KELSEY OLNEY
Sultan,WA
Summary
I value fostering deep, positive, trusting relationships and the impact that relationships have on increased student growth. All children learn at different rates and rigor is critical to support growth. Before students can truly engage in rigorous learning, their social emotional needs must be met. It is integral for students to discover a sense of self and an understanding of diversity. It is critical to be responsive to student needs. Evidence-based strategies are essential to support whole group and individual instruction. Positive behavior management strategies cultivate and support the classroom environment for learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Resource Room
Chain Lake Elementary - Monroe School District
- Provided interventions for students in their general education class by modifying course work and with individualized accommodations
- Instructed 1:1 and small groups for math, literacy, social emotional and behavior goals
- Collected data on each student
- Wrote IEPs
- Attended students guidance team, evaluation and IEP meetings
- Collaborated with parents, general education teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators
- Utilized Eureka Math Curriculum, Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention and Edmark Sight Word program.
Science Summer Camp Instructor
WWU C.A.R.E.S Science Summer Camp
- Instructed a week long k-2 science and engineering camp over Zoom about light
- Created extremely engaging lessons equitable for all students participating.
K-5 Resource Room
Central Elementary School - Ferndale School District
- Provided direct instruction reading interventions to fourth grade students utilizing Corrective Reading Curriculum
- Utilized DIBLES assessments
- Supported students in 4th grade class during literacy workshops.
Resource Room
Sehome High School - Bellingham Public Schools
- Gained experience in administering curriculum-based assessments in language arts and math
- Provided supports for students with general education coursework.
First Grade Classroom Support
Bernice Vossbeck Elementary - Lynden School District
- Spent one full day per-week supporting students in a first grade classroom
- Created and instructed lessons in math, reading and science
- Focused on implementing behavior management skills.
Substitute Teacher
Northshore School District
09.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans and curriculum to teach core subjects to students in grades K-5
- Maintained classroom procedures, routines and behavior management systems
- Upheld classroom management expectations to support student success
- Substituted in specialist classrooms and in special education classrooms
- Created a safe and consistent learning environment for all students
Kindergarten & First Grade Music Specialist
East Ridge Elementary - Northshore School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Educated students on foundational music skills for singing and playing non-pitched percussion instruments
- Regularly assessed student progress for meeting state music standards
- Collaborated with general education teachers, music team and administration to support student success
- Organized concerts and assemblies, showcasing student talent and progress
Learning Center Special Education Teacher
Maywood Hills Elementary - Northshore School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported students in grades K-5 with academic and social emotional IEP goals
- Planned small group and individual instruction in reading, writing, math and social skills
- Modified and differentiated general education curriculum aligned with students IEPs
- Collected daily and weekly assessment data
- Developed initial and renewal IEPs, progress reports and behavior plans tailored to individual student needs
- Held initial and renewal IEP meetings
- Collaborated with general education teachers, administration and staff to support student growth
- Planned and monitored paraeducator small group instruction
- Utilized Phono-Graphix, iReady, Math Expressions and Second Step SEL curriculum
Third Grade Teacher
Maywood Hills Elementary - Northshore School District
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Long-term substitute in a third grade classroom with 25 students
- Instructed literacy, math, science and SEL daily using classroom curriculum
- Utilized effective behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment
- Assessed student understanding and progress using various assessment strategies to inform instruction
- Provided targeted instruction to students in small groups to support success in core academic areas.
- Collaborated with third grade team, specialists and administration to support student achievement
First Grade Teacher
East Ridge Elementary - Northshore School District
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Instructed 22 students in a first grade classroom
- Developed strong behavior management techniques
- Taught whole group literacy, math and SEL
- Provided 1:1 and small group interventions in literacy and math
- Frequently collected lesson and assessment data
- Utilized PBIS strategies
- Collaborated with first grade team, specialist, paraprofessionals and administrators
- Utilized Canvas, Units of Study curriculum, iReady, Math Expressions and Second Step SEL curriculum.
Education
BAE with dual endorsements in Elementary Education and Special Education -
Western Washington University
2021
Associate in Integrated Studies -
Cascadia College
2018
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Targeted Interventions
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Evaluation and Assessment Strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Educational Technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Classroom
- Common Core Standards and State Standards
- Team Collaboration
Student Teaching
First Grade Teacher- East Ridge Elementary - Northshore School District
Woodinville, WA - 08/2021-12/2021
Instructed 22 students in a first grade classroom
- Developed strong behavior management techniques to promote a positive learning environment
- Taught whole group literacy, math and SEL using district curriculum
- Provided 1:1 and small group targeted interventions in literacy and math to support student growth
- Frequently collected lesson and assessment data to inform further instruction
- Utilized PBIS strategies
- Collaborated with first grade team, specialist, paraprofessionals and administrators. Utilized Units of Study curriculum, Math Expressions and Second Step SEL curriculum
Special Education Resource Room Teacher - Chain Lake Elementary - Monroe School District
Monroe, WA - 03/2021-06/2021
- Supported students in grades K-5 with academic, behavior and social emotional IEP goals
- Delivered specially designed instruction to students in-person and virtually
- Provided interventions for students in their general education class by modifying course work and with individualized accommodations
- Instructed 1:1 and small groups for math, literacy, social emotional and behavior goals
- Collected daily and weekly data on student IEP goals
- Attended student guidance team, evaluation and IEP meetings
- Wrote IEPs for students and lead IEP meetings
- Collaborated with parents, general education teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators.
- Utilized iReady, Eureka Math Curriculum, Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention and Edmark Sight Word program.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Northshore School District
09.2022 - Current
Kindergarten & First Grade Music Specialist
East Ridge Elementary - Northshore School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Learning Center Special Education Teacher
Maywood Hills Elementary - Northshore School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Maywood Hills Elementary - Northshore School District
01.2022 - 03.2022
First Grade Teacher
East Ridge Elementary - Northshore School District
08.2021 - 12.2021
K-5 Resource Room
Chain Lake Elementary - Monroe School District
Science Summer Camp Instructor
WWU C.A.R.E.S Science Summer Camp
K-5 Resource Room
Central Elementary School - Ferndale School District
Resource Room
Sehome High School - Bellingham Public Schools
First Grade Classroom Support
Bernice Vossbeck Elementary - Lynden School District
BAE with dual endorsements in Elementary Education and Special Education -
Western Washington University
Associate in Integrated Studies -
Cascadia College
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