Shelby Nelson

Shelby Nelson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Teacher at Lil Explorers Childcare

  • Education

    • North Dakota State College of Science

      2022 - 2023
      Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS Business

      Activities and Societies: DECA

    • University of Mary

      2021 - 2022
      Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Experience

    • AmeriCorps

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Americorps Member

      Gained experience tutoring elementary-aged kids in reading as well as some math. Administered reading diagnostics tests as well. Supervised students before and after school and helped with drop-off and pick-up. Became comfortable communicating with parents in person, over the phone, and through email. Gained knowledge in basic lesson planning and working with a team to create plans.

    • Light of Christ Catholic Schools

      Sept 2021 - May 2022
      Childcare Worker

      Employed as a Kids Club after-school worker. Responsibilities include clocking kids in and out, distributing snacks, and as well as monitoring the gym and playground.

    • St. David's Center for Child and Family Development

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Therapeutic Recreation Support Staff

      Assist 2-3 clients per day with their various needs ranging from full to partial bathroom assistance, ensuring they are given their daily medication, help with meals including feeding tubes, fine motor skills, and providing enrichment. Additional responsibilities include documenting the client's day and behaviors as well as assessing them in terms of their daily goals.

    • NDSCS Bookstore

      Oct 2022 - May 2023
      Customer Service Associate

      As a customer service associate at the NDSCS Bookstore I assist customers with purchases, restock the sales floor, enter receiving and invoicing information into ARC, assist with the campus mail center, and preform various other tasks.

    • Lil’ Explorers

      May 2023 - now

      Duties include, but not limited to the following:Execute weekly lesson plansHelp maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages explorationBuilding strong relationships and maintains frequent communication with familiesCollaborate with parents to achieve success for their childUse expertise and knowledge to adhere to state licensing requirementsAssure compliance with State adult/child ratiosAssists with light cleaning and preparing the room for careAccomplishmentsCreated a summer camp curriculum for Pre K age groups based off criteria provided. Show less

      • Lead Teacher

        May 2024 - now
      • Assistant Teacher

        May 2023 - May 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Substitute Teacher

      North Dakota Department of Education
      Oct 2022
    • CPR & AED

      American Heart Association
      Aug 2023
    • Fundamental Business Concepts A*S*K Certification Exam

      MBA Research & Curriculum Center
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shelby Nelson
      Cadence Education Teacher of the Year 2025 - Otsego Cadence Education- Lil’ Explorers Otsego May 2025 This award recognizes teachers who excel in their roles and make a significant impact on their students. Recipients are nominated by their co-workers.
    • Awarded to Shelby Nelson
      North Dakota Collegiate DECA Exam 1st place North Dakota Collegiate DECA Feb 2023