April Kelley
Franklin,MA
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities, and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Town of Walpole
Walpole, MA
09.1990 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA12-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Busines
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY12-1986
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Project-based learning
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Town of Walpole
09.1990 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts - Busines
Skidmore College