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Kelleigh Stevenson

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Student-centered teacher with expertise in Creative Writing and English. Though a new teacher, I have a year of supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests under my belt. I have experience with students as young as 3 and as old as in their 40s, and I'm passionate about helping each student I've met. I am an organized and dependable candidate who is excited to take the next steps into their career.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

Owl Hill Learning Center
2023.08 - Current

As the lead teacher, I planned and prepared activities for students aged 3-5 to build their skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. I built strong relationships with parents, students, and my coworkers. My classroom environment was positive, fostering respect, empathy, teamwork, and growth for a diverse body of students. I collaborated with teachers and therapists from the IU13 to develop individualized education plans for each students, and fostered a bilingual classroom so each student had equal opportunities.

Certified CRLA Humanities Tutor

Penn State Harrisburg
2020.08 - 2022.05

In this position, I tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, provide study skills, build relationships, and encourage important learning skills. I provided one-on-one tutoring sessions and group sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while providing constructive feedback. I primarily tutored in the following subjects: symbolic logic, biology, and speech. I also worked in the front office when needed to schedule appointments on the computer and build the schedules for the tutors.

Style Consultant

East Harrisburg Target
2019.04 - 2023.08

During my time in retail, I maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display. I helped guests create new outfits with existing clothing and accessories to make sales and satisfy their shopping needs. I worked the cash register frequently to keep business flowing on busy days and promoted ongoing sales, promotions, and upcoming events.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2024

Bachelor of Humanities - English Creative Writing

Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Published Poet/Author (The Paragon Journal, Fission, From the Fallout Shelter)
  • Copy-editor internship with The Paragon Press
  • Experience in both journalism and creative writing
  • Motivating Students
  • Behavior Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Proofreading Submissions
  • Time Management
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Classroom Management
  • Growth Mindset
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

  • Poetry Director for The Paper Dragon, Drexel University, 2023-24
  • Poetry Editor for The Paper Dragon, Drexel University, 2022-23
  • Nonfiction and Poetry Editor for From the Fallout Shelter, Penn State Harrisburg (2020-22)
  • Poetry Editor for Fission, Penn State Harrisburg (2021-22)
  • Member of Sigma Tau Delta, Penn State Chapter English Honor Society

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

Owl Hill Learning Center
2023.08 - Current

Certified CRLA Humanities Tutor

Penn State Harrisburg
2020.08 - 2022.05

Style Consultant

East Harrisburg Target
2019.04 - 2023.08

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Drexel University

Bachelor of Humanities - English Creative Writing

Penn State Harrisburg
Kelleigh Stevenson