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Kelly Burgess

Olney,MD

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong focus on motivating students and implementing differentiated instruction. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that promote student success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Fifth Grade

St. Patrick School
Rockville, Maryland
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and educational goals, ensuring strong home-school connections.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and inclusivity among students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.

Resource Specialist

St. John the Evangelist
Silver Spring, Maryland
06.2000 - 08.2019
  • Developed individualized education plans to support diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement targeted instructional strategies.
  • Advocated for students in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction
  • Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

Third Grade Teacher

St. John the Evangelist School
Silver Sping, Maryland
06.1994 - 08.2000
  • Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varying learning styles in the classroom.
  • Developed and assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Hood College
Frederick, Maryland
05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Univerity of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
04-1990

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Learning strategies
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Teacher, Fifth Grade

St. Patrick School
08.2019 - Current

Resource Specialist

St. John the Evangelist
06.2000 - 08.2019

Third Grade Teacher

St. John the Evangelist School
06.1994 - 08.2000

Master of Arts - Special Education

Hood College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Univerity of Dayton