Kelsey Wideman

816-***-**** **** Denny Ave Apt **, North Hollywood, CA 91601 acqinu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Rio Salado College/ Phoenix, Arizona May 2014

Teacher-In-Residence Program

GPA 3.88/4.0

Bradley University/Peoria, Illinois May 2009

Bachelor of Arts in English/Minor in Political Science

Overall GPA: 3.53/4.0 cum laude

EXPERIENCE

Valor Academy Arleta, CA

Secondary Language Arts Teacher 2014-Present

Prepared 8th grade scholars for mastery of Common Core standards in Language Arts

Supported ELL and Special Education with differentiation strategies

Collaborated with grade level and content level staff to develop rigorous curriculum and assessment

Integrated blended technology learning through online programs and classroom technology.

Instructed students and colleagues in Google Drive applications and Microsoft Office software.

New York Film Academy Burbank, CA

Head Counselor Summer 2014

Directed a staff of twelve and collaborated with the High School Director and Coordinator to manage a camp of over 500 high school students in a highly versatile, flexible environment.

Developed weekly schedules for counselors including back lot camera shots, screenings, and off-site excursions

Worked closely with NYFA film staff to organize shooting and screenings on Universal Studios and Warner Bros.

Acted as a problem solver for improm ptu situations that arose throughout the duration of the camp.

Utilized Excel, Word, and Google Drive applications to organize camp documentations and records.

Teach for America - Isaac School District Phoenix, AZ

Corps Member - Secondary Language Arts Teacher 2012-2014

Selected as one of 5,800 from approximately 48,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Led a cohort of 150 students to achieve mastery in both reading and writing skills at an 8th grade level of measurement.

Crafted district-wide middle school curriculum and developed quarterly benchmark blueprints and created a minimum of two common formative assessments per quarter using Microsoft Office programs and Google Drive applications.

Featured on the Isaac School District website for classroom technology implementation.

Chico’s, Inc. Columbia, MO

Assistant Manager 2011-2012

Trained a staff of approximately 16-17 employees in customer service and sales skills

Provided individual service to a clientele book of over 50 personal customers

Organized and managed floor displays on a quarterly basis

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dillards – Shoe Salesperson 2010-2011

Drove competitive, commission based sales on a department team.

Vanity – Assistant Manager 2009-2010

Led a staff of 15 employees to maximize sales, maintain store displays, and trained new employees in sales procedures.

Camp Woodland – Head Counselor 2006-2007

Created and managed schedule for camp unit. Designed activities

for campers. Directed Unit Counselors in daily activities.

Poetry Editor for Broadside 2008-2009

Bradley’s campus literary magazine.

Alto Choir Member and Choir Librarian 2006-2009

Bradley Chorale is international traveling ensemble choir. While acting as librarian, completed a digital library catalogue for over 1000 pieces of music.

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