Kelsey Holtz

Dedicated and results-driven professional with a background in education, coaching, and business management, combining strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Experienced in mentoring, curriculum development, and client engagement, with a proven ability to motivate individuals, manage schedules, and implement technology-driven solutions. Adept at using CRM tools, social media, and email marketing platforms to foster community engagement and business growth. Passionate about helping others succeed through structured guidance, accountability, and personalized support. A proactive problem-solver with exceptional time management, multitasking, and relationship-building abilities.

• CPR Certified

• First Aid Certified

• T.E.A. South Dakota National Education Association Building Representative

• Tea Area Elementary Building and District Leadership Teams

• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified

• T.E.A. South Dakota National Education Association
• Tea Area Elementary Building and District Leadership Teams

• Elementary Teacher, Grade 2, Tea Area Elementary, Tea, SD, 08/01/14, Present, Create a welcoming, safe, friendly classroom environment through classroom rules, procedures, and respectful, reciprocal relationships with students, families, and staff members, Plan and instruct multiple curricula including mathematics, reading, writing, science, social studies, and art incorporating Common Core Standards, South Dakota State Standards through lesson planning, student learning activities, and assessments, Differentiate instruction to meet all needs, interests, and abilities of students; including those on IEPs, 504s, Behavior Management Plans, and ESL students, Plan, implement, and assist with purposeful, meaningful student assignments, Assess accomplishments of students through formal and informal assessments such as DRA, DIBELS, and NWEA, Maintain accurate progress reports and documentation of student growth, Demonstrate effective, appropriate, and clear behavior management skills with 22 diverse students, Develop strong relationships with students, parents, teaching team, and staff members through a variety of ways such as class websites, newsletters, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions, Utilize a variety of technology resources such as Smart Board, computers, iPads, iPods, Apple TV, Brain Pop Jr., Scootpad, Raz Kids, Skoolbo, Reading A-Z, and more, Maintain and participate in professional development growth opportunities through meetings, trainings, and classes
• Student Teacher, Grade 1, Roosevelt Elementary, Watertown, SD, 01/01/14, 04/30/14, Developed and implemented lesson plans in all subject areas that integrated the goals of cooperating teacher, Evaluated student progress through informal and formal assessments, Provided input and feedback to children, teaching team, and parents through newsletters, emails, and face to face interactions, Applied effective classroom management skills
• Practicum, Grade 2, Brandon Elementary, Brandon, SD, 09/01/13, 12/31/13, Planned and implemented effective lessons responsive to needs and interests of individual children in diverse settings, Effectively communicated (orally and in writing) with children, colleagues, families, and community, Actively reflected on classroom practices and lessons taught through journals, assignments, and conversations with cooperating teacher
• Student Teacher, Preschool, SDSU Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education, Brookings, SD, 01/01/13, 04/30/13, Program accredited by National Association for Education of Young Children, Created and implemented activities for groups and individuals ages 15 months-3 years, Reflected on observations of children's behavior with teaching team and supervisor, Designed daily journal highlights and weekly newsletters for parents
• Assistant Teacher, Peace Lutheran Church Early Childhood Center, Brookings, SD, 08/01/11, 12/31/12, Assisted teachers in planning and implementing activities with children between the ages of 3 and 5 years, Provided quality, nurturing care to infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks-3 years, Established and maintained effective relationships with children, parents, and staff