Kellie Burgess
Wills Point,TX
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 12 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Wills Point ISD
Wills Point, TX
09.2009 - 08.2022
- Built strong relationships with students to involve them in positive educational process.
- Taught core subjects of reading and writing to 4th grade students.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
State Of Texas
Tyler , TX
05.2001 - 06.2007
- Worked collaboratively with clients to set instructional goals and develop rehabilitation plans.
- Identified visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self-care, literacy, communication, health management, home management and meal preparation.
- Instructed clients in use of tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory and proprioceptive information.
- Recommended adaptive mobility devices and systems,such as human guides, canine guides, long canes and electronic travel aids.
- Assessed clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility, social and emotional health, cognition and physical abilities.
- Administered and interpreted evaluations to inform rehabilitation plans.
- Taught cane use with guide, diagonal techniques and two-point touches.
- Monitored clients' progress to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Certification - Teacher Certification
Region 7 Education Service Center
Kilgore, TX09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2001
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Google Slides
- Positive Interactions
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Language Skills
- Nurturing Environment
- Class Engagement
- Small Group Leadership
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Environments
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Wills Point ISD
09.2009 - 08.2022
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
State Of Texas
05.2001 - 06.2007
Certification - Teacher Certification
Region 7 Education Service Center
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Stephen F. Austin State University
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