CHELSEA KROGER
EDUCATOR
CONTACT
605.759.0643
chelsea.kroger@k12.sd.us
chelseakrogerdsu.weebly.com
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1700 S Hawthorne Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Teacher License
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Real Estate License
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION
Minor: Technology
Dakota State University
Madison, SD | May 2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Canton High School
Canton, SD | May 2007
PROFILE
• Warm and caring teacher who wants all children to be
successful learners and works to create a classroom
atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive
to the carried needs of students
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster
meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents
• Thoroughly enjoys working with children and encourages
creative expression
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER | FRED ASSAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAN 2018 - MAY 2018 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Developed lessons and instructed 1st grade students on
standard aligned materials
• Enhance student engagement for learning through
maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
• Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and
modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many
levels of ability
FOUNDATION & DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT | LUTHERAN
SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA
OCT 2015 - JAN 2017 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Assistant to Vice President of Foundation and
Development and development team assisting with day-
to-day administrative needs including scheduling
meetings and conference calls, maintaining files, and
coordinating correspondence
• Overseen and conducted annual mass mailings
• Organized regional fundraising events
• Worked with established computer program organizing
LSS constitutes
• Recorded donations and prepared acknowledgment
letters and other correspondence
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PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Young Professionals Network
2016 - Present
EXPERTISE
• Technology Integration
• Creative Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Guided Reading
• Student Assessment
• Cooperative Instruction
• Literature Circles
• Parent-Teacher
Communication
• Whole Class / Small Group
Instruction
• Creating a comfortable
learning environment
• Organization
• Patience
EDUCATOR
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | ALLEN EDGE REAL ESTATE TEAM
AUG 2014 - OCT 2015 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Compiled and analyzed sales and marketing reports
• Managed external contacts for CEO and coordinated
communication for priority contacts
• Created and managed an alert system for upcoming
deadlines on all client contacts
• Developed and maintained an internal client filing
system
OFFICE MANAGER | EMPIRE HOMES LLC
MAY 2013 – AUG 2014 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Answered a high volume of phone calls and email
inquires
• Organized and attended meetings, including compiling
all documents and reports ahead of time
• Filed paperwork and organized computer-based
information
• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and
professional documentation
• Managed and reviewed filing and office systems
• Handled all incoming information requests for several
busy executives
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | CHILDREN’S CARE
HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL
MARCH 2012 - MAY 2013 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Assisted individuals with their daily living/learning
capabilities to the appropriate individual level in
residential, classroom and/or employment environments
• Assisted with learning, recreational and/or production
activities
• Followed and implemented care plan, assisting in the
acquisition of resources required to achieve the
individual’s goals
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Spreadsheet and Database
• Electronic Presentation
• Social Media
• E-mail Management
• Teacher Access experience
• STEM
• Coding
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
MENTOR
Lutheran Social Services
2015 - 2017
Spent one hour per week one-
on-one with an elementary
student at school enjoying
games, reading books and
simply eating lunch together
and talking
YOUth CHOOSE HEALTH
SUMMIT
Dakota State University
Oct 18 2017
Presented to high school
students on how to teach
elementary students
EDUCATOR
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
PERSONAL EDUCATION ASST | SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL
DISTRICT
JAN 2011 - MAY 2013 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to
evaluate children’s progress and recommended learning
plans
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while
maintaining overall focus on the entire group
• Prepared lesson materials and demonstrations
PATIENT CARE TECH | SANFORD HOSPITAL
JUNE 2007 - DEC 2011 | SIOUX FALLS, SD
• Maintained accurate and complete records of patient
care, condition, progress and concerns
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
• Performed procedures and used equipment as
delegated by a licensed professional
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Patty Vincent Bill Peterson
Principal VP of Development & Foundation
John F Kennedy Elementary Lutheran Social Services
605.362.2784 605.444.7503
patty.vincent@k12.sd.us bill.peterson@lsssd.org
Sue Filler, M. Ed. Cindy Breen
Adjunct Instructor Instructional Coach
Dakota State University Sioux Falls School District
605.321.4811 605.310.6015
sue.filler@dsu.edu cynthia.breen@k12.sd.us