Shelli McKay
Pineville
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management, student engagement, and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering positive relationships and creating an inclusive learning environment that drives student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
Alexandria
12.2015 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching methods.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learnin
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA12-2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance assessments
- Data-driven instruction
- Elementary education
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Feedback implementation
- Test grading
Certification
- Certified Teacher, Level 2, Louisiana Department of Education - 7/8/2022-7/8/2027
- Certified Montessori Instructor, Center of Guided Montessori Studies, Time Frame of Course: October 2021-June 2023
Languages
English
Timeline
Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
12.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana College