Grace Delaney
Burlington,KY
Summary
Engaging instructor focused on cultivating intentional learners through inclusive and collaborative classroom environments. Experienced in building strong relationships that foster critical thinking and personal growth. Utilizes effective communication and tailored engagement strategies to develop well-rounded students prepared for long-term success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Notre Dame Academy
Covington, Kentucky
09.2026 - Current
- Enhanced classroom instruction at Notre Dame Academy by collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
- Facilitated lesson preparation and developed instructional materials alongside cooperating teacher to improve student learning.
- Presented a professional demeanor during interactions in halls, classrooms, and meetings.
- Reviewed student work, provided personalized feedback, and graded assignments based on rubric to support academic growth.
Retail Associate
Old Navy
Florence, Kentucky
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
- Maintained Old Navy brand standards through recovery and visual presentation.
- Replenished sales floor with folded merchandise and new shipment.
- Prepared online order pickups and supported omnichannel fulfillment tasks.
- Organized fitting rooms and returned items to proper floor locations.
- Walked sales floor and remained aware of customer actions to maintain safe and secure shopping environment.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Practicum Student
Simon Kenton High School
Independence, Kentucky
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Supported classroom instruction at Simon Kenton High School.
- Assisted cooperating teacher with lesson preparation and instructional materials.
- Guided the students during classroom activities, project's, and assignments.
- Recorded student observations for supervising educator review.
- Maintained a professional presence in halls, classrooms, and meetings.
- Curated, developed, and presented multiple lesson plans that aligned with the school and state standards/curriculum.
- Sat in on IEP meetings to help the success of students and improve their educational experience.
- Sat in during PLC meetings to learn and see first hand how teachers work together to plan and create lessons for students.
Practicum Student
Larry A. Ryle High School
Union, KY
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Created and delivered personal lesson plans to students that aligned with the school and state standards/curriculum.
- Guided the students during classroom activities, projects, and assignments.
- Assisted cooperating teacher with lesson preparation and instructional materials.
- Recorded student observations for cooperating teacher.
- Supported classroom instruction at Larry A. Ryle High School.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education- English
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY 08.2023 - 10.2026
Skills
- Classroom management experience
- Lesson planning experience
- Use and development of formative and summative assessments
- Participated in various meetings (IEP, PLC, entire grade meetings, etc)
- Collaboration with teachers
- Have worked with varying grade levels (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th)
- Worked with diverse ELL students
- Deescalation techniques with upset customers and implemented a variety of problem-solving solutions
- Fostered positive relationships with a diverse group of customers that built strong interpersonal communication skills
Certification
- Passed Praxis 5733 (Core Academic Skills for Educators)
- Passed Praxis 5039 (English Language Arts: Content and Analysis)
Accomplishments
- Have made Thomas More’s “Deans List”every semester since Spring of 2024.
Timeline
Practicum Student
Notre Dame Academy
09.2026 - Current
Practicum Student
Simon Kenton High School
01.2025 - 05.2026
Practicum Student
Larry A. Ryle High School
08.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education- English
Thomas More University
08.2023 - 10.2026
Retail Associate
Old Navy
06.2021 - Current