Kelly Erie
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable educator with seven years of teaching experience in a Title 1 school. Committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities to diverse learners using data driven instruction and creating strong student and family relationships to ensure success. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Powhatan County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Title I 5th Grade Lead Teacher
J.A. Chalkley-CCPS
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Effectively collaborated with ESL and SPED teachers to provide appropriate learning opportunities and accommodations for students, and ensure strict adherence to IEPs, 504s, and ESOL accommodation requirements.
- Successfully collaborated with Reading and Math Title I specialists to provide instruction at an appropriate level for each student.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs by implementing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject areas and enriched learning experiences.
- Increased parent involvement in the education process through regular communication, conferences, and workshops.
- Organized field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing student understanding of real-world applications of learned concepts.
- Continuously improved teaching skills by attending professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars related to education trends and best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and staff by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a focused and productive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- 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 knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided targeted, small group instruction for reading and math to ensure students are successfully engaging in the curriculum.
- Utilized Social Emotional Learning curriculum to build a positive and productive classroom community
Teaching Practicum
Pocahontas Elementary-PCPS
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Worked with a Collaborative Special Education Teacher in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th Grade
- Created weekly block plans and lesson plans for 5th Grade science, Virginia studies, and Kindergarten classes
- Worked one-on-one with kindergarteners with developmental delay on reading, writing, and math, utilizing the Wilson program
- Provided behavioral supports to kindergarteners with Autism in the general education classroom
- Utilized assistive technology for students with Autism so they could participate in the general education setting
- Provided behavioral and academic support for 5th Grade students with developmental delay, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and emotional disturbances
- Provided small group instruction for 5th Grade math students who were identified as having a math disability
- Observed the administration of PALS assessment for students that have been identified has having an intellectual disability
- Observed conferences with SPED teachers, general education teachers, and administrators for IEP implementation
Education
M.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Minor in Autism
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2017
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
01.2010
Advanced Diploma -
L.C. Bird High School
01.2004
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Curriculum Writing
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Growth Mindset
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication
Leadership Experience
- Selected to be a mentor to new teachers
- Selected to host practicum and student teachers
- Created a district-wide ESL professional development
- Led school-based professional development
- Chosen to help create the third-grade social studies curriculum for PCPS
- Established a tutoring group for ESL students to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
- 5th Grade Lead Teacher 2021-2022
- Superintendent’s Game Changer Award Recipient 2021
Timeline
Title I Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Powhatan County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Title I 5th Grade Lead Teacher
J.A. Chalkley-CCPS
08.2018 - 08.2022
Teaching Practicum
Pocahontas Elementary-PCPS
01.2017 - 05.2017
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Advanced Diploma -
L.C. Bird High School
M.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Minor in Autism
Liberty University
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