CANDISS KESSLER
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Innovative Middle School Teacher bringing 28-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.2010 - 06.2023
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve the math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Executed peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation scores.
7 & 8 Grade Math and Language Arts Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.2008 - 08.2010
5th Grade Reading, Social Studies and Math Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.1999 - 08.2008
High School and Middle School Special Education
Perkins Local Schools
08.1995 - 08.1999
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Ashland University
Ashland, OHBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Wrote and implemented 5 & 6th Grade math curriculum analogous to the Ohio State Standards and Practices
- Developed and organized after-school and summer school programs to remediate and enrich students' math and language arts understanding
- Worked on numerous teams to select books and programs for the math department
- Advised on rebuilding the Gifted Education Program
Certification
Ohio Permanent Elementary Education Certificate with K - 12 Reading Endorsement.
National Board Certified Teacher
Generalist Middle Childhood
Previous Ohio Certification in Specific Learning Disabilities
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.2010 - 06.2023
7 & 8 Grade Math and Language Arts Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.2008 - 08.2010
5th Grade Reading, Social Studies and Math Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.1999 - 08.2008
High School and Middle School Special Education
Perkins Local Schools
08.1995 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
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