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Kelli Donigan
Elementary Teacher
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Passionate Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Knapp Charter AcademyGrand Rapids, MI
3rd Grade Teacher
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
EdustaffGrand Rapids, MI
Substitute Teacher
08.2018 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Professional Innovators of TeachingLansing, MI
Teaching Certification from Alternative Teaching Route To Certification
12.2022 - Current
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI
Masters of Management from Business Management
08.2017 - 05.2019
University Overview
- Dean's List [8/2016 - 5/2019]
- Received John F. Donnelly Scholarship, and Endowment Scholarship.
University of Michigan - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
08.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Team collaboration
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Standardized tests
Behavioral improvements
Safety awareness
Interests
Timeline
Professional Innovators of Teaching
Teaching Certification from Alternative Teaching Route To Certification
12.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Knapp Charter Academy
11.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
08.2018 - 10.2022
Aquinas College
Masters of Management from Business Management
08.2017 - 05.2019
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
08.1994 - 05.1997