Kelly Gay
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Children and Connections
Oak City Church
09.2020 - Current
- Develop, implement, and oversee curriculum for children's ministry (birth - 5th grade) aligned with OCC's theology and ministry philosophy.
- Recruit, train, and coach volunteers to lead and teach children effectively.
- Manage scheduling, operations, and background checks for children's ministry volunteers.
- Provide regular communication and support to parents for at-home discipleship of children.
- Coordinate and oversee childcare for church-wide events.
- Strategically invite and welcome guests into the church community.
- Recruit, train, and coach Guest Services volunteers to ensure exceptional service to newcomers.
- Personally follow up with newcomers to ensure they feel welcomed and introduced to church ministry.
- Lead an event planning team to organize connecting events for newcomers.
- Assist pastors in integrating newcomers into church membership.
- Develop and maintain clear vision, culture, and strategy for children's and connections ministries within the church's mission and values.
- Communicate ministry vision effectively to boost engagement within the church community.
- Collaborate with the Director of Ministry Support to ensure accurate and effective public communications.
- Keep elders, staff, and key volunteers informed of special needs within the church community.
- Regularly meet with the Executive Pastor to discuss goals, vision, strategy, implementation, and performance feedback.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned, including overseeing the Student Ministry Director and managing building maintenance tasks.
Common Core I Mathematics instructor
NCDPI, North Carolina Virtual Public School
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Collaborated in a blended learning community as a team with Occupational Course of Study (OCS) teachers across the state of North Carolina to design instruction to bolster students' understanding of mathematical concepts in a way that meets the needs for each student in our classes
- Effectively created, planned, and instructed daily lessons aligned to the National and State Standards for students with various diverse needs through the use of web 2.0 tools as well as Blackboard and Canvas
- Also serve as a mentor to new teachers starting in the virtual field of teaching.
Mathematics & Science Teacher
WCPSS, Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
07.2008 - 06.2014
- Effectively create, plan, and instruct daily lessons aligned to the National and State Standards in a collaborative environment
- Collaborated with and Co-taught with Exceptional Children teacher to adapt lessons to meet the needs of special needs students, limited English proficiency students, students with behavioral and emotional challenges as well as students who are academically gifted
- Collaborated with North Carolina State University to participate in problem based learning projects for hands on mathematics
- Created hands-on learning labs for students in science on a weekly basis
- Created concept videos for students for abstract math concepts
- Facilitate parent/teacher/student conferences to be proactive in academic and behavioral concerns.
Independent Mathematics Tutor
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Work individually with parents, students, and teachers in meeting students' learning deficits while improving student advocacy
- Unlocking students higher order thinking skills to induce progressive approaches to learning to improve student skills.
Curriculum Editor Consultant
North Carolina State University
05.2008 - 01.2009
- Reviewed, edited and wrote testing items to be used as formative items for public school systems
- Assisted in ensuring that testing items were aligned with NC Common Core standards for reading, writing and literacy.
Natural Resources Library
North Carolina State University
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Facilitated managerial tasks for the library in order to provide outstanding service and resources to students
- Assisted students and educators with locating research material
- Taught courses on the utilization of research tools and technology applications.
Independent Personal Child Care
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Nurtured children's basic needs throughout developmental stages of infancy to adolescence
- Provided care for multiple families; including children with exceptional needs such as autism and other behavioral needs.
Oak Hill Elementary School 4H Afterschool Program
Oak Hill Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Supervised, taught and cared for an afterschool class of students, ages ranging K-5th.
- Created lesson plans to enrich math and literacy skills
- Planned and implemented field trips by contacting businesses and community outreach programs
- Organized financial records for colleagues.
Education
B.S. Middles Grades Education - Math And Science Middle School Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2008
Skills
Technology Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canvas, Blackboard, Web 20 tools - Khan Academy, IXL
Google Drive, Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Calendars, Google Websites
Flip camera, Digi-memo (digital notebook), Document camera
Professional Licensure
- Highly Qualified NC Mathematics Teaching License (Grades 6-12)
- Highly Qualified NC Science Teaching License (Grades 6-12)
- Tenure Wake County Public School System
- Nationally Certified Common Core Educator
Leadership Positions
- Served a Subject Course Lead and created and led collaborative meetings for all blended OCS Math 1 instructors, 2021-2022 fall and spring semesters.
- Presented in NCVPS Math eLc meeting on
copyright guidelines, web 2.0 tools and co-teacher
relationships.
- Professional Learning Team Leader, 6th
Grade Mathematics and Science,
2011 –2014
- CCMMS Student Support Team 6th grade
Representative / Tier III, 2011 – 2014
- Interviewed and recorded mathematics
common core lesson by WBGH-Boston
Public Television (Reading Across the
Disciplines), 2013
- Teacher of the Year nominee, 2011 – 2012
School Year
- Founder and facilitator of Covey Cadet
Student Leadership Program, 2009 – 2014
- Intramural Cheerleading Coach, 2011 – 2012
- Student Council Co-Chair, 2009-2012
Timeline
Director of Children and Connections
Oak City Church
09.2020 - Current
Common Core I Mathematics instructor
NCDPI, North Carolina Virtual Public School
08.2014 - 06.2022
Mathematics & Science Teacher
WCPSS, Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
07.2008 - 06.2014
Curriculum Editor Consultant
North Carolina State University
05.2008 - 01.2009
Independent Mathematics Tutor
01.2008 - 01.2014
Natural Resources Library
North Carolina State University
01.2007 - 05.2008
Oak Hill Elementary School 4H Afterschool Program
Oak Hill Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Independent Personal Child Care
01.2002 - 01.2008
B.S. Middles Grades Education - Math And Science Middle School Education
North Carolina State University
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