Kelley Tucker
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Sharp and focused school administrator offering 8 years of expertise in Catholic education leadership and 17 years of experience in Catholic elementary teaching. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Hancock Creek Elementary School
North Fort Myers, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Utilized data from standardized tests to design targeted interventions for individual students as needed.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Created a safe classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for all students.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Administrator
St. Mary Catholic School
Manchester, IA
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the safety of students and staff.
- Created a vision for school improvement that was shared with faculty and staff.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Conducted regular meetings with teachers to discuss student progress, curriculum development, and other issues related to instruction.
- Organized professional development activities for staff members to enhance their knowledge of educational practices.
- Served as liaison between parents, community organizations, administrators, and teachers.
- Collaborated with district leaders on initiatives such as budgeting, curriculum planning, personnel decisions.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians regarding academic performance or behavior issues.
- Coordinated special events like assemblies or field trips to promote student learning.
- Recruited qualified educators to fill open positions within the school.
- Evaluated teacher performance through observations of classrooms.
- Responded promptly to any complaints from parents or guardians regarding their child's education.
- Oversaw the implementation of state-mandated testing programs.
- Assisted in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials used by teachers in their classrooms.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of current research related to best practices in elementary education.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas where improvement is needed at the school level.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
Administrator
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oelwein, IA
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Assigned staff to specific roles and responsibilities.
- Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
- Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Conducted regular reviews of student performance data.
- Ensured compliance with all state and local regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers in developing curriculum plans.
- Facilitated communication between community stakeholders and school personnel.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession.
- Attended professional development conferences to stay abreast of educational trends.
- Engaged in frequent collaboration with other principals in the district.
- Monitored discipline issues within the school environment.
- Created an atmosphere of respect among faculty members and students alike.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Classroom Teacher
St. Paul Catholic School
Worthington, IA
10.2000 - 06.2015
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Integrated 21st century skills into daily curriculum to promote creativity.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05-2012
Skills
- Documentation
- Academic administration
- Community Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Standardized Testing
- Process Improvements
- Effective Leadership
- Staff Development
- Performance standards and analysis
- Student Engagement
- Academic instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Employee oversight
- Operations Oversight
- Special Education
- Training and mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Program Evaluation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Hancock Creek Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Administrator
St. Mary Catholic School
07.2018 - 04.2023
Administrator
Sacred Heart Catholic School
07.2015 - 07.2018
Classroom Teacher
St. Paul Catholic School
10.2000 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Loras College
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