Kelsey Carnes
Charleston,SC
Summary
Kelsey is an organized, efficient worker with strong interpersonal and professional communication skills. She is passionate about fostering work environments that cultivate safe, respectful, and intentional relationships between individuals and teams. Kelsey's vision in every workspace is to empower students, clients, and team members to succeed by setting clear expectations and promoting effective communication and holistic care models.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle Grades English Teacher
James Island Christian School
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics and meeting the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among classes of 12-15 students.
- Planned dynamic, differentiated lessons to increase student engagement comprehension of challenging literary concepts and writing skills.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Barista
The Hemingway
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor, promptly addressing their needs, and handling complaints professionally and promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.
- Managed time effectively, coordinating with teams of 2-3 people to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
Enrollment Counselor
Charleston Southern University
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed active applicant pool of 300-400+ students, enhancing student enrollment by providing consistent, timely communication, personalized counseling sessions, and collaborative appointments with appropriate departments.
- Increased program visibility through effective networking within local communities and schools, conducting informative presentations at various events, and fostering partnerships that led to increased enrollment opportunities.
- Supported the development of financial aid packages tailored to individual student needs, helping ensure affordability and accessibility for diverse populations.
- Promoted a customer-service oriented approach within the enrollment department, leading to high levels of satisfaction among prospective and current students.
- Met and exceeded personal enrollment goals at each stage of the enrollment funnel for 2021 and 2022.
Assistant Teacher to Younger Toddlers
James Island Christian School
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development of 12 pre-K students using creative educational strategies, structured classroom activities, and consistent positive reinforcement.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to complete daily tasks such as reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs, assisting in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assisted lead teacher in identifying and targeting opportunities for individualized instruction with each student, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Infant/Toddler Assistant
James Island Christian School
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Functioned as a stand-in emergency teacher lead for 5-student infant class after personnel changes.
- Established open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child's progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Writing Tutor
Charleston Southern University Writing Center
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted approximately 20-30 clients per week on a weekly or as-needed basis, providing one-on-one writing, editing, or grammar tutoring to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
- Enabled non-native English speakers to overcome linguistic barriers by offering tailored instruction on grammar principles and vocabulary acquisition.
- Collaborated with professors to track student learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Collaborated with director and fellow tutors to share resources, strategies, and best practices for effective tutoring sessions.
K-12 Tutor
The Success Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Adapted instructional approaches based on each student's unique learning style, maximizing educational outcomes.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education through goal-setting activities that fostered accountability and self-reflection.
- Provided ongoing support to parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and offering guidance on ways to reinforce learning at home.
- Assisted high school students with study materials specifically tailored to improve SAT/ACT test scores.
- [Laid off due to COVID shut-downs.]
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Charleston Southern University
Charleston05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English: Writing Emphasis
Charleston Southern University
05.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relations
- Active Listening
- Creative Problem Solving
- Adapting to Different Leadership Styles
- Collaborative Learning
- Organizational Ability
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Editing and Proofreading
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Volunteer Experience
Hope Church Romania - Volunteer Youth and Humanitarian Worker
06/2022-09/2022
Volunteer ESL Instructor [ended due to COVID shutdowns]
01/2020-03/2020
Sefer Literary Magazine - Assistant Editor
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
Cru - Student Leader at Charleston Southern University
Spring 2018-Spring 2020
Presentations
"Proto-Feminism in Shakespeare's Othello," Charleston Southern Spring Symposium, Charleston, SC
04/2018
"Presence and Promise in Exodus 33," Charleston Southern Spring Symposium, Charleston, SC
04/2019
"The Charleston Mystique," South Carolina: Real and Imagined Conference, Greenville, SC
03/2020
Timeline
Middle Grades English Teacher
James Island Christian School
02.2023 - 05.2024
Barista
The Hemingway
01.2023 - 02.2023
Enrollment Counselor
Charleston Southern University
02.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Teacher to Younger Toddlers
James Island Christian School
08.2020 - 02.2021
Infant/Toddler Assistant
James Island Christian School
05.2020 - 08.2020
K-12 Tutor
The Success Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Writing Tutor
Charleston Southern University Writing Center
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - English: Writing Emphasis
Charleston Southern University
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