Jennifer Kelley
Brooklyn,N.Y.
Summary
Highly efficient and dedicated individual, with extensive experience collaborating with others. Well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. Seeking an opportunity to continue to grow and develop in a school setting. Prepared to utilize effective relationship building skills and youth development skills in order to support students in their growth, socially, emotionally, and academically.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culture Associate
Ascend Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Coach and develop staff, including planning and leading professional development on behavior management, responsive classroom and social-emotional learning.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of challenging behaviors and inform intervention planning.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Reduce classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Enhanced teacher-student relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Train staff in evidence-based practices for addressing challenging behaviors and promoting positive outcomes.
- Provide crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Educate parents on best practices for managing difficult behaviors at home, fostering consistency across settings.
- Develop social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
- Coach teachers in proactive classroom management techniques and Tier 1 strategies reducing instances of disruptive behavior during instructional time.
- Work closely with school administrators and clinician to address systemic issues contributing to challenging behaviors within the school setting.
- Implement data collection systems for monitoring student progress toward behavioral goals, providing regular updates to stakeholders on achievements made over time.
- Serve as a liaison between families and schools regarding concerns about student behavior, working collaboratively towards mutually beneficial solutions.
- Provide emotional support to students and families.
- Supervise student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Utilize positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Improve behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Plan weekly and monthly activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promote a positive school climate by fostering collaborative relationships between staff members, families, and community partners in support of student success.
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Co
08.2009 - Current
- Manage with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes the culture, values and mission of the Starbucks Company.
- Drive the implementation of the company’s programs by developing action plans, weekly sales goals and directly motivating and instructing the store team to meet them.
- Execute a customer first environment, by training and holding partners accountable for delivering five star customer service.
- Utilize existing tools to identify and prioritize communications and effectively use discretion to filter communications to the store team.
- Plan, identify, communicate and delegate appropriate responsibilities and practices to store partners in order to ensure easy going operation.
- Provide coaching and direction to my store team to take action and to achieve operational goals.
- Develop strategic plans for the work group by managing execution, and measuring results.
- Monitor and manage store staffing levels to ensure partner development and exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrate a calm demeanor during peak periods or unusual events and manage smooth transitions in order to keep the business operating to standard, while setting a positive example for the store team.
- Constantly review store environment and key business indicators to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement by providing leadership and direction to the store team to achieve our weekly, monthly and annual goals.
Teacher Assistant
Explore Exceed Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Taught academic content in the areas of Phonics, using CKLA Curriculum, Guided Reading using Fountas & Pinnell Curriculum and math, using Achieve The Core Curriculum.
- Assisted in maintaining a respectful and engaging educational environment by delivering "Second Step" SEL curriculum to scholars.
- Established and maintained collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff to enhance the instructional environment.
- Partnered with grade-team teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
- Led small-group and individual instruction and discussion, and reviewed classwork with students to help them achieve success.
- Attended students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
- Verified and tracked student attendance and performance, graded formal assessments and recorded results on school-wide databases.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in education.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication regarding upcoming events, projects, and assessments.
- Supported teacher evaluations by gathering data on student progress through formative assessments.
- Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by providing clear instructions and maintaining routines.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to help enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Academic Coordinator/Site Supervisor
Brooklyn United Marching Band
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted students with after school support, homework help and instruction aligned with NYS Common Core Standards.
- Worked closely with director to continuously develop new systems in order to drive academic excellence for all students.
- Developed and created relationships with families in the program and in the community in order to produce a safe and welcoming environment for all youth.
- Demonstrated and instilled structured and disciplined behavioral systems for junior staff members, teaching skills such as responsibility and prioritization that would assist in developing their work and/or educational goals and professionalism.
- Coordinated and planned on-site summer enrichment activities for campers aged 5-13 as well as off-site field trips.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Improved employee morale through consistent leadership support, fostering a positive working environment conducive to productivity.
Paraprofessional
Explore Exceed Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided 1:1 crisis support to students as mandated by the Committee on Special Education.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various content areas in a 12:1:1 setting.
- Supported the Student Services Team in collecting data on student behaviors.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Modeled positive behavioral reinforcement in academic and social-emotional learning environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Double Major: Psychology/Childhood Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2025
Associate of Science - Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06.2015
Skills
- Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills
- Flexible, willing to learn and collaborate with others
- Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
- Detail Oriented
- Behavior Intervention, Management and Analysis
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Staff training and development
- Computer: MS Word, Type 35 wpm
- Proficient in Excel and Google Software
- Strong ability to work in demanding environments
- Strong ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Certification
NYS Teacher Assistant Certification, NYS CPR Certification, NYS CPI Certification, NYS Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Culture Associate
Ascend Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Academic Coordinator/Site Supervisor
Brooklyn United Marching Band
09.2016 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistant
Explore Exceed Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Paraprofessional
Explore Exceed Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Co
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Double Major: Psychology/Childhood Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Borough of Manhattan Community College
NYS Teacher Assistant Certification, NYS CPR Certification, NYS CPI Certification, NYS Food Safety Certification
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