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
2022.07 - 2023.05
- 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
2019.08 - 2022.05
- 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
2016.08 - 2019.05
- 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 2020.08 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA 2012.08 - 2016.05
Skills
Team collaboration
Time management
Technology integration
Problem-solving skills
Relationship building
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
2022.07 - 2023.05
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
2020.08 - 2022.12
1st GradeTeacher
Aurora Public School District
2019.08 - 2022.05
2nd Grade Teacher
Beaufort County School District, River Ridge Academy
2016.08 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Susquehanna University
2012.08 - 2016.05