Kellea Medlen
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Organized planner, classroom manager, and educational support professional with 15 years of related experience. Knowledgeable about school processes and improvement strategies focused on atypical learners.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2009 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Substitute Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2009
- 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
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Teacher Preparation PreK-8
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Norfolk, VA12.2009
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Data Collection
- Classroom support
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP compliance
- Classroom Organization
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2009 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Teacher Preparation PreK-8
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
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