M. Kelly Hughes
Lexington,SC
Summary
Motivated English instructor with outstanding analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills. Friendly and personable with skills to stay organized and on top of important deadlines. Strong philosophy of classical teaching and knowledge of best instructional practices to engage students in literature, language, and communications.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
Creekview, Lexington, River Ridge, and Swansea High Schools
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Designed original curriculum units to meet national Common Core and state standards
- Differentiated daily instruction for 90-180 students of varying ability levels and backgrounds
- Integrated technological and audio-visual components with mobile devices to enrich instruction
- Created effective parent relationships through personalized outreach methods to ensure student success
- Communicated goals and objectives through leadership of school programs and committees.
Business and Industry Manager
Midlands Workforce Development Board
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Created MWDB’s WorkKeys program in partnership with ACT, Inc
- And SC Department of Commerce
- Worked as a certified ACT WorkKeys Profiler to design individualized hiring and job training programs for area businesses
- Increased business participation, involvement and outreach by unprecedented organizational levels
- Delivered targeted training presentations at local, state and national conferences
- Integrated WorkKeys elements into existing Adult Education and unemployment programs in SC
- Consulted with national partners and employers to create duplicated successful program models.
Major Accounts Advertising Coordinator
The State newspaper
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Managed print advertising schedules for local and national department, furniture, and grocery accounts
- Wrote and edited copy for proposed advertising campaigns to propel revenue growth
- Analyzed market and presence trends to create targeted data for client advisement
- Delivered customized in-person and digital presentations to increase advertising sales
- Ensured company and client compliance with Federal Trade Commission laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, English -
University of South Carolina
01.2001
Skills
- Individual Instruction
- Student Advising
- Testing and Grading
- Learning Style Assessment
- Progress Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Course Planning
- Assignment Preparation
- Group Instruction
- Instructional Planning
- Lesson Planning
Educator Certification Areas
- Secondary and Middle Level English
- Advanced Placement: English Language and Composition and English Literature and Composition
- Gifted & Talented
- AVID
Professional References
- Dr. Ryan Pool, former Lexington High School Principal and current AVID Regional Coordinator
(803) 513-6990 / rpool@avid.org
- Dawn Patterson, Swansea High School Assistant Principal
(803) 490-7007 / dpatterson@lexington4.net
- Dr. Amanda Farist, Creekview High School Instructional Lead Strategist
(770) 704-4400 / amanda.farist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
- Dawn Sargent, Swansea High School Freshman Academy Principal
(803) 568-1050 / dsargent@lexington4.net
- Madonna Moore, Lexington High School Department Chair
(803) 821-3400 / mmoore@lexington1.net
Educational Instruction Distinctions
- Teacher of the Year 2011-12
- West Metro Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month October 2011
- Advanced Placement College Board Certification and Experience (English Language and English Literature)
- Honors and College-Prep Curriculum Experience in Grades 9-12
- Gifted & Talented Certification and Experience
- Special Education English Inclusion Classroom Teacher Experience
- Competitive Speech & Debate and High School Mock Trial Coach
- PLC and Grade-Level Lead Teacher Experience
- International Baccalaureate Advisor Experience
Timeline
English Instructor
Creekview, Lexington, River Ridge, and Swansea High Schools
01.2006 - 01.2023
Business and Industry Manager
Midlands Workforce Development Board
01.2004 - 01.2006
Major Accounts Advertising Coordinator
The State newspaper
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts, English -
University of South Carolina
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