Kelly Stokesbary
Niceville,FL
Summary
Proactive Teacher with extensive experience fostering supportive learning environments and managing classroom behavior. Skilled in interactive teaching methods, differentiated instruction, and integrating technology to enhance student engagement. Strong collaborator with a focus on continuous professional development and promoting cultural awareness in the curriculum.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Rocky Bayou Christian School
10.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Administrative Assistant
Heights Tutoring Center
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FLAssociate of Science - Zoo Science
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Student assessment
Certification
- Undergraduate Certificate in K-12 Teaching and Learning 2023
Timeline
Teacher
Rocky Bayou Christian School
10.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Heights Tutoring Center
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Science - Zoo Science
Pensacola Christian College
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