Kelsey Dyck
Aledo,United States
Summary
A passionate educator who specializes in Curriculum & Instruction, early literacy, and professional development. I hold a Master's Degree from the University of Texas-Arlington and have experience in leadership and coaching roles. I am currently an instructor at Moreland University where I train and mentor educators.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrucor/Mentor
Moreland University
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum related to Multilingual Learners, Early Literacy Curriculum, Technology Integration, Classroom Management, Assessments and RTI, Lesson Planning and Clinical Practice
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
1st Grade Teacher
Aledo ISD
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Served as team lead to help build educator knowledge in best instructional practices and lead PLC conferences
- Served on 2021-2022 Teacher Leadership Cohort to examine district achievements and initiate and adjust curriculum materials, scope and sequence, and assessment procedures accordingly
- Completed Science of Teaching Reading Certification
- Wrote and published first grade handwriting curriculum to close achievement gaps
- Developed engaging, data-driven instructional materials that incorporated exceptional experiences for all students.
1st Grade Teacher
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed and delivered engaging, Data-driven instructional learning and assessment materials through
- Served on Campus Engagement Committee
- Served as Education Liaison for instruction and coaching in the foundations of early literacy
- Coached district staff on LETRS and The Science of Teaching Reading
- Coached educators on virtual instruction and high-yield assessments
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
4th Grade Teacher
Midland ISD
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
M.ED Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Texas
Arlington,TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences, Human Development Classroom Management Early
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2014
Skills
- Collaboration Verbal and oral Communication
- Technology Leadership Public Speaking
- Canvas Critical Thinking Organization
- Lesson Planning Virtual Design
- RTI Familiarity
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Emergent Curriculum
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Public Speaking
Additional Information
- TEA , ESL Certification (06/2020 - 06/2026) TEA Science of Teaching Reading Certification (08/2022 - 8/2021) TEA Circle of Greatness Recipient (01/2020) Aledo ISD Circle of Greatness Recipient (05/2022 - 05/2022) Aledo ISD IDEA Award Nominee (08/2022 - 06/2022) Aledo ISD Nominated for creation of K-1 Writing Curriculum Teacher of the Month (01/2022 - 01/2022) Aledo ISD Multicultural Literature-Children (03/2019) Conference/Issuer of the certificate, Achievements/Tasks Achievements/Tasks Achievements/Tasks Achievements/Tasks Courses
Certification
EC-6
ESL
Science of Teaching Reading
Timeline
Instrucor/Mentor
Moreland University
01.2023 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Aledo ISD
08.2020 - 08.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
08.2016 - 08.2020
4th Grade Teacher
Midland ISD
01.2015 - 03.2016
M.ED Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences, Human Development Classroom Management Early
Texas Tech University
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