Chad William Belling

9800 Elm Creek Trail N

Champlin, MN 55316
952-239-6343 (C)
chadbelling@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Principal position at the elementary level where I can lead and build relationships with staff,
students, and families; prepare students for the 21st century; and have a positive influence on the school
community.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Summer Academics Site Lead, Robbinsdale School District

June 2016 - August 2016
Site Lead for ~200 K-5 students. Responsible for staffing, scheduling, programming, attendance,
bussing, and family communications.
Targeted Services Site Lead, Robbinsdale School District
September 2015 - Present
Site Lead for ~60 students grades 3-5. Responsible for staffing, scheduling, programming, attendance,
bussing, and family communications.
Administrative Mentee, Robbinsdale School District
September 2015 - Present
Assistant Principal for an Elementary School. Duties include disciplining, scheduling, and professional
development.
STEM Program Leader for an Elementary School. Duties include scheduling, professional development,
and STEM support.
Summer Academics Administrative Intern for High School.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Classroom Teacher, Robbinsdale School District

September 2004 - Present
Fifth grade teacher (5 years) teaching all disciplines with a focus on STEM. Designated 5th Grade EL
classroom.
Sixth grade teacher middle school (5 years), teaching science and social studies. Teaching included
team taught ESL/ELL classes, team taught SpEd classes, Pre-AP classes, and general education classes.
Second grade teacher (1 year). Team taught with 3 other teachers. Daily meeting and planning and
working very closely with team members. Teaching in mainly two different roles: as a traditional
classroom teacher and as a small group reading specialist.
Targeted Services Teacher, Robbinsdale School District
September 2004 - Present
Taught first, second, and fifth grade; M.S., & H.S. Targeted Services, both during the school year and
summer school. Focused on developing students reading and math skills.
Classroom Teacher, Hopkins School District
August 2002 - June 2004
Taught sixth grade and fourth grade at Eisenhower Elementary. Implemented the districts curriculum,
worked closely with both my grade-level and my multi-grade-level teams planning and executing daily
lessons and long term projects. Maintained positive teacher/parent relationships, worked hard to keep
communication lines open through phone calls, email, and personal conferences.
Summer School/ALC Teacher, Hopkins School District
Summers 2002 - 2004
Taught ALC Basic Skills for three summers. Worked with underprivileged students, who either come
from low income or family change households. Worked with many at-risk students who are below
grade level in either Reading or Math.

Kids & Company Activity Assistant, Hopkins School District

September 2001 - June 2002
Kids & Company after school program: duties included homework help, building peer-to-peer social
skills, and building positive student/adult relationships with a group of 30-40 students.
Learning Resource Teacher, Hopkins School District
November 2000 - June 2002
Worked as a licensed LRT (Learning Resource Teacher) in two different second grade classrooms; both
with whole groups and individual students in all subject areas.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

*Science House (MN Science Museum) STEM Training

*STEM (Region 11) Training: PLC Site Leader
*5th Grade Math and Reading Summer Curriculum/Assessment Writing Team
*6th grade Science Curriculum/Assessment Writing Team
*Solution Tree Common Assessment Training
*Beyond Diversity WMEP Training
*NUA Training
*CPI Training
*Participated in Pilot Program for MACMHs Student Awareness of Mental Health
*Participated in Pilot Program for Second Step A Violence Prevention Curriculum
*Certified in First Aid Basics
EDUCATION

Minnesota State University Mankato, Edina, MN Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership

(in-progress, Graduation Spring 2017)
Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, May 2008: MAEd with a Technology Certificate
Saint Johns University, Collegeville, MN, May 2000: BA, Elementary Education, K-6; Science, 5-8
INTERESTS

Technology, reading, intramural sports, outdoor activities, carpentry/home improvements, spending

time with family and friends