Kelley Hughes
Horse Shoe,NC
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Center Assistant
West Henderson High School
Hendersonville, North Carolina
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted students and staff with technology and research inquiries.
- Trained volunteers in media center policies and procedures.
- Provided basic tech support for Chromebooks, and submitted work orders as needed.
- Managed Chromebook distribution, check-outs, and collection.
- Maintained and organized, a safe and welcoming environment to meet the needs of students and staff.
Farm Stand associate
Johnson Family Farm
Hendersonville , NC
05.2024 - Current
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Engaged customers with product knowledge and recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
- Set up store displays, arranging products for maximum visibility and accessibility.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems for customer purchases.
- Developed customer relationships through friendly interactions and personalized service.
Field Instructor
Muddy Sneakers
Brevard, North Carolina
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated outdoor educational programs for students in natural environments.
- Designed engaging curriculum aligned with environmental education standards.
- Developed safety protocols for outdoor activities and student well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate lessons into classroom learning.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance while developing strong relationships with students
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to outdoor education curriculum design.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Henderson County Public Schools
Hendersonville, NC
02.2017 - 06.2024
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Teacher Assistant
Rugby Middle School
Hendersonville , NC
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Served tiered students through progress monitoring, classroom observations, vision screenings, data collection, and tracking documents as an MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) TA.
- Provided office support and managed the front desk as needed.
- Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain a strong instructional environment when teachers were absent.
- Acted as a liaison between teachers, guardians, and students during COVID-19 quarantines.
Tour Guide/Environmental Educator
Stepps Hillcrest Family Orchard
Hendersonville, NC
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about apples, pumpkins and general orchard information to educate children ages preschool - 2nd grade.
Teacher - Remediation Learning Camp
Henderson County Public Schools
Hendersonville, NC
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed science based lessons, activities and materials to teach K-5 students for a week long camp at Hendersonville Elementary
Co-Lead Teacher
Smart Girls Life Skill Training Program
Hendersonville, NC
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Co-led a program for at risk youth girls ages 12-17
Resource Center Director
Summit Charter School
Cashiers, NC
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Maintained a computer based record of all resource center materials
- Responsible for ordering and cataloging all new books
- Planned and presented literature and reference skills lessons to grades K-8
- Organized a profitable school wide Scholastic bookfair
- Taught a 3rd grade reading group to academically gifted students
6th Grade Teacher
Summit Charter School
Cashiers, NC
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Planned and taught all core academic subjects
- Helped develop a new comprehensive 6th grade science curriculum
- Taught remedial Language Arts to 6-8th students
- Developed and taught science-themed lessons to academically gifted 3rd-5th graders
- Participated in team meetings to discuss and plan procedures related to middle school academics, character development and discipline
- Tutored K-8 students in core subject areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education Services
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.1999
Timeline
Media Center Assistant
West Henderson High School
08.2024 - Current
Farm Stand associate
Johnson Family Farm
05.2024 - Current
Field Instructor
Muddy Sneakers
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
Rugby Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher - Remediation Learning Camp
Henderson County Public Schools
12.2017 - 12.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Henderson County Public Schools
02.2017 - 06.2024
Tour Guide/Environmental Educator
Stepps Hillcrest Family Orchard
09.2016 - 10.2019
Co-Lead Teacher
Smart Girls Life Skill Training Program
04.2009 - 06.2009
Resource Center Director
Summit Charter School
08.2002 - 06.2003
6th Grade Teacher
Summit Charter School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education Services
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville