Kelley Ledden
Denver,CO
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on literacy development and student success. Skilled in applying targeted interventions and strategies to improve reading comprehension and academic performance. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Expertise includes curriculum design, progress monitoring, and fostering supportive learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
Rocky Mountain Prep
07.2021 - Current
- Designed small group instruction for 2nd-5th grade scholars
- Created targeted literacy instruction for differentiated reading groups
- Assessed and analyzed continual data to plan targeted instruction
- Created a positive, engaging classroom environment for all student success
- Backwards design utilizing EL units to support cross-curricular instruction
- Taught Wilson curriculum partnered with writing support to strengthen all literacy skills
Customer Service and Outdoor Ed Lead Instructor
Avid 4 Adventure
07.2018 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents and campers, creating an exceptional experience for our customers.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, connecting abstract concepts to students'' everyday lives and nature.
- Empowered campers to be fearless by trying new outdoor adventures and building a relationship with nature.
English Language Development (ELD) Teacher
Cherry Drive Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed and grouped 33 ELD students with differentiated language levels
- Designed small group instruction utilizing SIOP strategies and supports
- Created remote and in-person lessons to support all student needs
- Provided targeted literacy instruction using the ELL Essentials
- Supported school-wide MTSS process to correctly identify students needing intervention support
- Led monthly specialist meetings with each grade level to coach teachers with in-class support
- Coordinated ACCESS testing and analyzed data to identify language levels
- Created a positive, engaging, rigorous classroom community
Interventionist, 4th Grade
Cherry Drive Elementary
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Created small group interventions for Math and Literacy instruction
- Assessed and identified below grade level students
- Collaborated with 4th grade team to support in-class instruction
- Supported student behaviors by creating a positive classroom environment
- Analyzed data to support student growth with targeted instruction
- Partnered with Instructional Coach and MTSS team to identify student needs
Performance Group Literacy Teacher
Highline Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Assessed and identified below grade level students
- Created engaging and rigorous in-class literacy instruction
- Collaborated with 3rd-5th grade teachers to support student learning
- Taught and adapted the EL curriculum using differentiated supports
- Analyzed student data to support growth for below grade level students
- Created targeted in-class interventions to support student needs
4th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Aspen Academy
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Taught differentiated literacy instruction for three classes of language arts
- Created and taught small-group interventions for K-2 during open class period
- Implemented the Reader's/Writer's Workshop model, which intertwines reading and writing to strengthen and support literacy
- Incorporated student choice and voice in writing to promote inquiry and passion in subject matter
- Constant informal/formal assessment to create small-group reading and writing groups, flexible-grouping
- Created differentiated plan for each student to meet their individual needs
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Aspen Academy
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Taught literacy instruction to three classes of diverse learners
- Engaged students in outdoor education through outdoor gardens and nature walks to develop a passion for their surroundings, connecting this with their classroom learning
- Individual reading/writing conferencing daily for differentiated learning
- Taught yoga focused on nature and animals during fine motor/fitness
Kindergarten Teacher
Primrose School
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Created a safe environment and positive classroom community for 25 kindergartners
- Focus on literacy with small group instruction to differentiate for students of varying levels of reading/writing development
- Implemented school curriculum while creating plans for differentiation in both literacy as well as mathematics
- Took students on educational field trips around the community, teaching a community focus and global viewpoint
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure student success and model community
- Created community garden with students, encouraging hands-on learning and inspiring environmental engagement
Education
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Literacy Education-Reading Endorsement, K-5 Elementary Teacher Licensure, Certified Dyslexia Intervention Specialist
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO12.2014
B.A. - Dramatic Arts, Women's Studies
University of California
Davis, CA05.2005
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Fluency Building
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
Rocky Mountain Prep
07.2021 - Current
English Language Development (ELD) Teacher
Cherry Drive Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2021
Interventionist, 4th Grade
Cherry Drive Elementary
01.2019 - 08.2019
Performance Group Literacy Teacher
Highline Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018
Customer Service and Outdoor Ed Lead Instructor
Avid 4 Adventure
07.2018 - Current
4th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Aspen Academy
08.2015 - 08.2018
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Aspen Academy
08.2014 - 07.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Primrose School
08.2013 - 08.2014
B.A. - Dramatic Arts, Women's Studies
University of California
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Literacy Education-Reading Endorsement, K-5 Elementary Teacher Licensure, Certified Dyslexia Intervention Specialist
University of Colorado Denver
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