Kathleen Kelly
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated to continue the education process while continuing to work and volunteer in various capacities. Adaptable, reliable, and eager to be a motivating leader in all areas of life, both professionally and personally.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
City of Chicago - Fire Department
06.2000 - Current
- Paramedic Field Chief 2019-present
- Ambulance Commander 2014-2019
- Paramedic-In-Charge 2004-2014
- Fire Paramedic 2000-2004
Render ALS care in emergency situations, including medical, behavioral, and traumatic scenarios. Serve as an incident commander at large scale incidents. Provide instruction and information, gained through experience and educational background, to co-workers and subordinates in the field.
Vocational Lecturer
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
08.2023 - Current
Teach EMS skills to EMT and Paramedic students through classroom lectures and hands-on skill classes
Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institute
04.2023 - Current
Team-teach Active Shooter Incident Management and School Safety for Violent Event Incident Management, through lectures, and table-top exercises to law enforcement and fire department personnel, as well as school administrators throughout the State of Illinois.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Emergency And Disaster Management
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Norbert College
DePere, WI05-1993
Certification
National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE)
- Lead 1 Instructor
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- ASIM/SSAVEIM Instructor
Evaluator, Baltimore Fire Department 2019
- Assessed oral interviews of members of the Baltimore Fire Department EMS, seeking promotion to the rank of Captain and Chief
Preceptor, Malcolm X College 2003-2018
- Responsible for demonstrating ALS care to EMT and Paramedic students. Evaluated students on one-on-one basis as they shadowed myself and partner for clinical experience in the field.
Chicago Fire Department Foundation
- 2024 Paramedic of the Year
Awards
Chicago Fire Department Foundation
- 2024 Paramedic of the Year
Timeline
Vocational Lecturer
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
08.2023 - Current
Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institute
04.2023 - Current
Paramedic
City of Chicago - Fire Department
06.2000 - Current
National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE)
- Lead 1 Instructor
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- ASIM/SSAVEIM Instructor
Evaluator, Baltimore Fire Department 2019
- Assessed oral interviews of members of the Baltimore Fire Department EMS, seeking promotion to the rank of Captain and Chief
Preceptor, Malcolm X College 2003-2018
- Responsible for demonstrating ALS care to EMT and Paramedic students. Evaluated students on one-on-one basis as they shadowed myself and partner for clinical experience in the field.
Chicago Fire Department Foundation
- 2024 Paramedic of the Year
Master of Professional Studies - Emergency And Disaster Management
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Norbert College
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