Jennifer Kelley
Hampton,VA
Summary
Elementary school teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district requirements and align with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Passionate about educating children using various activities and experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Hampton City Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Model lessons to support teachers implementing new reading curriculum
- Write curriculum guides for use by grade level teachers district-wide
- Implement Heggerty phonics curriculum for 20 students at different readiness levels
- Lead grade level in examining curriculum and analyzing PALS and VKRP data for 40 students
- Connect lesson plan activities to the Early Learning & Development Standards (ELDS)
- Solve technical problems using Zoom video conferencing platform
- Increase student scores with differentiated and data-driven instruction
- Support positive teacher/student interactions using CLASS
- Build relationships with parents, families, and teammates to advocate for students
- Develop early intervention strategies for students with behavioral and academic needs
- Collaborate with team to provide students with specialized instruction
- Mentor teachers new to the profession
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Tutor K-8th grade students in reading, math, and writing
- Work with small groups of 2-3 students for one to two hours of individualized instruction
5th Grade Teacher
Poquoson City Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Write reading lesson plans for the grade level using the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs)
- Build unit-based, grade level reading assessments for the on Mastery Connect
- Collaborate with team to determine best strategies for reading intervention
- Analyze assessment data for 23 students to plan for instruction
- Review approved reading curriculum options for the district
Customer Service Associate
Becky's Buckroe Florist
04.2006 - 08.2016
- Ordered and maintained inventory to meet customer demand
- Provided outstanding service to customers by listening to concerns and developing solutions
- Handled large amounts of cash and balanced cash drawer daily
- Communicated effectively with customers to determine their desired products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2014
Skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Google Suite
Certification
Virginia Collegiate Professional License | Elementary Education PreK-6 | Expires June 2028
Timeline
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
5th Grade Teacher
Poquoson City Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
Elementary Teacher
Hampton City Schools
08.2016 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Becky's Buckroe Florist
04.2006 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Virginia Collegiate Professional License | Elementary Education PreK-6 | Expires June 2028
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