Kylee Neal
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator and strategic leader with a proven track record at Pinellas County Public Schools, adept in curriculum design, and project leadership. Excelled in fostering academic growth and enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum development, achieving a notable increase in core subject pass rates. Skilled in Canvas LMS and interdepartmental cooperation, I drive educational excellence and performance optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher/Advanced Academics Instructor
Pinellas County Public Schools- Meadowlawn Middle School
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Interacted with professional learning communities to develop and administer an English education curriculum to meet the school's goals and objectives
- Established a safe, rigorous, and engaging learning environment to effectively instruct students on the English subjects, assess student performance, and develop new, strategic action plans to ensure mastery of desired skill sets to complete different courses
- Maintained a positive and collaborative classroom environment by fostering professional relationships with department members during weekly meetings to develop the school's improvement plans and implement new curriculum standards
- Successfully created new and interactive lessons on learning management systems for the English department to assess student learning and progress through various methods, including tests, essays, projects, and class participation
- Increased core subject passing rate by developing diverse curriculum and supplemental enrichment activities based on the student's needs; provided instruction and support in English reading, critical thinking, and writing to students
- Encouraged student growth and achievement by developing a new curriculum and incorporating teaching methods/tools to promote creativity/critical thinking and engage students in education-related activities to meet learning objectives
- Acted in leadership capacities as Middle School Team lead to handle discipline, testing, and student schedules are effective and ensure all students can experience a cohesive, peaceful learning environment
English Language Arts Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools- Plato Academy Charter School
Tampa, FL
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Interacted with professional learning communities to develop and administer an English education curriculum to meet the school's goals and objectives
- Established a safe, rigorous, and engaging learning environment to effectively instruct students on the English subjects, assess student performance, and develop new, strategic action plans to ensure mastery of desired skill sets to complete different courses
- Maintained a positive and collaborative classroom environment by fostering professional relationships with department members during weekly meetings to develop the school's improvement plans and implement new curriculum standards
- Successfully created new and interactive lessons on learning management systems for the English department to assess student learning and progress through various methods, including tests, essays, projects, and class participation
- Increased core subject passing rate by developing diverse curriculum and supplemental enrichment activities based on the student's needs; provided instruction and support in English reading, critical thinking, and writing to students
- Encouraged student growth and achievement by developing a new curriculum and incorporating teaching methods/tools to promote creativity/critical thinking and engage students in education-related activities to meet learning objectives
- Acted in leadership capacities as Middle School Team lead to handle discipline, testing, and student schedules are effective and ensure all students can experience a cohesive, peaceful learning environment
Manager
Intelligent Gourmet
Tampa, FL
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversee front-end and back-end operations of the restaurant by controlling and maintaining inventory, ensuring the availability of fresh and up-to-date products, ordering products, and processing catering in liaison with distributors
- Inspire and lead two employees' reports in coordinating and managing all aspects of the business, including finance, sales and marketing, customer service, and operations
- Optimized departmental profits, overall productivity, and cost efficiency by ordering, controlling, organizing, and managing weekly stock and inventory
- Delivered cost savings and ensured reciprocity by negotiating contracts with distributors
- Streamlined the company's operations by managing key business elements, including hiring staff, operating budgets, and launching price promotions
- Efficiently balanced customer accounts and completed weekly payroll for employees
- Increased product sales and drove business growth by developing and implementing cutting-edge, innovative sales and marketing strategies to promote the business, increase sales, optimize revenue/profit, and attract more customers
- Maximized customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention by delivering high-quality products/services promptly and effectively; handled customer complaints and cultivated positive and long-lasting relationships with key customers
Account Manager - Marketing
Nexmark Inc. / New Age Marketing Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Envisioned and implemented multiple in-store marketing campaigns to promote new products and attract more customers
- Led all aspects of interviewing, hiring, and training entry-level employees
- Devised and executed innovative product marketing strategies and themes in daily training and presentations
- Conducted detailed market analysis to track the effectiveness of campaigns
- Served as a primary point of contact for managing a portfolio of particular customer accounts by identifying new opportunities for marketing the products and services to attract new customers, drive sales growth, and ensure the business's success
- Addressed current market trends by conducting detailed research on the latest trends and customer preferences; developed and led the marketing team in implementing strategic plans to stay competitive and relevant in the marketplace
- Received 'top leader award of 2022' for communicating with key customers and leading the successful execution of marketing strategies to meet and exceed sales goals
- Managed and completed key projects within time/budget constraints
English Language Arts Teacher
Union County Public Schools - Monroe High School
Monroe, NC
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Interacted with professional learning communities to develop and administer an English education curriculum to meet the school's goals and objectives
- Established a safe, rigorous, and engaging learning environment to effectively instruct students on the English subjects, assess student performance, and develop new, strategic action plans to ensure mastery of desired skill sets to complete different courses
- Maintained a positive and collaborative classroom environment by fostering professional relationships with department members during weekly meetings to develop the school's improvement plans and implement new curriculum standards
- Successfully created new and interactive lessons on learning management systems for the English department to assess student learning and progress through various methods, including tests, essays, projects, and class participation
- Increased core subject passing rate by developing diverse curriculum and supplemental enrichment activities based on the student's needs; provided instruction and support in English reading, critical thinking, and writing to students
- Encouraged student growth and achievement by developing a new curriculum and incorporating teaching methods/tools to promote creativity/critical thinking and engage students in education-related activities to meet learning objectives
- Promoted educational excellence and received a lift grant, funding for classroom county-wide competition; developed and implemented new strategies to support student achievement in close liaison with other teachers, staff, and administrators
Education
Secondary School Administration Add-On Licensure Program -
Gardner-Webb University
07.2021
Master of Arts (M.A.) - English Teaching
Appalachian State University
12.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - English Secondary Education
Appalachian State University
05.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Project Leadership
- Learning Management Systems
- Course Facilitation & Management
- Strategic Planning
- Youth Development Programs
- Performance Optimization
- Academic Growth Assessment
- Interdepartmental Cooperation
- Dispute Management Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Canva Design
- Canvas LMS
Certification
- Public School Administrator Professional Certificate, Gardner-Webb University, 07/01/22
- Teaching License, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 1203371, 05/01/16
- Teaching License, Florida Department of Education, 1494007, 05/01/23
- Certificate in Rhetoric and Composition, Appalachian State University
Awards
Kate Peterson Scholarship for English, Spring 2017
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher/Advanced Academics Instructor
Pinellas County Public Schools- Meadowlawn Middle School
08.2024 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools- Plato Academy Charter School
04.2023 - 05.2024
Manager
Intelligent Gourmet
04.2022 - 04.2023
Account Manager - Marketing
Nexmark Inc. / New Age Marketing Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2022
English Language Arts Teacher
Union County Public Schools - Monroe High School
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Public School Administrator Professional Certificate, Gardner-Webb University, 07/01/22
- Teaching License, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 1203371, 05/01/16
- Teaching License, Florida Department of Education, 1494007, 05/01/23
- Certificate in Rhetoric and Composition, Appalachian State University
Secondary School Administration Add-On Licensure Program -
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - English Teaching
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - English Secondary Education
Appalachian State University
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