Kelsey Biggers
Hickory,NC
Summary
Compassionate candidate driven to inspire lifelong learners. Demonstrates devotion to student empowerment with focus on enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting long-term success. Trained in providing individualized support, developing student-centered lesson plans, and modernizing curriculum designs. Eager for career as a Music Educator and currently pursuing NC certification.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Catawba County Schools
Hickory, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Graded classwork and assessments, providing detailed feedback to students and documenting information in student records.
Substitute Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
Hickory, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to further student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC12.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.2021
Skills
- Active Participation
- Cultural Awareness
- Music Selection
- Nurturing Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Relationship-building Skills
- Singing Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Vocal Techniques
Timeline
Student Teacher
Catawba County Schools
09.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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