KELLY ORVICK
Antioch,CA
Summary
Professional educator with a strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lone Tree Elementary School
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Computer Teacher | Instructional Coach | Technology Coordinator
Hart-Ransom Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Serve as sole education technology coordinator, technology coach, and computer teacher managing all technology for school with 70 staff members and 725 students.
- Help manage installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for student Chromebooks plus all staff devices.
- Provide direct, instructional support and guidance to teachers on integrating technology within classrooms.
- Research, evaluate, identify, and recommend new technologies to serve as learning tools for students.
- Identify best practices for technology integration, trends, and applications related to technology use in the school program. Responsible for asset management and year-end inventory.
- Direct training sessions on technology usage for teachers.
- Teach Computers to all 6 -7 -8 grade students.
Instructional Technology Coach
Lodi Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Collaborate with school-level instructional staff for instructional planning, co-teaching, and modeling strategies for effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning.
- Collaborates with instructional supervisors and other division staff on curriculum development for technology integration.
- Research new technology integration techniques and resources and disseminate to instructional staff.
- Participate in meetings, workshops and/or training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Maintain a variety of files, documents and/or records for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and complying with mandated requirements.
Teacher
Lodi Unified School District
02.1998 - 09.2014
- Prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Support students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Supply one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Encourage students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Communicate effectively with parents and educators from various grade levels.
- Implement after-school programs providing added support to students and encourage student participation.
Education
Google Certified Innovator - Online
Google Certified Innovator Program
01.2018
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
Concordia University
Irvine, CA01.2017
Google Trainer Certification - undefined
Google Online Training
Lodi, CA01.2017
Master of Arts, Master of Education - Crosscultural Teaching
National University
Stockton, CA01.2003
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-CLAD - undefined
National University
Stockton, CA01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Independent Studies-Elementary Child Education
National University
Stockton, CA01.1998
Skills
- A compassionate agent for change with skills in active listening and written and oral communications
- Results-driven with the ability to set and meet ambitious targets
- Solid experience with curriculum development and daily lesson planning
- A broad general education and dedication to lifelong learning
- Substantial knowledge in content areas and pedagogical practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Strong work ethic, high ethical standards, self confidence, and good time-management skills
Accomplishments
- CLS, EdTechTeam, CUE, ETC!, and SJCOE Tech Summit Presenter
- Google Innovator Certified 2018
- 2016 Google EDU on Air Presenter Participant
- Two Master's degrees: Masters of Education, Major in Cross cultural Teaching and Educational Technology
- Twenty years of experience teaching regular education, grades 5-8
- Ten years as an Instructional Technology Coach
- Six years as an Education Technology Coordinator
Timeline
Teacher
Lone Tree Elementary School
07.2024 - 09.2024
Computer Teacher | Instructional Coach | Technology Coordinator
Hart-Ransom Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2024
Instructional Technology Coach
Lodi Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2018
Teacher
Lodi Unified School District
02.1998 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
Concordia University
Google Trainer Certification - undefined
Google Online Training
Master of Arts, Master of Education - Crosscultural Teaching
National University
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-CLAD - undefined
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Independent Studies-Elementary Child Education
National University
Google Certified Innovator - Online
Google Certified Innovator Program
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