Jordan F. Kelly
Westville,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate educator with several years of experience delivering instruction to various levels of learners. Experienced in facilitating an engaging classroom learning experience through organized lessons and personalized learning plan. Seeking a position to continue helping children increase their knowledge and unlock their potential through methodologies that improve test scores and student motivation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher – 3rd grade
CAMDEN CITY SCHOOLS
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and reviewed lesson plans to facilitate student centered learning
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Substitute Teacher
ESS NEW JERSEY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent
- Reviewed and implemented regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives
- Established and maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Reported any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration
- Performed other duties as directed by school administration
Teacher’s Assistant
PRIMROSE SCHOOL
06.2018
- Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children; ages range from x to X
- Implement lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming.
- Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create and learn, as well as necessary housekeeping duties of common use areas and playgrounds.
- Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
- Observed all rules and regulations at Primrose School and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
College Corps Member
JUMP START: Children First
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Kean University
- Responsible for a variety of activities involving pre-school children 2-4yrs old. Sessions include activities such as Reading, Circle Time, and activity stations during Center Time.
- Participate in team planning meetings and session preparation 2-5 times per week, which included lesson planning, reflection, group discussion, role play, and/or training with other Corps members in a small group to reflect on and plan for weekly sessions.
- Assist with classroom assistance time, which involves activities such as helping with snack time, assisting teachers with children’s activities, and engaging children in outdoor play
- Kean University
Student Aide II
SACC (School Age Child Care) Program
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Joyce Kilmer Elementary
- Assist site leader and teachers with the daily schedule of planned activities.
- Monitor the safety and personal care of the children.
- Observe children’s behavior to ensure good interaction and provide feedback as necessary.
- Provide assistance with homework.
- Create games and activities that keep the children engaged.
- Teach social skills such as cooperation, communicating effectively, sharing, and listening.
- Joyce Kilmer Elementary
Education
B.A. - Liberal Studies
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ01.2022
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Cherry Hill West HS
Cherry Hill, NJ01.2017
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Mathematics instruction
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Creative problem solving
Certification
- Licensed - NJ Educator Cert - pending May 2025
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher – 3rd grade
CAMDEN CITY SCHOOLS
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS NEW JERSEY
09.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher’s Assistant
PRIMROSE SCHOOL
06.2018
College Corps Member
JUMP START: Children First
09.2017 - 05.2018
Student Aide II
SACC (School Age Child Care) Program
02.2014 - 05.2017
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Cherry Hill West HS
B.A. - Liberal Studies
Rowan University
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