Kimberly Kelly
Zanesville,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher & Administrator
Muskingum County Head Start
Zanesville, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Experienced in early childhood education and program administration.
- Designs and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Head Start standards.
- Oversees daily operations, staff management, and regulatory compliance as the Building Administrator.
- Builds positive relationships with families, and mentors team members for professional growth.
- Creates a safe, engaging learning environment that fosters social, emotional, and academic development.
- Implements strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and student success.
Teacher
East Muskingum Local Schools
New Concord, OH
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Guest Service Representative
Pea Ohana
Zanesville, OH
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying professional and friendly approach.
- Responded to guest inquiries, complaints and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
- Assisted guests with reservation modifications, resolving any issues promptly and professionally.
- Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
Zanesville, OH
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Summer Camp Counselor
Muskingum Family YMCA
Zanesville, OH
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Culinary Worker
Demske Culinary Support Center
Oxford, OH
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared recipes with sizing for meats, starches and sauces.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper cooking techniques, kitchen safety protocols, and restaurant standards for quality control.
- Consistently met time-sensitive deadlines during busy shifts, ensuring timely delivery of meals to customers without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained accurate records of food temperatures throughout storage, preparation, cooking stages to comply with regulatory requirements for food safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH12.2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Positive role model and mentor
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Safety protocols
- Educational leadership
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
4th & 5th Grades Teaching Endorsement (Walsh University, December 2020)
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Book Club
- Traveling
- Cooking & Baking
- Crafting
Websites
Timeline
Lead Teacher & Administrator
Muskingum County Head Start
08.2024 - Current
Guest Service Representative
Pea Ohana
05.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher
East Muskingum Local Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
Culinary Worker
Demske Culinary Support Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Summer Camp Counselor
Muskingum Family YMCA
05.2017 - 08.2019
4th & 5th Grades Teaching Endorsement (Walsh University, December 2020)
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Miami University
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