Kelly Hancock
Education
Irving,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Science Teacher
Arbor Creek Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased student interest in science by incorporating hands-on experiments and group activities.
Teacher
John Haley Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse needs of all learners in classroom.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, families, and staff members to foster supportive school community focused on academic success.
- Increased student participation by incorporating interactive learning activities and group work into daily lessons.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as clubs or competitions related to 4th-5th-grade curriculum topics, boosting student engagement outside of classroom setting.
- Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom instruction and provide real-world connections to course content.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on educational trends, research, and teaching methods.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning techniques and problem-solving exercises.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators, promoting collaboration and sharing of best practices.
- Served as grade-level team leader, coordinating efforts among teachers to align curriculum standards and share resources for more efficient lesson planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Newman University
Wichita, KS05.2007
Skills
- Lab Safety Procedures
- Peer Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
- Instructional planning
- Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Group Project Coordination
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 90 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop as a Science Educator Fellow through Wipro for STAT-CAST in November, 2018.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for Destination Imagination (DI), supervising weekly after school meetings and attending DI tournaments.
Affiliations
- Wipro Science Educator Fellowship
Certification
- Certified ESL Teacher, Generalist EC-6 - A+ Texas Teachers
Timeline
6th Grade Science Teacher
Arbor Creek Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
John Haley Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Newman University
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