About Me

Chelsea Gomes

(+52) 33 1861 3895

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced educator and Instructional Literacy Coach with international experience in Mexico, Uganda, India, France, and Nicaragua, and ongoing doctoral studies in Education. Skilled in curriculum development, school leadership, and teacher mentoring, I have successfully led literacy initiatives, provided professional development, and collaborated with educators to enhance student achievement. With a background in bilingual and multicultural education, I’m seeking educational leadership opportunities to apply my expertise in fostering academic growth, supporting teachers, and driving school-wide success.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Canadian School, Gdl, Mexico -High School and Junior High Instructional Literacy Coach
August 2024 – Present

Structuring and managing the assessment schedule to ensure timely and efficient execution of evaluations and aligning them with school-wide initiatives
Developing and executing comprehensive literacy programs, analyzing student data to tailor instructional strategies and improve reading and writing skills across grade levels
Facilitating professional development for teachers, providing training on literacy best practices and classroom management while offering ongoing feedback and support
Monitoring and assessing classroom instruction and student progress, collaborating with teachers to refine lesson plans and enhance instructional quality
Managing student behavioral issues and supporting a positive learning environment, while aligning literacy initiatives with school-wide goals and policies
Coordinating school-wide literacy events, overseeing instructional materials selection, and contributed to the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
Canadian School, Gdl, Mexico – Grade 3 Lead Teacher, Head Teacher and Mentor Teacher
August 2019 – June 2024

Collaborated with educators and administrators in Canada and Mexico to provide a bicultural education for students
Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons that meet the curriculum expectations of Alberta and SEP
Evaluated and assessed student work and providing findings and support to parents
Taught students Mathematics, Science, ELA, Social Studies, and Health in a cross-curricular and differentiated manner
Erikson School, Gdl, Mexico – Grade 3 / 4 Teacher
August 2018 – June 2019

Collaborated with educators and administrators in Mexico to provide a bicultural education for students
Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons that meet the curriculum expectations of Cambridge International Education
Evaluated and assessed student work and providing findings and support to parents
The Shanti Uganda Society, Uganda- Communications Intern
May – August 2016

Wrote grant proposals and organized a fundraising event
Brainstormed and carried out new marketing campaigns in coordination with Vancouver staff and volunteers
Took, sent and posted photos documenting Shanti’s work, events and daily happenings in Uganda
Managed regular posts and expanded their following on all social media platforms
Engaged and interacted with their community of supporters through social media
York University, Toronto – Go Global Ambassador
October 2016 – April 2017

Shared my passion for all things international and intercultural with fellow students at the Keele and Glendon Campus of York University
Enabled others to benefit and explore opportunities to Go Global on campus and overseas
Helped represent the International Office at events on campus
Gained experience of working with the International Office
York University, Toronto – Glendon Explore Program Instructor, Monitor and Facilitator
May – August 2014, May – August,  2015, May – August, 2017, August 2022

Facilitated ESL and FSL day, evening and weekend activities/excursions for adolescent and adult students
Facilitated ESL beginner adult workshops and adolescent blogging workshop
Participated in duty rotations of the residence, conducting building rounds to build relationships with students, confronting policy infractions, and noting facility concerns
Understood crisis protocols, responded to student crises as they occurred, completed necessary paperwork involved in documenting the crisis, followed up with residents regarding crisis situations
Assisted the office with administrative duties
EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario, London, ON.- Doctor of Education
September 2023 – Present

Doctor of Education Degree
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, B.C.- Masters in Education
September 2018 – December 2020

Masters in Education Degree
York University, Glendon Campus, Toronto, ON- Trilingual Honours IBA and B.Ed.
September 2013 – June 2018

Student Award for Outstanding Global Engagement, 2017, 2018
Exchange Program at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Gdl, Mexico, August, 2017 – December 2017
Teaching Self- Advocacy Certificate, 2015
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
India Social Justice Mission, India
September, 2012 – May, 2013

Worked with a team fundraising money and school supplies for children in India
Worked with the Mother Teresa Foundation in order to visit and donate to orphanages in India
Participated on a two week mission trip to Kolkata, Kerala and New Delhi; gaining knowledge on variant disabilities, a different culture, many development efforts
Built lasting international partnerships and bonds with those in India
Facilitated activities for children with mental and physical disabilities in an orphanage
Nicaragua Social Justice Mission, Nicaragua
September, 2010 – May, 2011

Worked with a team fundraising money and school supplies for children in Nicaragua
Worked with Casa Canadiense in order to visit local children to donate school supplies
Lived in a rural and developing community in Nicaragua with a host family; gaining knowledge and experience of a different culture, language, and country
Helped to build a community center for the locals
Facilitated activities with the local children while learning Spanish and teaching English
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and French. Intermediate Spanish.

CERTIFICATES

FXB001: Child Protection : Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice, Harvard University

January, 2021 – August, 2021

• The course is informed by the belief that training and education on child rights and

protection are important in understanding how – and why – children experience violence

REFERENCES
Available upon request.