Kenya Elleby
Columbia,SC
Summary
Passionate and devoted professional dedicated to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Demonstrates skillful direction of classroom environments and implementation of positive, forward-thinking approaches to improve student behavior. Builds caring relationships while applying an analytical mindset and making effective decisions. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills with a thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
First Grade Teacher
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 25 first graders.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
First Grade and Second Grade Afterschool Teacher
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Observed and monitored children's activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
First Grade Teacher/Team Leader
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 25 first graders.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland County School District One
Columbia, SC
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
First Grade Teacher/Team Leader
OCSD- Whittaker Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
First Grade Teacher
OCSD- Whittaker Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Sales Associate
Beauty-Line
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Hostess-Cashier
Wasabi Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2024
B.S., Early Childhood Education -
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC05.2018
Diploma -
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, SC05.2014
Skills
- Resilient
- Empathic
- Passionate
- Patient
- Respectful
- Dedicated
- Reliable
- Cooperative
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Evaluations
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- MS Word and PowerPoint proficient
- Student-Centered Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Planning
- Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland County School District One
08.2024 - Current
First Grade and Second Grade Afterschool Teacher
Richland County School District One
10.2022 - 04.2024
First Grade Teacher/Team Leader
Richland County School District One
08.2022 - 05.2023
First Grade Teacher
Richland County School District One
08.2021 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Richland County School District One
08.2020 - 07.2021
First Grade Teacher/Team Leader
OCSD- Whittaker Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
First Grade Teacher
OCSD- Whittaker Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Beauty-Line
01.2017 - 01.2018
Hostess-Cashier
Wasabi Restaurant
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
South Carolina State University
B.S., Early Childhood Education -
Claflin University
Diploma -
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
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