Kelly Redway
Elementary Education
St. Johns,FL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and varying teaching methods with the goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Experienced teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher
St. Johns County School District
2023.06 - Current
- Drives student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluates student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Identifies students needing academic support and implements actionable plans to effectively close achievement gaps.
- Communicates student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student performance.
- Adapts lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Incorporates technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Reading Endorsement
- Innovative instructor on Marzano Evaluation Scale
- Trained in Capturing Kids' Hearts methods to foster supportive and emotionally safe classroom environment for students.
Lead VPK Teacher
Fruit Cove Baptist Weekday Preschool
2015.03 - 2023.05
- Served as VPK Team Lead, supervising, training, and mentoring a team of ten teachers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Provided one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children remain engaged.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Director of Children's Ministry
Cross Creek Church
2007.06 - 2014.12
- Sourced, modified, and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Created and maintained safe, and nurturing environment for children.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
Elementary Teacher
Alachua County Public Schools
1994.01 - 2001.06
- Teacher of the Year, W.S. Talbot Elementary, 1999-2000
- Supervised university students at pre-internship and internship levels.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Faculty Trainer, Project CRISS
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 1993.01 - 1993.12
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 1989.08 - 1992.12
Skills
Elementary Education
undefinedTimeline
Elementary Teacher
St. Johns County School District
2023.06 - Current
Lead VPK Teacher
Fruit Cove Baptist Weekday Preschool
2015.03 - 2023.05
Director of Children's Ministry
Cross Creek Church
2007.06 - 2014.12
Elementary Teacher
Alachua County Public Schools
1994.01 - 2001.06
Master of Arts - Education
University of Florida
1993.01 - 1993.12
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Florida
1989.08 - 1992.12
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