Kathryn Charlotte Kelly

Email: kelly196@purdue.edu
PROFILE:
I am a motivated individual with a passion for working hard to get goal results. I have a passion for helping others
successfully reach their goals. I graduated in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. I
currently work as a Kindergarten teacher in Monticello, Indiana. My long term plan is to use my education skills and
experience, combined with a Masters in Learning Design Technologies to create and promote content that improves
digital opportunities for educators and students. I am currently working on a Masters of Science in Education in
Learning Design and Technology through Purdue University and will be finishing in December of 2016.

EDUCATION:
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Working toward Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology, December 2016
Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, May 2010
GPA. 3.60
CPR Certification, May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Twin Lakes School Corporation Meadowlawn (2012-present)

Teacher

Defined classroom objectives; developed and implemented creative Kindergarten classroom curriculum
Assessed and analyzed student progress, using teachers curriculum, small groups, and MCLASS assessments,
to individualize for students needing extra support in Language Arts, Writing and Math.
Designed and implemented student-led, academic and computer-based learning centers to practice skills.
Set learning goals for individual student successes
Instructed an EL after-school program to raise academic success and language in second language students.
Instructed a jump-start to K program to raise academic and social skills of incoming Kindergarten students.

Title 1 Teacher

Focused on remediation in Math and Language Arts in three 1st grade classrooms.
Performed assessment and instruction when needed.
Utilized small group instruction and assistance to those students identified with a need.
Assisted in 3rd grade ISTEP preparations.

Lead Teacher

Lafayette School Corporation - Murdock (November 2011- 2012)

Teaching and Mentoring Communities - Migrant Head Start (Summer 2011, 2012)\

Development of weekly lesson plans for 1-2-year-old full day classroom

Immersed in Spanish language and helped to teach students English.
Utilize assessment for student development using DECA, Brigance, and Creative Curriculum.
Organized classroom environment for children ages 1-2.

Lead Teacher

Community and Family Resource Center/Head Start (August 2010-November 2011)

Developed of weekly lesson plans for 3-5-year-old classroom using Creative Curriculum
Utilize assessments for student development using Brigance, Personal Portfolio Skills Test, and Creative
Curriculum.
Implemented behavior plan to modify unwanted behavior in the classroom.
Held parent teacher conference and home visits to discuss childs development with parents.

Student Teaching

Developed weekly lesson plans for Kindergarten classroom instruction.

Used centers for math and literacy to complement a child-based hands-on curriculum.
Added journals to the curriculum to evaluate the effect on inventive spelling.
Utilized teachers manuals for reading and performed Saxon math.

Student Teaching

The Trails Banquet Facility, West Lafayette, IN (2005-2010)

Ability to communicate with kitchen staff, provide orders to customers, collect cash, and maintain proper
accountability for orders and funds
Effective team player with awesome attention to detail

Manager

Curves for Women (2003-2005)

Led and motivated the team to achieve their individual and the store's sales targets
Strong selling orientation, training your team to know the product and look for opportunities to up-sell
Organized and ensured all team members training requirements were up to date
Tracked club performance to ensure profitable level of business
ORears Pastry Shoppe, Lafayette (2002-2003)

Manager

Led and motivated a team to produce product within a deadline

Insured quality of the product.
Organized wholesale distribution for delivery

Student worker

Area IV Head Start Preschool, Monticello (March 2010)

Developed curriculum and instructed full day class of twenty 3 to 5-year-olds.

Organized calendar instruction to help with literacy and math skills.

Waitress/Catering

Carroll Consolidated Elementary School (May 2010)

Purdue University (Summers 1996-2000) (Part-time 2000-2002)

Grounds database entry

Police department bike registration
Organizing blueprints and eventually scanning blueprints into a computerized system for architects.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Work
Braveheart Fund, Monticello, IN (2013-2015)

Organized a Braveheart fund to provide monies to children and families in the Meadowlawn community in times
of need.
Co-coordinated 3 fundraisers including 2 fish fries, and a book fair to raise monies for fund.
Participated in fundraisers and handling of monies.

Transitional Housing, Lafayette, IN (March 2012, December 2013, 2014)

Participated in cooking and serving meals to the homeless and unemployed of Tippecanoe County.

Womens Shelter, Kokomo, Indiana (2008-2010)

Helped raise money and awareness within the local community.

Participated and organized a shower to increase supplies for the shelter.
Primed, painted and remodeled many rooms within the shelter.

Computer Skills

Windows 7, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Creative Curriculum, E-learning Development