Chelsea Stenvig seeks a position with a nonprofit organization. She has a bachelor's degree in secondary education and English from Concordia University Wisconsin and a master's degree in leadership and innovation from Wisconsin Lutheran College. She has several years of experience teaching middle and high school English and serving in administrative roles at charter schools in Milwaukee.

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Chelsea Stenvig
Chelsea.Trowbridge@cuw.edu
OBJECTIVE: To work for a nonprofit organization that is mission minded.
EDUCATION:
o December 2011
o Bachelor of Arts, Concordia University Wisconsin
o Major: Secondary Education
o Major: English
o September 2015- Present
o Masters in Leadership and Innovation
o Wisconsin Lutheran College
CERTIFICATION
o December 2011
o Secondary English Education License
o License # 73-300
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
 New Berlin Eisenhower High School
o New Berlin, Wisconsin
o English 10
o 12th Literature, 12th Honors Literature, and 12th Composition
 Brown Deer Middle School
o Brown Deer, Wisconsin
o Sixth Grade Language Arts
o Observed two weeks and taught eight weeks
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
 Milwaukee High School of the Arts
o Milwaukee, Wisconsin
o Ninth grade Creative Writing:
o Observed and assisted within the needs of the cooperating teacher and the classroom
 Lincoln Middle School
o Berwyn, Illinois
o Seventh grade English Language Arts:
o Observed two urban school classrooms
o Taught two days a week for three weeks with the assistance of my cooperating teacher
 Grafton High School
o Grafton, Wisconsin
o Ninth Grade English:
o Taught a Dystopian Unit using literature circles

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CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Dean of Students – Institute of Technology and Academics, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 July 2015-Present
 Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. attendance reports, student activities,
correspondence, behavior logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities,
providing written reference and/or conveying information.
 Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the
purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
 Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of behavioral management
and character development.
 Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose
of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful
interpersonal skills.
 Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary
policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, Saturday school, etc.) for the
purpose of enforcing school and state policy and maintaining safety and
efficiency of school operations.
 Presents information (e.g. attendance data, behavioral data, behavior
management techniques, systems and routines techniques, etc.) for the purpose
of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to
expected school culture.
 Oversee team leaders who plan and run whole school, middle school, and
elementary school assemblies.
 Coach teachers on behavior management techniques in the classroom and
routines to ensure teachers and students are performing at a professional level.
 Plan, run, and present professional development seminars for school staff.
 Supports principal and assistant principal for the purpose of providing
assistance with administrative functions.
Instructional Dean – The Center for Urban Teaching, St. Marcus Lutheran School,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 June 2015-July 2015
 Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the
purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
 Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of behavioral management
and character development.
 Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose
of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful
interpersonal skills.
 Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary
policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, Saturday school, etc.) for the
purpose of enforcing school and state policy and maintaining safety and
efficiency of school operations.
 Oversee teachers who plan and run whole school, middle school, and elementary
school assemblies.

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 Coach teachers on academic rigor and presentation and behavior management
techniques in the classroom and routines to ensure teachers and students are
performing at a professional level.
 Plan, run, and present professional development seminars for school staff.
 Plan, run, and present professional development seminars for The Center for
Urban Teaching entire teaching staff.
 Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative
functions.
5-8th Grade Reading and Social Studies Teacher – Institute of Technology and Academics,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 August 2014 –June 2015
 Reading curriculum piloting and teaching, Reading interventions, Reading and
Social studies blended learning, Chromebook implementation into the
classroom, Creating digital assignments and assessments
6-8th Grade Reading and Writing Teacher – Institute of Technology and Academics,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 August 2013 –June 2014
 Creating a reading curriculum, Reading Interventions, Project Based Learning,
Literature Circle organizing and teaching
 Interviewing potential candidates for other middle school positions
5th Grade Teacher – Institute of Technology and Academics, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 August 2012 –June 2013
 Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, Homeroom, Lunch, Parent Communication
 Leading Professional Development training for other teachers
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher – New Berlin Eisenhower High School, District of
New Berlin, Wisconsin
 February 2012 – June 2012
 Sophomore English
 Taught the Research paper
 World studies literature
 Theme analysis paper
 Senior English
 Taught the Hero’s Journey
o Analyzing literature from the perspective of a hero within a story and
his journey, conflicts, etc.
 Character Analysis paper
 Dramatic Literature Elective
 Analyzing dramatic literature and how directors manipulate dramatic
elements to appeal to a specific audience when presented in a play format.
Camp Activities Counselor – Spring Hill Camps, Seymour, Indiana
 Summers 2006, 2007, 2008
 High Adventure Instructor
o Taught rock climbing and high ropes instruction to ages 6-18

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o Assisted campers on the rock wall, zip-line, high ropes courses, and teams
course
 Wrangler
o Taught horse camp for campers ages 6-14
o Led trail rides for all campers ages 6-18
 Special Needs Assistant
o Assisted with volunteer staff member who had severe Cerebral Palsy
o Responsible for full care throughout the day
Nanny – Schesseow Family: Mequon, Wisconsin
 October 2010 –2011
 Taking care of two children
 Tutoring included
Resident Assistant: Concordia University Wisconsin
 Academic School year 2008, Fall 2009
 Supported and led resident dorm activities
 Supported new students
 Directed insubordinate conduct within the Residence Hall
 Supported and directed struggling residents
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Volunteer with International Needs – Accra, Ghana
 November 2015
 Visited a village school in which our church hopes to partner with.
 Met with the village elders to discuss their needs.
 Visited other village schools and met with other village elders that are already
partnering with a church to set a vision and see the direction our partnership will take
us.
Volunteer with Bethania – Kodaikanal, India
 June 2012
 Spent time with children at each orphanage
 Taught songs and danced with children
 Taught some English
 Helped with little tasks around the children’s home
Summer School Teacher – Morocco, North Africa
 Summer 2010
 Amicitia American School, Fez, Morocco, North Africa
 Taught English as a Second Language to first and fifth graders
 Through the organization Teach Overseas
 http://www.teachoverseas.org/
Volunteer with Bethania – Chennai, India

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 January 2009
 Spent time with children at each orphanage
 Taught songs and danced with children
 Taught some English
 Helped with little tasks around the children’s home
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Concordia University Wisconsin
 Fall 2008- Spring 2009
 Activity Leader
 Led small group Bible studies
 Organized activities and meetings

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Chelsea Trowbridge
4110 County Road Q
Colgate, WI 53017
~(630) 780-8967~
Chelsea.Trowbridge@cuw.edu
REFERENCES
Mrs. Kim Taylor
Principal
Institute of Technology and Academics
8904 N 85th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Tel: (414) 365-9375
E-mail: ktaylor@instituteoftech.org
Kevin Festerling
Director of Teacher Support
The Center for Urban Teaching
2600 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Tel: (414) 507-4361
E-mail: Kevin.Festerling@cfut.org
Mallory Umar
Assistant Principal
Institute of Technology and Academics
8904 N 85th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Tel: (414) 365-9375
E-mail: Mumar@instituteoftech.org
Dr. David Krenz
English Professor
Concordia University Wisconsin
700 W. Highland Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Tel: (262) 243-4254
E-mail: David.Krenz@cuw.edu