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Duana Kelley-Boning

Cherokee Village

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Alton R-VI School District, skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior management. Adept at fostering parent-teacher communication and implementing individualized learning plans, enhancing student engagement and academic performance. Committed to professional development and collaboration, with a focus on supporting diverse learners, including those on the autism spectrum.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education, Kindergarten, 5/6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Alton R-VI School District
01.2019 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.

ECE Teacher, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Denver Public Schools
08.1990 - 09.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education process.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catering to diverse learning styles and accommodating individual needs.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on targeted skill-building exercises, resulting in noticeable improvements in academic performance.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cohesive curriculum, ensuring continuity and consistency across grade levels.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Cultural Diversity, Bilingual/Multicul

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-1995

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
12-1989

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO
05-1983

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Teaching strategies, Hands on Learning
  • Team collaboration and Group Leadership
  • Classroom and Behavior management
  • Curriculum and Lesson Plan implementation
  • Individualized instruction
  • Licensed in Colorado up to 2020, Missouri- present , working on Arkansas certification
  • Teamwork and collaboration, Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability, Adaptability, and Flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Professional development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Autism spectrum awareness

Accomplishments

Learned Spanish to teach in Bilingual classrooms in the Denver Public Schools.


Served on Multiple committees: CDM-Collaborative Decision Making Team, Discipline Team, PTA-Vice President, Family Resource Community Team, The Parent Advisory Committee, Leadership Team, Chair of the Character Trait Committee, and MTSS-Multi Tiered Systems of Support Team.


Helped facilitated PDU's(Professional Development Projects) for teachers. Teamed with Family resources to teach adult English classes. Organized and taught education classes to parents on how to work with their children at home.


Lead Teacher for over 10 years.


Teamed with the Denver Public Library to bring in Professional librarians to present read aloud books to ECE(preschool) students. Collaborated with the Denver Public Library to enhance our parent education classes.


Created an ECE(preschool) garden on campus.

Certification

Licensed- ECE(preschool), through Denver Public Schools. Took classes for ECE at Morgan Community College and passed the state exam.


Licensed- mid/mod special education. Passed the state exam in the state of Missouri.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Special Education, Kindergarten, 5/6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Alton R-VI School District
01.2019 - Current

ECE Teacher, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Denver Public Schools
08.1990 - 09.2018

Master of Arts - Educational Cultural Diversity, Bilingual/Multicul

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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