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Kelly Strong

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Motivated and organized instructional leader, responsible for managing multiple classes of students, communications between staff and student families, an online learning platform and Google Workspace tools, and performing additional administrative tasks. Highly-adaptable professional tutor with a history of creating and modifying academic resources tailored to student needs. Continually seeking out further professional and personal development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

A Tutor's Touch
10.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for collecting and creating academic content specific to student needs
  • Independently investigated best practices to support different learning styles
  • Created and maintained an accurate weekly tutoring schedule
  • Recorded summaries of tutoring sessions and submitted weekly invoices to management
  • Strengthened relationships with students through frequent contact with students' families and student interest surveys.

Elementary School Teacher

Green Magnet Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Elementary School Teacher

Beaumont Magnet Academy
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Instructed 3 classes of fourth-grade students in math content and curriculum daily, facilitating learning for classes with 18 to 26 students
  • Designed resources catered to student needs that included: virtual learning resources, differentiated assignments and projects, and engaging skill-building games
  • Managed a team of 5 fourth-grade teachers as grade-level chair for the '22-'23 school school year which encompassed: clearly communicating upcoming events and requirements, collaborating to plan class events and rewards days, and providing support for lesson planning and implementing new teaching and learning strategies
  • Served as a teacher leader on the school's Instructional Leadership Team for the '22-'23 school year with responsibilities such as planning school-wide professional development, attending national education conferences, and staying updated on the latest district policies and expectations
  • Created and led formal professional development opportunities on instruction design and educational technology tools, namely the Reflex Math program, while pursuing further education on a variety of classroom technologies
  • Communicated clearly and frequently with students, families, and colleagues through email, phone calls, school messaging systems, Microsoft Teams meetings, and face-to-face conferences
  • Maintained an online learning management system and courses to serve both in person and virtual learners using Google Sheets, Slides, Docs, and Forms.

Education

Masters of Science, Theory & Practice of Teacher Education -

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
07.2019

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2018

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technology Integration

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Green Magnet Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024

Elementary School Teacher

Beaumont Magnet Academy
08.2019 - 05.2023

Tutor

A Tutor's Touch
10.2016 - Current

Masters of Science, Theory & Practice of Teacher Education -

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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