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Kelly Cary

Latrobe,PA

Summary

Passionate and results-driven elementary educator with 21 years of experience fostering inclusive, engaging classrooms that support diverse learners. Proven track record in collaborative planning, effective family communication, and integrating technology to elevate instruction. Committed to continuous professional growth and student success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Conscious Kitchen Teacher Liaison

Turning Green
Sausalito, CA
08.2018 - Current
  • Organized 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 the environment.
  • Conducting regular taste testings with students district-wide, collaborating with the Food Service Director to enhance school meals.

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN / KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

West Contra Costa Unified School District
Richmond, CA
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.
  • Grade Level Lead Teacher.
  • Served on the Peres K-8 Instructional Leadership Team.
  • Served as the school's Literacy Lead Teacher.
  • Completed UC Berkeley's year-long Cornerstone Math Leadership Program.
  • Completed a year-long program with New Leaders.

TEACHER

Huntington Learning Center
Walnut Creek, CA
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, CA
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
Cambridge, MA
05.2003

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PSYCHOLOGY -

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
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

Turning Green
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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