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KALLI WILLSON

North Bend,WA

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record in curriculum development and instructional coaching, notably at Riverview School District. Expert in integrating scientific inquiry and classroom management to enhance student engagement and achievement. Skilled in staff development and laboratory management, contributing to significant educational leadership and innovative teaching strategies.



Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Science Teacher

Riverview School District
08.2012 - Current
  • Served as Science Department Chair for several years providing content guidance and administrative assistance to colleagues.
  • Developed successful co-teaching program that paired content area teachers with teachers of Special Education services, sharing educational responsibilities.
  • Mentored and hosted student teachers.
  • Collaborated and partnered with regional science powerhouses such as LASER (Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform), OpenSciEd Community of Practice, ISB (Institute for Systems Biology), Science Leadership Collaborative sponsored by OSPI, PEI (Pacific Education Institute) and several other regional science education providers.
  • Co-Created school wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) plan over span of 8 years.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students and sought grants as needed to provide these experiences.
  • Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating practical applications of scientific concepts above and beyond what NGSS requires.
  • Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles based upon student requests.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate curriculum and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in science education.
  • Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 2100 high school students.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
  • Excelled at creating positive and effective classroom management plan.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Built a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Mentored struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their academic performance, many times after school.

CPR Instructor

Si View Metropolitan Park District
10.2008 - 12.2014
  • Measured student performance using objective evaluation criteria aligned with national guidelines for effective CPR administration.
  • Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, improving overall comprehension levels among students.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing participant feedback, making necessary adjustments to enhance course content and instructional methodologies as needed for optimal results.
  • Increased community awareness of CPR importance through public workshops, presentations, and seminars.
  • Developed customized safety training programs to address specific needs of various departments and job positions.
  • Facilitated risk assessments for new projects or processes, helping teams identify potential hazards before implementation began.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.

Substitute Science Teacher

Snoqualmie School District
10.2010 - 06.2012
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported hundreds of students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment through clear communication, consistent expectations, and strong rapport with students.
  • Applied classroom management techniques consistently to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to meaningful discussions and productive group work for all secondary grade levels.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education and Public Outreach Manager

Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Delivered presentations area schools and workshops, showcasing successful outreach initiatives to Washington State Fish and Wildlife.
  • Co-Authored the Educational component of the North Rainer Elk Herd Management Plan for the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
  • Coordinated logistics for several large-scale events such as town halls to facilitate meaningful dialogue between stakeholders.
  • Improved overall communication of needs by creating concise, targeted messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Increased public awareness by developing and implementing comprehensive outreach strategies in conjunction with the City of North Bend.
  • Scheduled regular outreach exhibitions and educated staff on presentations.
  • Increased education and awareness of the Elk management plan through various educational programs.
  • Conducted presentations to expose and increase Elk and human interaction awareness in the region.
  • Wrote engaging and successful press releases.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.

Secondary Substitute Teacher

Various
09.1998 - 05.2002
    • Organized all aspects of state testing for a middle school.
    • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
    • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Education

Teaching Credential - Secondary Science Education

Antioch University
Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Environmental Studies, Psychology

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Skills

    • Classroom Management
    • Instructional Coaching
    • Student Engagement
    • Scientific inquiry
    • Group leadership
    • Parent Communication
      • Educational leadership
      • Staff Development
      • Curriculum Development
      • Laboratory Management
      • New Teacher Training
      • Environmental Science

Additional Information

Former Peace Corps Volunteer in the country of the Congo teaching Fresh Water Fisheries to rural villagers.

Timeline

High School Science Teacher

Riverview School District
08.2012 - Current

Substitute Science Teacher

Snoqualmie School District
10.2010 - 06.2012

Education and Public Outreach Manager

Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group
09.2009 - 06.2011

CPR Instructor

Si View Metropolitan Park District
10.2008 - 12.2014

Secondary Substitute Teacher

Various
09.1998 - 05.2002

Teaching Credential - Secondary Science Education

Antioch University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Environmental Studies, Psychology

Western Washington University

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