Kelly Avgerinos
WILMINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health Center, adept in fostering literacy development and employing innovative lesson planning. Excelled in relationship building and interactive teaching, significantly enhancing student engagement. Skilled in faculty collaboration and youth mentorship, consistently delivering educational excellence and growth.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health Center
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
School Media Specialist
Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Fostered relationships with local organizations to secure funding for special projects or events within the media center environment.
- Planned and hosted special events for the Media Center, such as a student actors group culminating in a Murder Mystery Dessert Theater Event attended by the local community.
- Developed innovative library programming that catered to diverse student interests, leading to increased library usage and participation.
- Created informative displays highlighting various subject areas or themes, sparking curiosity among students about new topics they might explore further.
- Implemented flexible scheduling practices within the media center that accommodated both individual student needs as well as collaborative learning groups.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clayton A. Bouton Jr. Sr. High School
Voorheesville, NYBachelor of Arts - International Business
The Sage Colleges-Russell Sage College
Troy, NYMaster of Arts - Library Science
The State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NYMaster of Arts - Education/ Specialization in Special Education
National University/Northcentral University
La Jolla, CA12-2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Literacy development
- Growth mindset
- Youth mentorship
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student motivation
- Empathy and patience
- Planned Extra- Curricular Educational activities
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
Certification:
Professional Educator's License issued by NC
DPI Current License # 1033772
Standard Professional II - Media Coordinator
Timeline
Teacher
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health Center
03.2020 - Current
School Media Specialist
Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2014
Certification:
Professional Educator's License issued by NC
DPI Current License # 1033772
Standard Professional II - Media Coordinator
High School Diploma -
Clayton A. Bouton Jr. Sr. High School
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
The Sage Colleges-Russell Sage College
Master of Arts - Library Science
The State University of New York At Albany
Master of Arts - Education/ Specialization in Special Education
National University/Northcentral University
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