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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
2013.08 - 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
2012.08 - 2014.08
  • 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
2002.01 - 2011.06
  • 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
2000.08 - 2002.10

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
1991.08 - 1996.12

Skills

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Certification

Google Certified Education, Levels I and II

Software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Software Programs

LMS Systems

Timeline

Google Certified Education, Levels I and II
2021-06

Texas Teacher Certification: 4-8 ELA; 4-12 Social Studies; EC -12 ESL Supplemental

2018-03

District Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach

La Academia De Estrellas Charter School
2013.08 - Current

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Dallas Independent School District
2012.08 - 2014.08

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Kyrene Elementary School Distict
2002.01 - 2011.06

Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix
2000.08 - 2002.10

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Texas At El Paso
1991.08 - 1996.12
Kelly WhitfieldDistrict Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach