Laura Kelly
Forest City
Summary
Instructional professional with robust background in educational program development and curriculum planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in curriculum evaluation, instructional strategies, and educational technology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coordinator
Future Forward Literacy
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented data-driven approaches leading to more targeted interventions for struggling students.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators to develop instructional materials and student goals.
- Promoted professional development for tutors through planning and organizing workshops.
- Mentored tutors through regular check-ins and observations, offering constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Facilitated communication between school staff, parents, and tutors to support collaborative efforts toward enhancing the learning environment.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Equipped students for standardized assessments by thoroughly teaching required materials.
- Built effective support network for students and addressed various issues by collaborating with parents, guardians, and school administrators.
- Created a safe learning environment through encouragement and motivation.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Brooklet Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Mobilized classroom management techniques to maintain order, organization and student safety.
- Created and delivered lesson plans and activities to prepare children for first grade and beyond.
- Organized learning material and resources to teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Little River K-8 School
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Monitored student progress to report challenges to parents and increase engagement and learning.
- Led a safe, nurturing and engaging environment to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
- Utilized multi-sensory approaches when teaching concepts to ensure understanding among all learners.
Homeroom Teacher
Korrnell Academy
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided instruction to students at varying levels of attainment.
- Evaluated student work to identify learning gaps, monitor effort and give written feedback.
- Provided varied instruction styles for diverse learning modalities.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Thai-Singapore International School
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Built successful classroom educational plans through knowledgeable selection of books, support materials and equipment.
- Coordinated instruction across curriculum by effectively collaborating with colleagues.
- Met instructional goals and targets for students of different ability levels by planning effective lessons and activities.
First Grade Teacher
Northeast Yucai International School
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Diversified instructional tools and lesson content to accommodate individual differences and learning modalities.
- Evaluated student accomplishments regularly and communicated with parents and guardians to report student progress, challenges and behavioral patterns or concerns.
- Maintained a warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on learning and student support.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12.2010
Skills
- Multicultural Awareness
- Adaptability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Event Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Multitasking and Organization
- Student Engagement
- Employee Training
- Educational Technology
Timeline
Instructional Coordinator
Future Forward Literacy
08.2024 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
08.2020 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Brooklet Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Little River K-8 School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Homeroom Teacher
Korrnell Academy
07.2015 - 07.2016
Fourth Grade Teacher
Thai-Singapore International School
07.2014 - 07.2015
First Grade Teacher
Northeast Yucai International School
08.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education
York College of Pennsylvania
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