Kelly Bishop
Milwaukee
Summary
Dynamic 5th Grade Teacher with a proven track record at Brown Deer School District, excelling in student engagement and differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments and supporting special needs students, while effectively utilizing multimedia tools to enhance learning experiences. Committed to developing critical thinking and leadership skills in students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Brown Deer School District
08.2023 - Current
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, technology, and history.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Guided student leaders in planning and executing school-wide events, service projects, and community initiatives that promoted school spirit and civic responsibility.
- Mentored students in leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through regular meetings and collaborative goal-setting.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive environment that encouraged student voice and participation in school improvement efforts.
- Coordinated with staff and administration to align council activities with school values and academic priorities.
Summer School Teacher
Brown Deer School District
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Summer School Teacher
Brown Deer School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Student Teacher
Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05-2020
Skills
- Student engagement
- Special needs support
- Cultural sensitivity
- Materials sourcing
- Differentiated instruction
- Proficient in Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Canva, Skyward, ParentSquare, Class Dojo
- Student records management
- Mathematics instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficient with multiple curricula, including: Bridges Mathematics, Envision Mathematics, Savvas myView Literacy
- Instructional design
- Multimedia instruction
Accomplishments
- Taught over 122 students over 3 years.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Facilitated Student Council for 30 third to fifth grade students.
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Brown Deer School District
06.2025 - 07.2025
Summer School Teacher
Brown Deer School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
5th Grade Teacher
Brown Deer School District
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Waubonsee Community College
Dean's List Honor Roll
At Waubonsee Community College in 2020, was added to the Dean's List Honor Roll for obtaining and maintaining a GPA of 3.5.