Kelly Evans
Skaneateles,NY
Summary
Responsible Educator certified in New York State to teach English 5-12. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year. Experienced Middle School ELA Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 15+ years in classroom environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Auburn Enlarged City School District
Auburn, NY
09.2007 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
7th Grade ELA/SS. 9th Grade English
Cayuga Centers (Auburn Enlarged City Schools)
Auburn, NY
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Baldwinsville School District
Baldwinsville, NY
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
St. Micheal’s College
Winooski, VT03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, NY05.1997
Skills
- Time management
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Citizenship promotion
- Organizational ability
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson plan implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Planning
- Smartboard operation
- IEP familiarity
- Autism spectrum awareness
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on Student Government.
- Led a group of students who planned and oversaw dances, fund raising, and spirit weeks. Facilitated student lead organization of our school government.
- Served on the PBIS Committee for two years.
- Served on the SCEP Team to develop school competencies.
Advisor for LGBTQIA+ Community
Created an after school community for students and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Organized student led discussion on bias, labeling, safe spaces, and education. Facilitated student planning of school wide education and information.
Timeline
7th Grade ELA/SS. 9th Grade English
Cayuga Centers (Auburn Enlarged City Schools)
02.2013 - 06.2013
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Baldwinsville School District
09.2012 - 02.2013
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Auburn Enlarged City School District
09.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
St. Micheal’s College
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Nazareth College of Rochester
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