Kiley Groom
Leon,KS
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 15+ years of experience seeking position in EdTech. History of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated to learn, grow and excel while helping company achieve goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Augusta Public Schools
Augusta, Kansas
2021 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop improvement plans
- Implement different technologies such as Seesaw, Microsoft Office, and Google apps to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches
- Assessed and looked after 10 learners by working closely with colleagues and efficiently planning and coordinating work
- Helped learners develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, Kansas
2016 - 2021
- Integrated STEM and social studies activities to diversify instruction
- Gave one-on-one attention to each learner while maintaining overall focus on 20+ learners
- Collaborated with colleagues, building and district leaders to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Built and maintained relationships with learners and families for 15+ years.
- Scheduled and coordinated state language testing for 175+ students.
- Used Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, and Google apps to create lessons, documents and other communications
- Coordinated state language testing for 175+ learners
Building Intervention Teacher
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, Kansas
2013 - 2016
- Co-taught with classroom teachers during reading, writing, and math core
- Provided intensive support for struggling learners
- Created data recording system for K-3 reading curriculum
- Documented data to drive instruction
- Implemented and tracked school wide reading program
- Used Microsoft Office to create lessons, documents and other communications
- Built and maintained relationships with learners and families over 15+ years
- Integrated STEM and social studies activities to diversify instruction
- Gave one-on-one attention to each learner while maintaining overall focus on 20+ learners
Educator
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, Kansas
2005 - 2013
- Created a classroom environment conducive to student learning, including English Learners and Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
- Create and adapt lesson plans based on academic needs for class, small group, and individual work
- Provide hands on activities to increase learner engagement
- Recorded and tracked student progress through formative and summative assessments
- Administered and analyzed various reading and math diagnostics to determine class instruction and individual interventions
- Mentored 6 student interns in various stages of learning
- Integrated technology using SmartBoard and computers
Customer Service Representative
Country Mart Grocery Store
Arkansas City, KS
04.1999 - 12.2004
- Managed customer service station and enhanced customer success by answering phone calls and questions, fulfilling requests and resolving complaints
- Increased customer loyalty and retention using relationship building skills
- Managed video rental accounts, renewals, and updated memberships
- Trained, mentored and developed team members with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions
- Supervised 10 or more cashiers and carry-out staff to boost customer service levels, check accurate balance for transactions, and promote smooth operations
- Led opening and closing procedures and reconciled cash drawers and money vault, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Ordered health/beauty aid, general, and seasonal merchandise and made signage changes to promote specific products.
Education
Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS05.2005
Associate of Arts - Education
Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS05.2003
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Problem solver
- Key Stakeholder Relationship Builder
- Staff education and training
- Engaging with Diverse Customers
- Report Preparation
- Data Review
- Complaint Resolution
- Planning and Coordination
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Like what you do, and then you will do your best.
Katherine Johnson
Additional Information
- Intern at Alumni Services during college-responsible for phoning alumni during campaigns and fundraisers and updating accounts in computer system
- Hosted and mentored 6 student teachers at various stages of college
- Participated in Building Leadership Team
- ESOL/Intervention Team Lead
- Middle School Math endorsed for grades 5-8
- Recipient of Good Apple Award from Wichita Public Schools in 2015
- Project Lead the Way Trained
- Marzano Evaluation Trainer of Teachers
- Anita Archer Explicit Instruction Trainer of Teachers
Timeline
Educator
Augusta Public Schools
2021 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Wichita Public Schools
2016 - 2021
Building Intervention Teacher
Wichita Public Schools
2013 - 2016
Educator
Wichita Public Schools
2005 - 2013
Customer Service Representative
Country Mart Grocery Store
04.1999 - 12.2004
Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southwestern College
Associate of Arts - Education
Cowley College
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