Kelly Martin
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Tutor
Randolph School
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Specialized in helping struggling students in both elementary and middle school with one-on-one instruction.
- Communicated effectively with the family, classroom teacher, and my superiors to ensure success for the student.
- Achieved significant progress with each student, as indicated by benchmark assessments.
Co-Founder of Local Scholarship Organization
Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization
Huntsville, AL
08.2013 - Current
- Partnered with my co-founder, Brad Garland, to build our scholarship-granting organization from the ground up. The Alabama Accountability Act, passed in 2013, prompted us to create this non-profit organization.
- Contribute strategic leadership as an active member of the Board of Directors from 'Day 1,' and continue serving on the Board currently twelve years later. I was the board secretary for four years.
- Regularly assisted our Executive Director in planning our yearly recurring, highly attended events, like the "Back to School Bash" and our "Donor Appreciation Event."
- Our organization, led by our fantastic Executive Director, raises nearly one million dollars a year. This money goes directly to under-resourced families to provide a scholarship for their child to attend a private school that best meets the needs of the child.
Private Teacher
Self-employeed
Huntsville, AL
08.2007 - Current
- I am the primary tutor for over 18 students, whom I teach one-on-one in my own home classroom.
- I specialize in forming relationships with the entire family, providing regular face-to-face communication, and academic consultation.
Lead Attorney's Assistant, Part Time
Law Office of Brian Clark, PC
Huntsville, AL
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Assisted the defense team of lawyers on two capital murder cases.
- I researched case law, wrote motions to be granted by the judge, served as the team representative when communicating with our experts, and participated with the legal team each day during the court trial.
- Managed the business aspects of the office.
Academic Coach
Ashlee Grove & Associates
Huntsville, AL
05.2016 - 05.2018
- I taught high school students how to write literary analyses, history, and executive functioning skills.
- Served as a liaison between parents, as well as the Randolph School faculty.
Co-Director and Co-Founder
Little Linc Preschool, Lincoln Village Ministries
Huntsville, AL
07.2014 - 05.2017
- After being awarded the Jane K. With the Lowe grant, which funded our entire first year before the school even opened its doors, my co-founder and I established and developed a Montessori preschool program that was a new addition to Lincoln Village Ministries.
- As Co-Director, I managed a team of teachers and volunteers.
- I designed and implemented a mandatory parent education program to help provide essential skills for home-based educational support.
Elementary School Reading and Writing Aide
Huntsville City Schools, Blossomwood Elementary
Huntsville, AL
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Visited third-grade classrooms on a weekly basis, providing specialized instruction in small group and whole class setting.
- Worked collaboratively with the classroom teachers to ensure maximum success for students.
- Tracked students' progress through data collection and presentation of successful benchmark goals being met.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Randolph School
Huntsville, AL
08.2004 - 05.2007
- I taught 5th grade, integrating reading, writing, and social studies in block-style classes. Incorporated character education, literature circles, and guided reading based on the school's curriculum.
- Served on the school Admissions Team, and led an after-school club.
Elementary School Teacher
Harvest School, Madison County School System
Huntsville, AL
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Was part of the first ever fifth-grade team at this school. Taught a large group of students, teaching all subjects in an inclusive classroom.
Elementary School Teacher
McKendree Elementary, Gwinnett County, GA
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2002 - 05.2003
- I taught 5th grade in an inclusive classroom, teaching reading, writing, grammar, and math.
- Worked with English as a second language learners, students with disabilities and IEP plans.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2002
Skills
- Visionary leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Establishing natural rapport with clients
- Goal Setting
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Highly organized
Affiliations
- Active downtown-living community maven! My family left the suburbs a decade ago because of our love for downtown Huntsville. I'm fully immersed in local community events, live music, our vibrant restaurant culture, and local small business owners.
- A teacher to my core, I an am avid reader.
- In my spare time, I enjoy hosting Book Clubs, Bunco Groups, and hosting parties in my home where friends can come and gather and "do life" together.
- Meeting new people and making meaningful connections in the community.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Tutor
Randolph School
08.2023 - Current
Academic Coach
Ashlee Grove & Associates
05.2016 - 05.2018
Lead Attorney's Assistant, Part Time
Law Office of Brian Clark, PC
01.2016 - 02.2019
Co-Director and Co-Founder
Little Linc Preschool, Lincoln Village Ministries
07.2014 - 05.2017
Co-Founder of Local Scholarship Organization
Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization
08.2013 - Current
Elementary School Reading and Writing Aide
Huntsville City Schools, Blossomwood Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
Private Teacher
Self-employeed
08.2007 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Randolph School
08.2004 - 05.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Harvest School, Madison County School System
08.2003 - 05.2004
Elementary School Teacher
McKendree Elementary, Gwinnett County, GA
08.2002 - 05.2003
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Auburn University
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