Kelly Vander Leest
Sergeant Bluff,Iowa
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Sergent Bluff - Luton Community School District
Sergeant Bluff, IA
10.2014 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Swim Coach
Siouxland Shark Swim Team
Sioux City, Iowa
06.2004 - 12.2010
- Guided students through different swimming strokes and strategies to increase stamina.
- Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of students.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students as young as 5 years old.
- Maintained open communications with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed about schedules, administrative requirements and class updates.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
Teen Parents Coordinator
Siouxland Youth For Christ
Sioux City , IA
02.2002 - 03.2007
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Assisted with researching grants and grant writing tasks.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA05.2004
Skills
- Student Progress Reporting
- Classroom Integration
- Educational Settings
- Behavior Management
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Redirection
- Group Activities
- Managing Discipline
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educating Students
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Sergent Bluff - Luton Community School District
10.2014 - Current
Swim Coach
Siouxland Shark Swim Team
06.2004 - 12.2010
Teen Parents Coordinator
Siouxland Youth For Christ
02.2002 - 03.2007
Master of Education in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Morningside University
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