SIMONE KELLY
Homestead,FL
Summary
Creative Educator offering 17 years of experience developing and implementing Reading course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Director
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2022 - Current
- Managed budgets for productions, ensuring financial efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of show.
- Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Delivered constructive feedback during rehearsals leading to noticeable improvements in both individual dancer technique as well as overall group cohesion onstage performances.
Cheerleading Coach
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2022 - Current
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations 2 times week.
- Planned and directed physical conditioning programs daily to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Organized fundraising events monthly to support program expenses, enabling participation for all interested students.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
Educator
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2006 - Current
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout school year.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within school community.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout school year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction: Emphasis Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL06.2005
Skills
- Student relations
- Google Classroom
- Test Proctoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- FL Teaching Certification K-6 & ESOL endorsement
Certification
- ESOL Endorsement
- Elementary Education K-6 Certification -
Timeline
Dance Director
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2022 - Current
Cheerleading Coach
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2022 - Current
Educator
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction: Emphasis Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Florida International University