Chelsea N.

Fedora
1930 Roosevelt Dr 65 Northfield, MN 55057 (218) 591-6460 cnfedora@hotmail.com
www.chelseafedora.weebly.com

Education
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Bachelor of Applied Arts; Cumulative PA 3.54/4.0
Teaching Communication Arts and Literature, 5-12
5-12 English/Language Arts Minnesota Teaching License

Spring 2014

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

Bachelor of Arts, English; Cumulative GPA 3.44/4.0

Spring 2011

Honors and Awards

Deans List
St. Scholastica Benedictine Scholarship

Fall 2012
2008-2011

Teaching Experience
Faribault High School
September 2014-present

Taught five sections of English 9 covering the topics of literary analysis, figurative
language, poetry, and drama

Implemented units on short stories, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson with a concentration on
themes and symbols, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee with a focus on historical
connections and current events, and explored Shakespeares use of language in Romeo and
Juliet

Worked closely with other English 9 teachers to foster new ideas for engaging lessons and
activities

As Head Yearbook Adviser, guided an afterschool staff of students in creation and

distribution of the school yearbook including page design, photography, captioning, and
advertising.
Student Teaching
Superior High School, Superior, WI
January-May 2014
Taught three sections of World Literature 10 in an untracked program working with students
of varying degrees of reading and writing skill levels, including students in the special
education program
Created and led student in units on poetry, global issues with focus on writing
compare/contrast essays, and following dreams in which students read The Alchemist
Observed two sections of Advanced Placement Language and Composition and taught
relevant lessons aligned with AP standards of interpreting informational texts
Evaluated Senior Project presentations, providing feedback and determining students work to
pass all requirements

Apprenticeship Placement
Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN
September-November 2013
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Observed 11 grade American Literature, Honors English 10, and Journalism courses
Taught lessons about citations and embedding quotes leading up to a literature analysis essay
and a discussion leading up to the reading of Frankenstein
Graded literature analysis papers for two Honors 10 classes and advised students on
improvements that can be made on their next paper
Marshall School, Duluth, MN
February-May 2013
Observed and taught in eighth grade Language Arts and Literature courses
Worked one-on-one with students on journalism projects and poetry journals

Related Experience
Instructor
Camp Invention, Duluth, MN
June 2014-present
Teach a week-long class as part of a team of teachers that allows students to explore their
imagination as they learn about circuits, think outside the box, and create inventions out of
recyclable materials
Work with classes between first and fifth grade to foster learning with hands-on experiences
Tutor/Nanny
Nicole Peterson, Duluth, MN
September 2012-present
Care for teen daughter while parent works out of town
Assist with homework/tutored in English and advise on other subjects when able

Professional Experience
American Eagle Outfitters, Duluth, MN
Sales Associate
Jul 2008-Jul 2011/Aug 2012-Dec 2012
Stock Room Employee
December 2012-July 2013
Merchandizing Lead
July 2013-August 2014
Communicate effectively with customers and fellow employees
Work independently and as a team to provide excellent customer service
Take on difficult projects that must be finished in a limited amount of time
Organize and maintain stock room
Instruct associates on completing marketing projects and maintaining visual standards
Recover and fill sales floor to meet company standards