Kelsey Oakes
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2023
- Instruct all students on the MN State Standards
- 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.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Develop my own curriculum to meet my students needs and match state standards
- Data-driven decisions guided instruction.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Joy Summer Program
Genius, Grant Recipient
01.2021
- 2022 |
- Minneapolis Foundation
- I designed and taught two weeklong summer school class focusing on the craft of writing memoirs and poetry as well as meditation, yoga, and boxing
- Students ranged in age from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Mentor | Regina Neighborhood
01.2013 - Current
- Meet with high school students to discuss social scenarios, give advice and offer support.
USA Boxing Coach
Lucy Laney Boxing Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Coached athletes from age 5-18
- Designed and led HIT workouts, yoga classes, and meditation sessions
- Coached athletes in USA boxing sanctioned competitions in multiple states throughout the USA.
- Coordinated training and instruction of participants in basic boxing techniques and physical training regimens.
- Monitored guest and participant behavior and enforced rules, regulations and safety precautions at boxing facility.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Satisfaction
- Creative Instruction Style
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Classroom Management
- Motivating Students
- IEP Development
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Effective Listening
- Trauma-Based Behavior
- Providing Guidance
Timeline
Joy Summer Program
Genius, Grant Recipient
01.2021
USA Boxing Coach
Lucy Laney Boxing Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
Mentor | Regina Neighborhood
01.2013 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Catherine University
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