Kathleen M. Kelly

To find the best professional workplace that will use my communication and problem-solving skills to help my clients and my students achieve their goals and improve their lives.

• 2014, Present, National Louis University, Adjunct Professor, Chicago, Cross Cultural Education for ESL and Bilingual Endorsement (
• Part-time, but not currently teaching)
• 2014, Present, St. Augustine College, Adjunct Professor, Chicago (Main), English 121: Reading and Writing Support for College Study (
• 2013, 2014, Chicago ORT Technical Institute, Instructor, Skokie, IL, ESL Level 4
• 1992, 2013, Truman College, Instructor, Chicago, IL, Advanced ESL (English as a Second Language), College Preparation, Career Development & Job Readiness, GED Math, and Developmental Reading and Writing. [RETIRED March, 2013]
• 2003, 2004, Truman College, Interim Assistant Dean, Department of Continuing Education, Chicago, IL, Supervised daily operations, faculty and staff; Promoted programs within the department, specifically Healthcare and Real Estate; Supervised Open House presentation for the department.
• 1999, 2001, Truman College, Coordinator of Adult Education Classes, Albany Park Community Center, Chicago, Supervised all evening faculty and staff, Coordinated registrations for all evening classes, Conducted intake of all new students, Created assessment and evaluation materials, developed curriculum.

• Bus Driver and Substitute/Floater Teacher, Children’s Learning Place, Chicago, IL, June, 2018, Present
• Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens Corporation, Chicago, IL, January, May, 2018
• Van Driver, Oak Street Health, Edgewater Clinic, Chicago, IL, May, 2016, March, 2017
• Caregiver, All Trust Home Care, Home Instead Senior Care, Hinsdale, IL, Chicago, IL, March, 2015, September, 2016
• Supportive Living Assistant, Clearbrook, June, 2014, March, 2015
• Barista, beverage maker, cashier, and drive-through window supervisor, Starbucks Corporation, Woodridge, IL, Lisle, IL, Wilmette (Plaza del Lago), IL, 2007, 2009
• Kitchen and Bath Designer and Sales Specialist, Home Depot Corporation, Northlake, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL, Woodridge, IL, 2005, 2007
• Personal Banker and Bank Teller, First Chicago Bank, subsidiary of First National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, 1988, 1989
• Bartender, Server, Assistant Bar Manager, Davis St. Fishmarket & Tommy Nevin’s Pub, Grand & Wells Tap & Restaurant, Ranalli’s Pizza, Holstein’s & The Earl of Old Town Music Clubs, Evanston, IL, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, 1981, 1991
• Front Desk Customer Service Associate, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL, 1983, 1985

• Attentive and respectful listener, interviewer, and problem-solver
• Experienced writer of promotional material, brochures, flyers
• Experienced on all Microsoft Products, including MS Publisher
• Manager of deadlines & sales goals with calm and thoughtful optimism
• Engages a “do whatever it takes to get the job done” attitude
• Appreciates life’s absurdities with a wry sense of humor

• December, 1991, M. A. in Performance and Cultural Studies, School of Speech and Communication, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
• June, 1988, Bachelor of Arts, with honors, English and Music Composition, School of Fine and Performing Arts, Columbia College, Chicago, IL