Kelsey Schweizer
Summary
Dedicated candidate for 2026-2027 elementary school teaching role, committed to utilizing skills and achievements to enhance educational experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 1st Grade
La Junta Primary School
La Junta
08.2011 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student progress regularly through observations and standardized tests.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student engagement and participation.
- Participated in professional development training in backwards planning, data teams, reading, and math
Summer School & Tiger Tots Teacher
East Otero School District
La Junta
06.2013 - 07.2025
- Conducted small group instruction to enhance student understanding and readiness.
- Implemented strategies to prepare students for kindergarten success.
- Communicated clear expectations to guide student behavior and engagement.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
4-H Adventure Camp Counselor and Program Assistant
Colorado State University-Jefferson County Extension
Golden
06.2007 - 07.2011
- Designed and co-taught hands-on activities centered around science to 30 children ages 8-10
- Managed and monitored the safety of children
- Coordinated implementation of science exploration curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
- Supervised high school volunteers during community service events, fostering leadership skills and community involvement
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance public engagement and awareness.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for workshops and educational events.
- Assisted in developing training materials for diverse audiences and participants.
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade, Dual Language
Monterey Community School
Denver
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Instructed small group literacy lessons using Every Child a Reader and Writer
- Created individualized literacy instruction using diverse reading and writing strategies to meet specific student needs
- Planned and executed whole-class lessons for limited English and bilingual students in math, science, and social studies
- Developed and implemented thematic units on geography and science, integrating reading, math, and communication skills to enhance interdisciplinary learning
- Documented student progress through running records and writing samples to inform instruction and support targeted interventions
- Participated in professional development training in backwards planning, data teams, reading, and math
Field Experience, 3rd Grade
Galeton Elementary School
Galeton
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted the teacher three days a week
- Facilitated literacy lessons for the whole-class using Houghton-Mifflin and technology
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress
- Provided one-on-one support for students in math and literacy
- Implemented small group instruction using Number Worlds math intervention while monitoring growth
- Differentiated instruction for individual students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2011
High School Diploma -
Ralston Valley High School
Arvada, CO05-2007
Skills
- Literacy development
- Personalized instruction
- Curriculum design
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
Certification
- Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham Basic Training
- Orton-Gillingham Advanced Morphology
- Capturing Kids' Hearts 1 & 2
- Kagan Training
Leadership Experience
- School Turnaround Leadership Development
- District Advisory Council Member
- Family School Committee Partnership Committee Member
- Mentor Teacher
- New Teacher Mentor
- PTO President 2025-2026
- Building Leadership Team
- S-Cap System Support Reviewer
Timeline
Summer School & Tiger Tots Teacher
East Otero School District
06.2013 - 07.2025
Elementary Teacher, 1st Grade
La Junta Primary School
08.2011 - Current
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade, Dual Language
Monterey Community School
01.2011 - 05.2011
Field Experience, 3rd Grade
Galeton Elementary School
08.2010 - 12.2010
4-H Adventure Camp Counselor and Program Assistant
Colorado State University-Jefferson County Extension
06.2007 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Northern Colorado
High School Diploma -
Ralston Valley High School