Kelly Cary
Pinole,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with 20 years of experience in elementary education. Proven track record of fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, adapting curricula to meet diverse student needs, and promoting student engagement and achievement. Skilled in collaborative lesson planning, effective communication with students and families, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Committed to lifelong learning and professional development to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN / KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Richmond
08.2008 - Current
- Creating and implementing educational materials to engage children in hands-on learning activities.
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student needs and interests.
- Actively participating in professional development activities, including attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops, to enhance expertise.
- Implementing appropriate strategies for managing classroom behavior and facilitating student engagement.
- Working closely with grade-level colleagues to apply research-based curricula in the classroom.
- Served on Peres K-8 Instructional Leadership Team.
- Served as school Literacy Lead Teacher.
- Completed UC Berkeley's year-long Cornerstone Math Leadership Program.
- Completed a year-long program with New Leaders.
Conscious Kitchen Teacher Liaison
Conscious Kitchen
Sausalito, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Helped organize a week-long pilot program at Peres K-8 School in January 2017, collaborating with Conscious Kitchen to provide students with fresh, local, organic, seasonal, and nutritious ingredients (FLOSN).
- Assisted Nature's Path Foods with taste testing and data analysis during their development of USDA compliant organic breakfast cereals.
- Co-facilitating the Conscious Kitchen Ambassador program in multiple schools, empowering students in leadership development, promoting peer collaboration and raising awareness about the correlation between food consumption and climate change.
- Conducting regular taste testings with students district-wide, collaborating with Food Service Director to enhance school meals.
TEACHER
Huntington Learning Center
Walnut Creek
07.2010 - 09.2015
- Instructed students individually and in groups using the Huntington Learning Center Curriculum.
- Administered diagnostic testing to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Ensured accurate and comprehensive documentation of students' center binders.
- Collaborated with teachers and center director to evaluate and revise students' programs.
4TH GRADE TEACHER
Education For Change - Cox Academy
Oakland
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Created weekly lesson plans aligned with the Open Court Reading and Harcourt Math Curriculum.
- Tutored below-grade-level students in a morning intervention program.
- Organized and led an afterschool math club to provide additional support for students.
- Attended weekly professional development workshops.
- Literacy lead teacher
4TH GRADE TEACHER
Carl C. Icahn Charter School
Bronx, NY
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Developed weekly lesson plans aligned with the Core Knowledge Curriculum.
- Collaborated with reading and math target assistant teachers.
- Provided afterschool homework assistance to students, dedicating 6-8 hours per week.
- Developed and delivered Technology in the Classroom workshop for educators
- Actively engaged in math and literacy workshops.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects.
- Coordinated conferences, meetings and phone calls with parents to discuss student progress and behavioral issues.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Lesley University
05.2003
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY -
Saint Vincent College
05.1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Solution Oriented
- Patience
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Technology Integration
- Trained in SEL for educators
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the WCCUSD Certificated Employee of the Year for Peres K-8 School in 2018.
- Recognized by United Teachers of Richmond for California's 'Day of the Teacher' in 2020.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Conscious Kitchen Teacher Liaison
Conscious Kitchen
08.2018 - Current
TEACHER
Huntington Learning Center
07.2010 - 09.2015
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN / KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
West Contra Costa Unified School District
08.2008 - Current
4TH GRADE TEACHER
Education For Change - Cox Academy
08.2005 - 06.2008
4TH GRADE TEACHER
Carl C. Icahn Charter School
09.2003 - 08.2005
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Lesley University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY -
Saint Vincent College
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