Kelli Sims
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Certified School Librarian dedicated to meeting student needs. Focused on research and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Background in elementary and middle grades education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian
Clark County School District, Alamo Elementary
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - Current
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Developed policies and procedures for library patrons for optimal satisfaction.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
Literacy Specialist/District Instructional Coach
Clark County School District, Reedom Elementary
Las Vegas, NV
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Modeled writing lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.1996 - 08.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Education - Instruction And Curricular Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.1996
Skills
- Library Instruction
- Literacy Development
- Collection Development
- Event Planning
- Community Engagement
Certification
- National Board Certified Teacher, 2005, 2015
- Reading Endorsement
- Library Endorsement
- GATE Endorsement
- TESL Endorsement
- Science Endorsement
Timeline
Librarian
Clark County School District, Alamo Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Literacy Specialist/District Instructional Coach
Clark County School District, Reedom Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2014
Teacher
Clark County School District
08.1996 - 08.2008
Master of Education - Instruction And Curricular Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas