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Kelly Whitfield
District Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach
Irving,TX
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over twenty years of experience in e-learning, determining course plans, selecting curriculum and managing program implementation, and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired goals and progress. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
District Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach
La Academia De Estrellas Charter School
Dallas, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for all contents to increase standardized testing scores by 20% and school report card rating.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.
- Communicated and collaborated with parents, built positive relationships and fostered student success and achievement together.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Deployed multiple student data sources, regularly assessed student progress, modified instruction and continuously improved student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Kyrene Elementary School Distict
Phoenix, AZ
01.2002 - 06.2011
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Department Chair and Team Leader
Education
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 08.2000 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX 08.1991 - 12.1996
Skills
Progress tracking
Certification
Google Certified Education, Levels I and II
Software
Microsoft Software Programs
LMS Systems
Timeline
Google Certified Education, Levels I and II
06-2021
Texas Teacher Certification: 4-8 ELA; 4-12 Social Studies; EC -12 ESL Supplemental
03-2018
District Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach
La Academia De Estrellas Charter School
08.2013 - Current
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2012 - 08.2014
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Kyrene Elementary School Distict
01.2002 - 06.2011
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
08.2000 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas At El Paso
08.1991 - 12.1996
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