Kellie Jorgenson
Belton
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong foundation in relationship building and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to implement engaging lesson plans and collaborate with staff to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Kansas City, KS
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and maintain classroom engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Adapted instructional techniques based on individual student learning styles and feedback.
- Collaborated with permanent staff to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
Lead Teacher
Head Start Schools
Ammon, Idaho
09.2003 - 01.2009
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored and coached teaching staff on best practices for classroom management.
- Developed assessment tools to track student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with families to enhance student learning and foster community involvement.
Lead Teacher
Valley View Christian Preschool
Laguna Niguel, CA
08.1990 - 12.2003
- Streamlined curriculum development processes, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to improve teaching methodologies among peers.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led interdisciplinary teams in creating inclusive educational environments for all learners.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Education
Associate of Science - Substitute Teaching License
ESS
Kansas City, KS10-2023
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA08-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Human Behaviors
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ09-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Lesson planning
- Group instruction
- Complex Problem-solving
- Activity planning
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Disciplinary procedures
- Differentiated instruction
- Discipline
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
09.2023 - 03.2026
Lead Teacher
Head Start Schools
09.2003 - 01.2009
Lead Teacher
Valley View Christian Preschool
08.1990 - 12.2003
Associate of Science - Substitute Teaching License
ESS
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Human Behaviors
Northern Arizona University