Chelsea Burton

Education
College View Academy Lincoln, NE
Advanced College Preparatory Diploma
GPA-3.7

Fall 2006-May 23 2010

Southeast Community College

Enrolled in credit transfer program
GPA- 3.7

Fall 2012-Summer 2014

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Majoring in Elementary Education & Special Education

Fall 2014-present

Work Experience
Teachers Assistant, College View Academy, Lincoln, NE

Fall 2006-Summer 2007

Fall 2008-Summer 2010

Teachers Assistant for 7th and 8th grades & Teachers Assistant for the Spanish & History Department &
Teachers Assistant for the Music Department

Evaluated student work

Decorated and organized the learning environment

Recorded grades

Camp Counselor Assistant, Broken Arrow Ranch, Olsburg, KS

Verified attendance of campers at their various activities

Tended to and nurtured the baby of the camp director

Nanny, Kruse Household, Lincoln, NE

Summer 2008

Summer 2010, Summer 2012

Tended to and nurtured one physically handicapped child and his sisters

Maintained the household & supervised child transportation

Designed and maintained weekly schedules and meal plans

Various babysitting over the last 9.5 years

Daycare Assistant, Barbs Place Daycare, Lincoln, NE

Aided with youth supervision

Prepared and organized activities

Childcare Provider, Lincoln, NE

Certified in CPR

Navigated various disagreements

Cared for children ages 3 months to 12 years old

On occasion, cared for children overnight or during parents vacations

Fall 2010-Spring 2011

Fall 2004-present

Daycare Teacher, Tiny Hands, Big Dreams CDC, Lincoln, NE

Plan and carry out daily learning activities

Assist children in their evening homework assignments

Summer 2014-present

Achievements

Received the Ignatius Loyola Scholarship from Creighton University

Received the Student of the Month Award from College View Academy for representing the school in
a positive way through leadership and service.

Received the Student of the Year Award from College View Academy for the 2009-2010 school year.

Awarded Union Colleges highest merit based scholarship

Presented the Nebraska Frontier All Conference Academic Award for outstanding academic
achievement.

Activities

Selected by the school board as a member of National Honor Society based on GPA, service,
leadership, and teacher recommendation. As elected Historian, I contributed in planning the annual
tree-planting program, the Christmas spirit week and also offered my services as a tutor.

Voted by peers to be Social Vice President and Secretary of Student Association. As Social Vice
President, I organized and oversaw the banquets and various other events that SA planned. I
supervised the caterers and entertainers for our events & I also carried out the associations ideas.

Elected by my senior class as Class Historian. As a class officer, I am on a team of students who
organize and governed our class events and duties.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, I traveled with other youth on a Mission Trip to
Mississippi. We assisted residents of Mississippi in collecting trash and debris from their homes and
neighborhoods. We also aided two families with the rebuilding of their homes.

For two weeks my senior year of high school I went on a Mission Trip to Pucallpa, Peru. While I was
there, I assisted others in maintenance on the buildings. I also traveled on a boat to administer
medical care to nearby towns and villages.

During the summers I have assisted my church by being a group leader for Vacation Bible School. I
was responsible for about 5-8 children every night for a week. I supervised them during games and
activities, explained the Bible lesson to them, and maintained safety for everyone in our group at all
times.

My senior year, I was chosen by the Yearbook staff to be the Yearbook Editor. As editor, I oversaw
all of the deadlines, determined a layout, trained in other members of yearbook, and also was the
leader of our class in ethics and attitude.

Summary of Skills

Three years of Spanish classes in high school.

3.5 years of computer classes in high school and college.

My favorite pastime is organizing and scrapbooking.

References Available Upon Request