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Kelsey Sanchez

Yukon,OK

Summary

Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher (1st Grade)

Wiley Post Elementary
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.

Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)

Lincoln Learning Center
El Reno, OK
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
  • Marked homework assignments, tests, and special projects to communicate grading.
  • Designed effective practice lesson plans incorporating various teaching methods to garner results.
  • Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
  • Followed district policies and procedures to handle disciplinary issues.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Lincoln Learning Center
El Reno, OK
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12.2016

Skills

  • Individualized instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Reporting requirements
  • Lesson plan development
  • Student engagement
  • Technology integration
  • SMART Board proficient
  • Google and Microsoft proficient
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Training Experience

Student Intern

Rose Witcher Elementary, El Reno, OK (2016)

  • Developed a fun and engaging grade-appropriate unit that aligns with the state standards (OAS)
  • Modified and provided differentiation in lessons and activities for the success of each individual student
  • Attended parent teacher conferences, professional development, faculty meetings, 504 Plan meetings, IEP meetings, and staff collaboration meetings
  • Collaborated with other second grade teachers to design and execute cohesive lessons and units

Field Experiences

Rose Witcher Elementary School, El Reno, OK (2016)

  • Observed a second-grade classroom
  • Developed a five-day Social Studies unit over community
  • Integrated subject areas such as writing, art, and reading into the unit

Sunset Elementary School, Edmond, OK (2016)

  • Tutored a group of first-grade students in reading
  • Provided fun, meaningful games and exercises for students to enhance comprehension skills
  • Selected and read specific books that met the instructional level of students
  • Designed multiple forms of assessment to gather and understand student data

Mustang Canyon Ridge Intermediate, Mustang, OK (2016)

  • Observed a sixth-grade science investigation focused around the 5 E’s model of science (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate)
  • Questioned students as they worked and reflected over the lesson taught

Putnam Heights Elementary School, Oklahoma City, OK (2016)

  • Guided a group of third-grade students in a science investigation
  • Taught a two-day experimental science lesson over pendulums
  • Created science journals and provided tools for students to investigate hands-on

WIley Post Elementary School, Oklahoma City, OK (2015)

  • Conducted one-on-one math mini lessons
  • Worked with individual students to collect data and engage in new-age math practices

Astec Charter Middle School, Oklahoma City, OK (2015)

  • Developed reading lessons for a group of sixth-grade students
  • Provided students with grade-appropriate books and activities to enhance reading and comprehension skills

Central Middle School, Edmond, OK (2015)

  • Observed an eight-grade classroom
  • Initiated math exercises for students to collaborate and engage in
  • Created a math lesson over multi step equations that aligned with the primary teacher’s Plan and PASS standards
  • Visited other classrooms to collaborate with teachers and observe practices

Mustang Canyon Ridge Intermediate School, Mustang, OK (2015)

  • Observed a sixth-grade English Language Arts class
  • Created and executed an engaging grade-appropriate lesson involving the practice of vocabulary words

Additional Experience

Child Care Employment (2013-2016)

  • Provided care for children ages 1-7
  • Communicated and discussed plans of action with parents
  • Interacted with children, read and discussed stories, and engaged in various projects

Tutoring

  • Read leveled books with first-grade students and worked on comprehension skills
  • Assisted in grading student work based on the teacher’s requirements

References

Sheryl Rexach

Wiley Post Elementary School

6920 W. Britton Road, OKC, OK 73132

(405) 721-8123

sheryl.rexach@putnamcityschools.org

Jennifer Meacham

Wiley Post Elementary School

6920 W. Britton Road, OKC, OK 73099

(405) 721-8123

jennifer.meacham@putnamcityschools.org

Robin Holley

Lincoln Learning Center

425 Mercy Dr., El Reno, OK 73036

(405) 641-1116

robin.holley@elrenops.org

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher (1st Grade)

Wiley Post Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2023

Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)

Lincoln Learning Center
08.2017 - 05.2018

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Lincoln Learning Center
02.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of Central Oklahoma
Kelsey Sanchez