Microsoft Excel, word, spreadsheets, powerpoint, outlook, teams, as well as Aeries and SEIS data systems
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Burnetta T. Kelly
Educator
Atlanta,Ga
Overview
11
years of professional experience
28
Years as an educator
1
Certificate
Work History
Para Educator
Site Coordinator
Job overview
- Assist SPED teacher and 3rd through 5th grade students with autism and learning disabilities
- Lead small groups for reading, math, and writing enhancements
- Use positive reinforcements to increase student achievement in their behavior and social-emotional skills
- Educate our students to make better choices on their own
- Responsible for the overall management of Instructor staff and programming at Vallejo Charter School
- Also responsible for the overall supervision of students participating in the program, maintaining an environment so all our students feel safe as they enhance their social, emotional, and physical skills and learn to become positive citizens within our society
- Para Educator – Assists the special education teacher in teaching students and carrying out daily tasks and activities in accordance with school curriculum.
Special Education Teacher (Intern), Special Education Teacher
Job overview
- Under the supervision of the School Site Principal, provided educational services for pupils in a Counseling Enriched Special Day Program, and assists in other school programs as assigned
- Accomplishments
- Acknowledge the understanding of how students learn along with methods and best practice for effectively teaching them
- Knowledge in curriculum planning and development
- SEIS management experience for student IEP special education history
- Understanding of behavior management and effective resolution techniques
- Successful with enhancing students with low reading skills through the SIPPS Foundational Skills Reading Curriculum, as we focused on phonological awareness, spelling, and sight words
- Became a valued team player within the K-5 counseling-enriched special day class at Grace Patterson Elementary School
- Capable of maintaining positive relationships with students and faculty by working as a team
- Gained experience as a, K-3 graders, in a Special Day classroom setting
- Experience in PBIS support when needed for students with emotional & behavioral challenges.
Oakland Unified School DistrictOakland, Ca.
Para Educator
Oct.2023 - Jul.2024 (9 months)
Job overview
- Under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher and student IEP goals, I assist in educating students with autism, low academic skills, and social emotional incompetence by implementing practices within a PBIS framework for the success of our students.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Vallejo City Unified School DistrictVallejo, Ca.
Site Coordinator
11.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Supervised the Vallejo Charter School Expanded Learning Program
- Built and maintained strong connections and relationships with the school day staff
- Coordinate and develop learning and enrichment partnerships with community and youth serving agencies
- Develop and maintain a program activity schedule and framework
- Held weekly program staff meetings with the idea of working as a team
- Collaborate with teachers to assist with the academic enhancement of struggling students
- Participate in District Professional Development opportunities to plan, develop and implement on-going program staff trainings including positive classroom management, mathematics, and language arts
- And much more…
Oakland Unified School DistrictOakland, Ca.
Para Educator
11.2017 - 06.2022
Job overview
- As part of the OUSD Special Education team at MLK Jr
- Elementary School, I implemented teacher-planned instructions, supervised students in group and individual math and ELA learning using SIPPS sound memory reading techniques, student behavioral and social support, cater to individual student needs, assist students that needed additional help learning a specific concept.
Vallejo Unified School DistrictVallejo, Ca.
Special Education Teacher (Intern)
01.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Educated K-3 graders in a counseling enriched special day program at Grace Patterson Elementary, with the assistance of two para educators
- We educated our students academically, as well as one-on-one counseling for coping with behavioral and emotional problems with positive reinforcements
- Issued report cards and progress reports and kept daily or weekly contact with parents and guardians.
Education
Grambling State University
B.A. Degree from Liberal Arts
University Overview
Skills
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undefinedSummary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Certification
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4, sometimes up to 6 staff members.
- Collaborated with a student sports team in the development of Expanded Learning Program youth sports teams.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved student academic challenges which led to social and emotional success, as well as confidence building as they recognized their achievements.
- Supported 3 classroom teachers, one year at a time in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 7 to 11 students per classroom.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
- Completed two week in-depth training in ABA techniques,
- Experience in using SEIS to manage special education records and IEPs.
- Experienced with the Aries data system to record data and for researching students educational path.
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Affiliations
Affiliations
American Federation of State, Country and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsQuote
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten"
Software
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
I have greatly enjoyed the educational opportunities I have had and look forward to teaching as part of my academic career I want to teach because I like the opportunity to share my knowledge with my students and love the satisfaction that results from making them understand a difficult but interesting concept
Timeline
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training
05-2024
Para Educator
Oakland Unified School District
Oct.2023 - Jul.2024 (9 months)
Site Coordinator
Vallejo City Unified School District
11.2022 - 09.2023
Para Educator
Oakland Unified School District
11.2017 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher (Intern)
Vallejo Unified School District
01.2014 - 06.2017
Grambling State University
B.A. Degree from Liberal Arts
Site Coordinator
Para Educator
Special Education Teacher (Intern), Special Education Teacher
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