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Kelley McKenna

Kelley McKenna

Elementary Educator
Denver,CO

Summary

Committed former educator with demonstrated success contributing innovation and creativity to educational institutions. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students with unique learning needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Sunrise Elementary School
Aurora, CO
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Highly Effective Teacher Rating (3.77/4), 2022-2023 School Year
  • Planned and implemented phonics instruction using Fundations and Orton-Gillingham
  • 2022-2023 iReady Growth Summary:
  • Tier 3 (2 Grade Levels Below)- Decreased from 29% to 6%
  • Tier 2 (1 Grade Level Below)- Decreased from 59% to 35%
  • Tier 1 (On or Above Grade Level)- Increased from 12% to 59%
  • Book Study- Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain, by Zaretta Hammond
  • HEARTS Training- Healthy Environments And Response to Trauma in Schools
  • Structured Literacy workshop
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

1st GradeTeacher

Aurora Public School District
Aurora, CO
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Effective Teacher Rating, 2021-2022 School Year
  • Engaged in weekly, meticulous data cycles to use student data to guide future instruction
  • Implemented Colorado Academic Standards in Reading, Writing, and Communicating planning to create rigorous grade-level content,
  • 2021-2022 iReady Growth Summary:
  • Tier 3 (2 Grade Levels Below)- Decreased from 21% to 10%
  • Tier 2 (1 Grade Level Below)- Decreased from 58% to 40%
  • Tier 1 (On or Above Grade Level)- Increased from 5% to 45%
  • During Covid, provided a welcoming classroom community for learning and relationships over Google Classroom and Seesaw.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

2nd Grade Teacher

Beaufort County School District, River Ridge Academy
Bluffton, SC
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Instructed academic subject areas of math, reading, writing, science, and social studies following South Carolina College- and Career- Ready standards
  • Attended professional development training that include- SIOP for ELL students (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol), STEM/Project Lead the Way
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
08.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
08.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

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Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Sunrise Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Northern Colorado
08.2020 - 12.2022

1st GradeTeacher

Aurora Public School District
08.2019 - 05.2022

2nd Grade Teacher

Beaufort County School District, River Ridge Academy
08.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Susquehanna University
08.2012 - 05.2016
Kelley McKennaElementary Educator