Kelsys Batista
Tampa,FL
Summary
Strong, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills that invigorates students to be proactive with their education. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Roland Park K-8, International Baccalaureate
07.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
E. Rivers Elementary International Baccalaureate
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, increasing student engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Meadowcreek Elementary
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed innovative lesson plans, resulting in increased student engagement and retention of material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and best practices for increased effectiveness across the school.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and hosting informative events related to curriculum content.
- Championed professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends to continuously enhance teaching skills.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Bolton Academy, International Baccalaureate
07.2015 - 09.2015
Elementary Teacher, Intermediate Grades
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2002 - 06.2015
- Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2002
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Multicultural Awareness
- Curriculum Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Spanish Fluency
- Distance Learning
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013
Ida. S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year 2008-2009
Certification
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Florida Professional Certificate, Elementary Education 1-6
Maryland Professilan Eligibility Certificate, Elementary Education 1-6
References
Scott Weaver, Principal
Cara VonAncken, Assistant Principal
Adrienne Rundle, IB Coordinator
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Roland Park K-8, International Baccalaureate
07.2016 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
E. Rivers Elementary International Baccalaureate
09.2015 - 06.2016
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Bolton Academy, International Baccalaureate
07.2015 - 09.2015
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Meadowcreek Elementary
07.2013 - 06.2015
Elementary Teacher, Intermediate Grades
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2002 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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