Kelsey Gay

Detail-driven project professional with a strong background in education and over three years of experience managing complex schedules, leading cross-functional communication, and delivering results in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments. Holds a Master’s in Special Education and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, with demonstrated success planning, coordinating, and executing multiple priorities — including individualized education plans, stakeholder meetings, and outcome reporting. Known for bringing clarity, structure, and calm to complex workflows, transitioning into project coordination with a focus on process improvement, timeline management, and team alignment. Passionate about driving efficiency and creating systems that enable organizations to meet goals and grow sustainably.

Indian Orchard Elementary School, Springfield MA - Grade 1 Teacher

08/2023-Present

• Led cross-functional planning and execution of the school’s first-ever summer academic program for first-grade students, securing long-term inclusion through results-driven design and stakeholder alignment.
• Managed logistics and vendor coordination for school-wide events and grade-level field trips, ensuring smooth execution and positive participant experiences.
• Collaborated with cross-grade teams to implement initiatives that improved student engagement and teacher workflow, demonstrating leadership in team coordination and process optimization.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instructional plans aligned to performance benchmarks, tracking growth using quantitative data and adjusting strategies accordingly.

Hayden McFadden Elementary School, New Bedford, MA - Kindergarten Teacher

08/2022-06/2023

• Acted as a project lead for classroom operations, integrating district-wide initiatives and instructional programs (Wonders, iReady) while adapting content for diverse learners.
• Established and maintained proactive communication channels with key stakeholders (parents, admin, specialists) via ClassDojo, newsletters, and in-person updates to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Collected and analyzed performance data (via STAR, Heggerty, iReady, Fundations) to inform instructional decisions, demonstrating strong data interpretation and reporting skills.

John J Doran School, Fall River, MA - Summer Program Teacher

07/2022-08/2022

• Designed and implemented targeted summer learning experiences aligned with Grade 2 objectives, enhancing retention and student engagement.
• Maintained a collaborative and organized classroom, applying strong time management and program delivery skills under a condensed timeline.

John J Doran School, Fall River, MA - Summer Program Paraprofessional

07/2021-08/2021

• Supported lead educators in delivering math, literacy, and science programming, while assisting in maintaining a safe, structured, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability as a team contributor within a dynamic short-term program.

• Initial License, Early Childhood Education (PreK-2), Massachusetts
• Initial License, Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8), Massachusetts
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsed