Kelsey Oatts
Summary
Caring Teacher who believes in meeting every child where they are. Passionate able learning through play, growth at their own pace and always remembering tolet them be little.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Special Education Teacher
EVSC Virtual Academy
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed the first Special Education Life Skills K-12 program for EVSC Virtual Academy.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress and success.
Kindergarten Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Substitute Teacher
Mascoutah School District
02.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Learning And Behavior Disorders
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2019
Skills
- Classroom and Behavior management
- Building relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
- Creativity in teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Mascoutah School District
02.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Teacher
EVSC Virtual Academy
05.2020 - 06.2021
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
05.2020 - 07.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Henderson County Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Learning And Behavior Disorders
Murray State University
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