Kelly Weddingfeld
Professional School Counselor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting counseling program objectives by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Mike O'Callaghan I3 Learn Academy (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
05.2021 - Current
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Magnet School Recruiter
Mike O'Callaghan I3 Learn Academy (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Recruiting and retaining students in a STEM magnet program.
- Creating and implementing targeted recruitment plan.
- Working with teachers, counselors, students, and administration to ensure student success in a magnet program.
- Completed grade checks, probation meetings. dismissals, and withdraw paperwork and tracking.
PDE Instructor
Innovative Learning Environments (ILE)
Las Vegas, NV
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Instructed teachers/staff on Tier I Blended Learning Curriculum.
Science and Technology Teacher
Nevada Learning Academy (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Taught correct hand placement for typing and basic computer skills.
- Emphasized web etiquette and practical applications of technology for professional use.
Educational Computer Strategist
Clark High School (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Maintained 700+ campus workstations
- One-on-one teacher training
- In-service training
- Inventory tracking and management.
Science/Computer Science Teacher
Clark High School (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Educational Computer Strategist
Clark High School (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Maintained 300+ campus workstations
- One-on-one teacher training
- In-service training
- Inventory tracking and management.
Science Teacher
Clark High School (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Science Teacher
Garside Junior High School (CCSD)
Las Vegas, NV
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Education
M.ED Curriculum And Instruction - Emphasis School Counseling
Touro University
Henderson, Nevada 10.2018 - 08.2020
M. ED - Educational Technology
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA 10.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Biology/General Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA 08.1993 - 05.1996
No Degree - Secondary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 08.1991 - 05.1993
Skills
Mediation and crisis intervention
Conflict Resolution
Individual and family support
Student and Family Communication
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Mike O'Callaghan I3 Learn Academy (CCSD)
05.2021 - Current
M.ED Curriculum And Instruction - Emphasis School Counseling
Touro University
10.2018 - 08.2020
Magnet School Recruiter
Mike O'Callaghan I3 Learn Academy (CCSD)
08.2017 - 05.2021
PDE Instructor
Innovative Learning Environments (ILE)
09.2014 - 05.2018
Science and Technology Teacher
Nevada Learning Academy (CCSD)
08.2014 - 06.2017
Educational Computer Strategist
Clark High School (CCSD)
08.2011 - 06.2014
Science/Computer Science Teacher
Clark High School (CCSD)
08.2008 - 06.2011
Educational Computer Strategist
Clark High School (CCSD)
08.2004 - 06.2008
Science Teacher
Clark High School (CCSD)
08.2003 - 06.2004
M. ED - Educational Technology
Lesley University
10.2001 - 08.2003
Science Teacher
Garside Junior High School (CCSD)
08.2000 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Biology/General Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
08.1993 - 05.1996
No Degree - Secondary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
08.1991 - 05.1993