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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, OH

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • 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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