Kelly Kooyers
Redwood Valley,CA
Summary
Energetic academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities, and assessments to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher -Substitute
Ukiah Unified School District
Ukiah, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Paraprofessional Educator
Ukiah Unified School District
Ukiah, CA
08.2013 - 01.2023
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who required extra support.
- Conducted educational assessments and monitored student progress.
- Facilitated small group instruction as needed by the teacher or school district.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Server
Broiler Steakhouse and Bar
Redwood Valley, CA
05.1997 - 05.2017
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & Teaching Licensure
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA06.1999
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Special Needs Support
- Student Engagement
- Physical Education
- Mathematics Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Activity management
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary Education
- Group and Differentiated Instruction
Affiliations
Lots of personal and professional experience with children of all abilities.
Experience with IEP meetings and incorporating accommodations for children with disabilities.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher -Substitute
Ukiah Unified School District
05.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Ukiah Unified School District
08.2013 - 01.2023
Server
Broiler Steakhouse and Bar
05.1997 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education & Teaching Licensure
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
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