Kelly L. Celli
EXPERIENCED Human Resource Specialist
…dedicated to being the best
Visionary Leader, Bridge Builder and Certified Educator coupled with 9 years’ experience instructing and
managing people, securing resources, and implementing effective programs. Background includes five years with
the Federal Government in The Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Human Resource Specialist caring for and training
the employees and potential employees within the Metropolitan Correctional Center, San Diego, CA.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• A highly motivated and positive team player willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.
• An eager learner ready to tackle new challenges with optimism.
• An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that all people can
learn and thrive in a positive environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their unique
talents and abilities.
• Instructional Leadership Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction to enhance
curriculum while focusing on relationships, rigor, and relevance.
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, San Diego, CA 1991 1996
Human Resource Specialist GS 9
• Prescreened applicants for qualifications specific to the job to which they applied.
• Called and interviewed both personal and professional references on applicants application/resume.
• Organized and arranged for interviews of our perspective employees and drug screenings.
• Organized new employee orientation and taught employee benefits and leave/payroll classes.
• Assisted with criminal background checks, employee identification cards and fingerprinting of new hires.
• Assisted employees with leave, health/life insurance benefits, employee assistance program, and payroll
inquiries.
• Worked with the Office of Personnel Management to resolve employee benefit problems that would arise.
• Performed a wide variety of Human Resource administrative duties including but not limited to answering
phone calls and emails from both employees and perspective employees, processing leave forms, making
sure leave was being taken in compliance with federal laws and regulations as well as The Bureau of
Prisons’ policies.
• Completed purchase orders and warehouse orders for supplies necessary to efficiently maintain our
office.
• Filled federal forms and personnel records in Office of Personnel Files.
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• Arranged for travel and transportation of employees while training offsite.
• Arranged and organized the Health Insurance Informational Event with Blue Cross/Blue Shield during
open season.
• Performed any and all other duties as assigned.
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SORRENTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Sorrento, FL January 2010 – Present
Fourth Grade Teacher
• Conduct classroom instruction; prepare daily lesson plans; administer assessments; provide feedback on
learning achievements and needs for improvement.
• Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.
• Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative
learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.
• Utilize extensive and varied technology for guiding instruction.
Highlighted Achievements
• Contributed to a significant increase in student performances on standardized testing.
• Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents regularly.
• Enforced the “No Child Left Behind” Act through supplemental educational services on my own time.
• Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by scores
and completion of work.
SEMINOLE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY, Eustis, FL October 2009 – June 2010
Physical Education/Health Teacher
• Instructed K 5 grade students on a variety of sports and equipment usage as well as health and safety
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topics.
• Developed lesson plans, created and administered physical fitness tests, provided students with feedback
and instruction for improvement.
• Implemented the Presidential Fitness Program and Jump Rope for Heart Event for the entire school.
• Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, rules and policies as prescribed by the State of Florida and
Lake County Schools.
• Instructed students on the importance of nutrition and challenged all the students to a “no chocolate milk”
month.
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ROUND LAKE CHARTER SCHOOL, Mount Dora, FL November 2002 – June 2005
Physical Education/Health Teacher
• Instructed K 5 grade students on a variety of sports and equipment usage as well as health and safety
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topics.
• Developed lesson plans, created and administered physical fitness tests, provided students with feedback
and instruction for improvement.
• Implemented the Presidential Fitness Program and Jump Rope for Heart Event for the entire school.
• Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, rules and policies as prescribed by the State of Florida and
Lake County Schools.
ROUND LAKE CHARTER SCHOOL, Mount Dora, FL November 2001 – June 2002
First Grade Teacher
• Conduct classroom instruction; prepare daily lesson plans; administer assessments; provide feedback on
learning achievements and needs for improvement.
• Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.
• Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative
learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.
• Utilize extensive and varied technology for guiding instruction.
PART TIME INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE
Kidzdance Studio, Apopka, FL Gymnastics Instructor August 2008 – January 2010
YMCA Center, Tavares, FL Aerobics/Fitness Instructor Sept 2001 – May 2003
EDUCATION
B.A., Elementary Education, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL – 1989
ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Teacher Certification, Elem. Ed. 1 6
Florida Teacher Certification, Physical Education K 12
Florida Teacher Certification, Family and Consumer Science 6 12
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ESOL Certification