Joshua Keller
Toledo,Ohio
Summary
Middle School Educator (4-9)
Ohio State University Graduate
7 Years in Education
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Winterfield Venture Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
New Teacher Mentor/Lead Mentor
Winterfield Venture Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers through one-on-one mentoring sessions and regular check-ins to ensure successful adaptation to school culture and curriculum.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops and training sessions for new teachers, focusing on instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement.
- Facilitated peer observations and feedback sessions to promote reflective practice and continuous improvement among new teachers.
- Served as a resource and advocate for new teachers, helping them navigate challenges and build their confidence and abilities in their teaching practice.
7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2024 - 2025
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
4th/5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Winterfield Venture Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Raised OST scores from previous year by 25%.
- Implemented curriculum to facilitate differentiated instruction to students with and without IEPs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans with language arts and social studies concepts to meet diverse learning needs of students with and without IEPs.
- Implemented technology tools, such as chromebooks and educational programs/systems, to enhance learning experiences and promote digital literacy.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum standards and share effective teaching practices to create a cohesive and comprehensive learning environment
3rd Grade At Risk English Language Arts Teacher
Winterfield Venture Academy
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Worked in several 3rd Grade Classrooms in small group settings with At Risk Students.
- Applied Language Arts curriculum by utilizing data to meet proficiency standards.
- Developed and implemented targeted intervention strategies to support at-risk 3rd grade students in improving English language arts proficiency
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to create individualized learning plans for students with diverse learning needs
- Utilized data-driven methods to track student progress and adjust instruction to meet their specific learning goals
- Provided differentiated instruction to address varying levels of English language proficiency and academic readiness within the classroom
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education
Ohio State University
Mansfield, OH 4490612-2017
High School Diploma -
Colonel Crawford High school
Crestline, OH 4482706-2010
Skills
- Years of experience in mentoring new educators
- Experience and success in building positivity classroom communities
- Analytical and critical thinking application to meet student needs
- Data management and application
Certification
5 Year Professional Middle Childhood (4-9) License
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Winterfield Venture Academy
08.2025 - Current
7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2024 - 2025
New Teacher Mentor/Lead Mentor
Winterfield Venture Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024
4th/5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Winterfield Venture Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
3rd Grade At Risk English Language Arts Teacher
Winterfield Venture Academy
01.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education
Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Colonel Crawford High school