HOLLY ROBERTS
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Kenneth Divich Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and curiosity.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student development and well-being.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting teaching methods as needed for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Certified Temporary Tutor
Clark County School District, CCSD
Vassiliadis Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed individualized learning plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions, enhancing comprehension and retention.
- Collaborated with teachers to align tutoring strategies with curriculum goals.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and adapt instruction.
- Developed resources and materials that supported different learning styles.
Kindergarten Teacher
Legacy Point Elementary School
Parker, Co.
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Instructed up to 25 kindergarteners with engaging lessons following state standards in all subjects making sure to use assessments to guide instruction
- Focused on Science of Reading for reading instruction with great success- all students on (at least) grade level with iReady scores and Heggerty End of Year Assessment for the 22-23 school year
- Member of Building Leadership Team for 3 years. The Team was responsible for making decisions for the school and bringing the information to our grade level teams
- Teach personal, social, and emotional skills especially utilizing the Leader in Me/7 Habits for Happy Kids program
- Collaborated with colleagues across all grade levels to adopt additional teaching methodologies and strategies
- Highly communicative with all students' parents and guardians
Educational Assistant
Legacy Point Elementary School
Parker, Co.
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Educational Assistant in our Affective Needs Center Based Program(1 and a half years)
- Guided students with behavior strategies and worked with students on their classwork
- Collaborated with affective needs teacher and classroom teachers to help instruct students
- Educational Assistant in kindergarten classrooms(1 and a half years)
- Pulled students for RTI small group instruction
- Worked with students whole group and ran small group instruction for all students
- Helped classroom teachers with assessments
Instructional Assistant/CTT
Bozarth Elementary School
Las Vegas, Nv.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Instructed RTI groups in reading and math
- Oversaw student work in Fast Forward computer reading program
- Worked as Substitute Teacher in multiple classrooms
Education
BA Liberal Studies - Education
California State University Northridge
Northridge, Ca.01-1996
Social Emotional Learning -
Leader in Me/7 Habits of Happy Kids
Douglas County, Colorado01-2018
Alternative Licensure Program - undefined
Metropolitan State University Denver
Denver, Co.01-2020
Science of Reading -
Colorado READ Act
2022
Science of Reading/Literacy -
LETRS Literacy Insrtuctional Training
Las Vegas, Nevada01-2026
Skills
- Science of Reading Instruction
- Collaboration and Communication
- Compassion and Patience
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
- Emotional support
- Fine motor skills
Certification
Professional Teaching License
AWARDS
Nominated for Colorado Teacher of the Year 2022, Nominated 4 times for the Douglas County School District Apple Awards Teacher of the Year, Finalist Douglas County Apple Awards Teacher of the Year 2023
Personal Information
Title: Elementary Teacher
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2024 - Current
Certified Temporary Tutor
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Legacy Point Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Educational Assistant
Legacy Point Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2018
Instructional Assistant/CTT
Bozarth Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Alternative Licensure Program - undefined
Metropolitan State University Denver
BA Liberal Studies - Education
California State University Northridge
Social Emotional Learning -
Leader in Me/7 Habits of Happy Kids
Science of Reading -
Colorado READ Act
Science of Reading/Literacy -
LETRS Literacy Insrtuctional Training