Virginia Kelly
Brooklyn Center,MN
Summary
Instructional coach and classroom teacher with eleven years of experience in elementary education. Philosophy of teaching belief that teachers are motivators, leaders, and role models aside from being educators. The job of a teacher is to guide, inspire, and encourage each and every scholar who attend in-person or virtually.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Interventionist Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student understanding of math concepts by implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support and developed personalized plans for improvement.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Developed and implemented small group instruction aimed at closing achievement gaps in mathematics.
- Coached fellow educators on best practices for math interventions, leading to increased teacher confidence and effectiveness.
- Monitored student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
Seventh - Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Minneapolis Public School Franklin
Minneapolis, MN
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments to evaluate student progress.
Third - Fifth Grade Instructional Coach
Chicago International Charter School Prairie
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies
- Facilitate professional learning and collaboration for teachers and staff through consistent, structured Grade Level Team Meetings and Instructional Leadership Team Meetings
- Provide targeted coaching & feedback, grades 3-5 in both math & reading, utilizing Jim Knight Instructional Coaching Model and Danielson Framework to help build teacher pedagogical and content knowledge
- Created data analysis protocol that teachers use to identify the level of mastery, as it relates to standards addressed, as well as determining any trends to be address through re-teach (i.e., direct instruction, online platforms, peer tutoring)
- Model instructional practices based on specific, differentiated coaching points using Jim Knight's Impact Cycle protocol with follow-up observation & feedback
- Provide feedback on lesson plans to support teachers with lesson plan internalization process to ensure appropriate questioning, scaffolds, and materials that align to CCSS
Third - Sixth Grade Reading & Math Teacher
Chicago International Charter School Prairie
Chicago, IL
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Evaluated academic skills of over 30 in each grade through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests
- Provide targeted small group instruction in both reading and math based on Benchmark reading data, EngageNY math data and
NWEA data (groups are based on sub-goal RIT bands to ensure that students are receiving instruction and being pushed at their level) - Analyzed STEP and interim assessment data to identify trends and key misconceptions to help inform instructional priorities and group students for targeted small group instruction during intervention block and Saturday learning
- Implementation of Thinking Maps and Write from the Beginning & Beyond to strengthen critical thinking and writing skills
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
Fifth Grade Reading and Social Studies Teacher
Providence Saint Mel School
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed and taught lessons aligned with curriculum objectives
- Created, graded, and recorded quarterly progress exams
- Implemented technology into daily instruction
- Collaborated with grade level partner to assess and monitor student learning
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress
Long Term Substitute
McKinley Elementary School
Bellwood, IL
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for long term coverage by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL02.2012
Field Experience
Cheerleading Coach, McKinley Elementary School, Fourth Grade, 09/2012 - 06/2014
Bellwood IL
Student Teaching, McKinley Elementary School, Fourth Grade, 02/2011 - 12/2011
Bellwood IL
Practicum, Emerson Elementary School, Fourth Grade, 10/2010 - 12/2010
Elmhurst, IL
Timeline
Math Interventionist Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Seventh - Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Minneapolis Public School Franklin
08.2021 - 06.2023
Third - Fifth Grade Instructional Coach
Chicago International Charter School Prairie
08.2017 - 06.2021
Third - Sixth Grade Reading & Math Teacher
Chicago International Charter School Prairie
08.2014 - 06.2021
Fifth Grade Reading and Social Studies Teacher
Providence Saint Mel School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Long Term Substitute
McKinley Elementary School
03.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elmhurst College