Kelly Fulkerson
Macon,NC
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Heather Park Childcare as well as a Substitute teacher for several years over several grade levels with Wake Co Public Schools with several long term opportunities to teach while enhancing student involvement and growth through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Excelled in behavior modeling and strategic lesson planning, significantly improving learning outcomes. Highly praised for trusted performance and expertise in child development and safety awareness. 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, numeracy, social and learning skills. Skilled at turning behavioral issues into positives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher. 2-4 Years Old
Heather Park Childcare
Raleigh, NC
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
05.2014 - 05.2021
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Childcare Elementary Education
Johnson Community College
Smithfield Nc06.2019
No Degree - Spanish
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.2017
Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY06.1991
No Degree - General Studies
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.1986
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Childcare needs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Lead Teacher. 2-4 Years Old
Heather Park Childcare
06.2019 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wake County Public Schools
05.2014 - 05.2021
Childcare Elementary Education
Johnson Community College
No Degree - Spanish
North Carolina State University
Nursing
Dutchess Community College
No Degree - General Studies
University of Kentucky