KELLY K. VEATCH
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Over 12 years of teaching experience in secondary and adult education, combined with strong public communication skills and expertise in sales and fundraising.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher and tutor
All About Achieving Learning Center
Palm City
08.2023 - Current
- Teach ELA to grades 6–8, providing engaging instruction aligned with general education standards.
- Support a diverse student population, including learners with autism and other learning disabilities, through differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans.
- Design and implement lessons that build reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborate with colleagues and families to support academic growth and social-emotional development.
- Tutor students in grades K–12 across multiple subject areas, reinforcing foundational literacy and study skills.
- Notary Public – Certified to perform official notarial acts in the State of Florida.
Physical Education, Algebra I & Algebra II Teacher
First Baptist Christian School
Stuart
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety for grades K-8.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Complied with state and ACSI standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Participated in teaching a university based educational program through Ignitia for the subjects of Algebra I and Algebra II.
GED Instructor, Career Pathways Specialist
Martin County School District
Martin County
02.2016 - 06.2021
- Encouraged and motivated adult students to attain a high school/GED based diploma.
- Taught secondary education pertaining to GED criteria for the State of Florida.
- Analyzed data based on test scores (TABE and GED Ready) to improve district wide high school graduation rate.
- Facilitated and proctored GED exam through Pearson Vue Systems.
- Counseled students to improve personal and career goals.
- Marketed Martin County School Districts' GED program through community outreach & public relations initiatives.
- Aided students in college placement following their high school diploma and/or GED.
- Worked as a liaison between local colleges and the school district.
- Worked with local non-profit agencies to enhance student volunteer and community opportunities.
- Participated in meetings and district trainings in which provided students with the most accessible educational tools for post-secondary/career education services.
Physical Science, Pre-Algebra & Algebra I Teacher
Martin County School District
Martin County
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Key Club Sponsor.
- Taught a series of academic elements covering the common core standards and the Marzano skill set for the subjects of math/science.
- Worked Friday/Saturday school for disciplinary issues.
7th Grade Reading & 6th Grade Read 180 Teacher
Saint Lucie County School District
Saint Lucie
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Created a positive and engaging environment in the classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data (FCAT) to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Supervised small reading groups of students within cooperative learning/whole-group instruction.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- First Year Teacher of the Year for Southern Oaks Middle School.
Community Director
March Of Dimes
Vero Beach
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Attained fundraising responsibilities for the Treasure Coast (Indian River, Okeechobee, Martin and Saint Lucie Counties).
- Maintained minimum sales quotas that ranged from $89,000- $140,000 per county.
- Participated in public speaking engagements for supporting donors, companies and teams.
- Built relationships with residents, families and community.
- Provided educational materials and resources to NICU and other hospital facilities (i.e., OBGYN offices).
- Developed the largest event within the organization, March for Babies.
- Maintained a wide range of client bases from Martin Health System, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center/ Saint Lucie Medical and Publix Grocery Stores.
- Maintained documentation, wrote reports and tracked expenses using Citrix and Microsoft programs.
Education
BBA - Marketing and Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida05.2011
Skills
- Safe and positive learning environment
- Time management
- Educational strategies
- Physical fitness
- Academic and career advisement
- Public speaking
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Professional Teaching Certification, Florida Department of Education, K-6 Elementary Education & 5-9 Mathematics
- Notary Public, State of Florida
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher and tutor
All About Achieving Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Physical Education, Algebra I & Algebra II Teacher
First Baptist Christian School
02.2022 - 06.2023
GED Instructor, Career Pathways Specialist
Martin County School District
02.2016 - 06.2021
Physical Science, Pre-Algebra & Algebra I Teacher
Martin County School District
12.2013 - 06.2015
7th Grade Reading & 6th Grade Read 180 Teacher
Saint Lucie County School District
08.2012 - 12.2013
Community Director
March Of Dimes
11.2011 - 05.2012
BBA - Marketing and Management
Florida Atlantic University