Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Kelly Jacobsen

Long Beach,WA

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Ocean Beach School District
Long Beach, WA
08.1997 - Current
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Teacher

Guam Department Of Education
Yigo, Guam
08.1995 - 06.1997
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Integrated reading materials from various genres into the language arts curriculum.
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development, assessment design, and instructional techniques.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Teacher, Grades 6-8

Torah Academy
Brookline, MA
08.1988 - 06.1994
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-1994

Bachelor of Arts - English/Education

Assumption College
Worcester, MA
05-1988

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Student rapport
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Collaborative learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Student engagement

Accomplishments

  • National Board Certifed
  • Fulbright Teacher
  • Ford Oratory Fellow

Certification

  • WA Teacher Certification 1-8
  • Social Studies Endorsement
  • Reading Grades K-12 Credential

Timeline

Teacher

Ocean Beach School District
08.1997 - Current

Teacher

Guam Department Of Education
08.1995 - 06.1997

Teacher, Grades 6-8

Torah Academy
08.1988 - 06.1994
  • WA Teacher Certification 1-8
  • Social Studies Endorsement
  • Reading Grades K-12 Credential

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Boston University

Bachelor of Arts - English/Education

Assumption College
Kelly Jacobsen