Kelly Erp
Slidell,LA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Inquiry-based instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
St. Tammany Parish School Board
08.2020 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Student Teacher
St. Tammany Parish School Board
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2020
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Public Speaking
- Lesson Planning
- Louisiana Certified Educator
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Learning Environment
- Google Classroom
- Google Education Certified
- Organized
- Online Teaching
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Level One Louisiana Certified Educator
Timeline
Teacher
St. Tammany Parish School Board
08.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
St. Tammany Parish School Board
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
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