assistance to, clients calling or visiting clinic. Managed client information while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA and APA standards. Used Titanium to verify client appointments and other information. Created a Referral Guidebook for graduate students. Served as first point of contact for, and provided prompt and courteous assistance to, clients calling or visiting clinic. Managed client information while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA and APA standards. Used Titanium to verify client appointments and other information. Created a Referral Guidebook for graduate students.

  • The Center
    • Houston, Texas
    • Behavior Analyst Student Intern
      • Oct 2011 - May 2012

      Assisted with behavioral intervention plans. Created classroom lessons. Conducted graduate level research. Assisted with behavioral intervention plans. Created classroom lessons. Conducted graduate level research.

    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Copywriter
      • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

      Reviewed articles prior to print and edited for mistakes. Checked for proper APA standards. Reviewed articles prior to print and edited for mistakes. Checked for proper APA standards.

    • Assistant to the Grant Manager of Aging and Disability Services
      • 2010 - 2010

      Worked with a grant. Compiled a list of respite care along the I-35 corridor. Worked with a grant. Compiled a list of respite care along the I-35 corridor.

  • Hilltop Review
    • Austin, Texas
    • Staff Writer
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

      Wrote articles for the college newspaper. Wrote articles for the college newspaper.

Education

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Doctor of Education - EdD
    2022 - 2024
  • Arizona State University
    Master's of Education, Educational/Instructional Technology
    2016 - 2019
  • Angelo State University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; English
    2012 - 2014
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2022 -

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