Kelly Lenihan
Livonia,MI
Summary
Dedicated educator with 10 years of hands-on experience creating engaging and interactive learning experiences. Focused on integrating technology alongside traditional teaching methods. Recognized for maintaining safe, loving environment to encourage children to explore and learn.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator - 2nd Grade
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit , MI
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
- Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
Paraprofessional
Livonia Public Schools
Livonia, MI
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
Livonia, MI
06.2014 - 09.2023
- Created a better understanding of time management and developing new ways to successfully implement events and activities within the family unit.
- Developed stronger skills in multitasking throughout the day to day needs of others.
- Participated and volunteered in the PTA for Welcome Table, school fundraisers, and as a classroom helper.
- Strengthened communication skills, listening skills, and discipline skills to successfully run a functioning household.
- Developed individual behavior plans for my child with special needs. (Examples: charts, lists, routines, etc.)
- Became a strong advocate for children with special needs. Helping to include them in daily routines and learning opportunities.
- Stayed organized and on a budget to help create a successful family dynamic.
Lead Teacher
University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classroom to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Observed and evaluated college students while they implemented lessons based on a child centered environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Teacher Assistant
University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Assisted with ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess development levels of children.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Observed and tracked behaviors to assist with assessments.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Pursued continuing education to enhance knowledge and skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI04.2005
Associate of Arts - Education
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI06.2001
Skills
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Flexible and adaptive
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Mentoring and coaching
- Safe learning environment
- Lesson planning
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Livonia Public Schools
10.2023 - 06.2024
Educator - 2nd Grade
Detroit Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Self Employed
06.2014 - 09.2023
Lead Teacher
University of Michigan
08.2006 - 06.2014
Teacher Assistant
University of Michigan
09.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Associate of Arts - Education
Henry Ford College
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