Teacher

Kelly K. Harrison

***** ****** *** – Orland Park, IL 60467

708-***-****- *******@***.***

OBJECTIVE Seeking a full-time position as a k-12 educational sales representative, participating in outside sales and educational sales.

EDUCATION Saint Xavier University- Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science- Graduation Date: May 2007

Major: Elementary Education

Masters of Special Education- Completion Date: May 2012

CERTIFICATION Illinois Type 03 Initial Teaching Certificate

* Endorsement: Middle School- Social Studies

* Endorsement: Special Education( May’11)

RELEVANT Oakwood Elementary School- Lemont, IL

EXPERIENCE 2nd grade teacher (8/07-6/09)

Reading Specialist (9/09-12/09-Maternity Leave Position)

Paraprofessional (1/10-6/10)- Grand Prairie School- Frankfort

3rd grade teacher (1/11-6/11)- Kolmar Elementary School- Oak Lawn

* Designed and instructed creative, and hands on lesson plans for all subject areas, for a diverse class of students, including students on a documented Individualized Education Program.

* Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students, on a documented English Language Learners and students on a documented Individualized Education Program.

* Created an encouraging environment that instilled qualities of respect, and responsibility.

* Implemented classroom management skills based on positive reinforcement.

* Prepared interactive bulletin boards.

* Administered the Terra NOVA testing/ DIBELS assessments to students.

* Administered the ISAT testing/ DRA assessments to students.

* Communicated with parents through an online program, and weekly newsletters.

* Actively involved in the Literacy Committee, which entailed designing a reading curriculum that was beneficial to variety of learners and was aligned with the Illinois State Standards.

* Attended English Language Learners and Individualized Education Program resource meetings

* Attended Individualized Education Program annual reviews and domain meetings.

Sandbox Learning Center- Orland Park, IL

Teacher/Camp Counselor (9/03- 01/07)

* Developed and taught lesson plans for 10-14 children, age 3 - years-old in a preschool setting.

* Designed and implemented daily activities for 25-30 children, ages 6-12.

* Provided direction and assistance with activities.

* Conducted parent-teacher conferences.

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