Kelli Colson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Insightful teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent/Broker
self employed
Jacksonville, FL
06.2003 - Current
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
- Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers and sellers.
- Generated lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
- Verified accuracy of documentation and fund disbursements for sales.
Tutor
Duval County School Board
Jacksonville, FL
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic tests.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Participated in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Maintained records of students assessment results, progress, feedback and school performance.
Respite Care Provider
Child Care Aware Of Minnesota
Jacksonville, FL
07.2010 - 11.2017
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and family.
- Kept detailed records of patient care, academic progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
- Assisted with schoolwork and homework.
- Developed early learning skills working with letters, numbers, beginning writing.
Teacher
Duval County School Board
Jacksonville, FL
08.1996 - 06.2003
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Training teachers on new curriculum and positive behavior strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic DNA And Serology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Gifted Education
Schultz Center
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Training Teachers
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Additional Information
- Current Florida certification in Elementary Education
- Current Florida certification in Exceptional Student Education
- Working toward Florida certification in Preschool Education
Timeline
Tutor
Duval County School Board
11.2017 - 04.2021
Respite Care Provider
Child Care Aware Of Minnesota
07.2010 - 11.2017
Real Estate Agent/Broker
self employed
06.2003 - Current
Teacher
Duval County School Board
08.1996 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Forensic DNA And Serology
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
Some College (No Degree) - Gifted Education
Schultz Center
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