Kelsey Stoka
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in curriculum development and facilitation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing needs, and drive educational success. Expertise in instructional design, program implementation, and fostering positive learning environment. Known for reliability and results-oriented approach.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Facilitator, Instructional Coach
Sugar Creek Charter School
Charlotte, NC
2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum frameworks to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to align instructional strategies with state standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on innovative teaching techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments and improvements.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for curriculum delivery and assessment methods.
- Monitored curriculum implementation, assessing its overall effectiveness and making data-driven recommendations for ongoing improvement efforts.
Lead Teacher, Grade Level Team Lead, Teacher Mentor
KIPP Change Academy
Charlotte, NC
01.2020 - 2023
- Lead and mentored a team of new teachers and Teaching Fellows
- Successfully mentored Teaching Fellows that earned Lead Teacher roles within 1 year
- Lead ELA and Math grade level content through curriculum internalization and teacher practice clinics
- Facilitated Professional Development for teachers
- Highest DIBELS testing and MAP score growth data in the KIPP NC Region
Lead Special Education Teacher
New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Lead Teacher in a self contained environment for students with Autism
- Integrated ABA therapy goals and methods in the classroom
- Special Educator of the Month award, October 2019
Founding Lead Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Grade Level Team Lead, Teacher Instructional Coach
KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Organize and facilitate weekly content team meetings
- Analyzed grade wide data and supported grade wide to provide data driven instruction
- Member of the Philadelphia School Partnership Literacy Community of Practice and aligned literacy curriculums to improve writing curriculums
- Modified and adapted curriculum to teach inclusive special education
Lead Special Education Teacher
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Plan and implemented all core subjects driven by PA and common core standards to align with Montessori method
- Differentiated instruction through varied assessment and small group teaching
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators and students to design and implement specific behavior programs to meet the individual needs of students
- Lead numerous IEP meetings to assess the development of children’s needs
Special Education Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
Chester, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Self contained learning environment for students with multiple disabilities
- Wrote IEP plans to incorporate academic and self care goals
- Lead IEP meetings to assess the development of children’s needs with a team of Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapists
Lead Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
Chester, PA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- First Grade teacher and team content lead
- Facilitate assessments such as DIBELS and G-RADE
- Analyze data to drive differentiated instruction
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education K-6, Special Education N-12
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA12-2011
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Mentoring teachers
- Standards alignment
- Curriculum mapping
- Educational leadership
Certification
- Wilson Reading System Dyslexia Specialist certification
- Wilson Reading System Level 1 certification
- FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
- Emerging School Leaders Program completion
- Emerging School Leaders Program Coach
- Want More? Do More! Instructional Leadership Cohort 2024-2025
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Grade Level Team Lead, Teacher Mentor
KIPP Change Academy
01.2020 - 2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
New Hanover County Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
Founding Lead Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Grade Level Team Lead, Teacher Instructional Coach
KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Special Education Teacher
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Special Education Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Curriculum Facilitator, Instructional Coach
Sugar Creek Charter School
2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education K-6, Special Education N-12
Bloomsburg University