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Karrie Kelly

Karrie Kelly

Math Teacher
Harrison,OH

Summary

Endlessly patient Math Teacher committed to motivating students and enhancing learning by applying game-play, art, and various instructional techniques to deliver and scaffold grade-level content. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assessments, and teaching intricate math concepts in a clear, fun, and engaging manner. Motivational and enthusiastic professional certified in Mathematics, Theatre, Early Literacy, Elementary, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Teacher

Elevate K - 12,
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - Current
  • Used various online curriculum tools and software to remotely instruct sixth and seventh grade math in Texas and South Carolina.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Instructed classes of up to 35 students on principles and strategies of geometry, algebra, number systems, proportional relationships, statistics, and probability.

Lead Teacher; Math Curriculum Lea

PUC Lakeview Charter Academy
Sylmar, CA
02.2016 - 06.2020
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on positive behavior systems, math lesson planning, and family outreach.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based in culturally sensitive teaching to increase average student proficiency by 2 grade levels over 10 months.
  • Using Spanish translators, held conferences with parents to address behavioral and academic goals, discuss roadmaps to proficiency, and foster family-school partnerships.
  • Trained colleagues on new curriculum and technology.
  • Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws, by analyzing effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
  • Gathered and implemented action research data to present representative graphs and charts highlighting results of behavior management studies and collaborative learning.

Student Teacher

Glenoaks Elementary
Glendale, CA
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to sixth and second graders to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Provided group teaching in classroom setting of 30 to 40 students, as well as small-group and individual student support.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive cultural activities for student engagement.
  • Administered quizzes and tests, and documented grades.

Math Tutor

Xamaze Tutoring
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Tutored at-risk students in private sessions by providing detailed lesson plans, assessing students progress and communicating with teachers, students and parents about outcomes.
  • Met with 5 to 10 students per week, and discussed educational goals, expectations, homework schedules, and highly individualized study plans.
  • Worked with students in libraries or home environments to provide emotional and educational support.
  • Created interesting and engaging lessons using art and visual aids to bolster motivation.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and games to assist students in mastering rigorous, secondary math material.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
01.2015 - 12.2015

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts

Miami University
Oxford, OH
08.1996 - 06.2000

Skills

Math, Theatre, TESOL, and Elementary-Certified

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Timeline

Math Teacher

Elevate K - 12,
01.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher; Math Curriculum Lea

PUC Lakeview Charter Academy
02.2016 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Education

Pepperdine University
01.2015 - 12.2015

Student Teacher

Glenoaks Elementary
01.2015 - 12.2015

Math Tutor

Xamaze Tutoring
08.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts

Miami University
08.1996 - 06.2000
Karrie KellyMath Teacher