Teacher Elementary School

Sheila B. Kelly

*** ****** **** ****: 703-***-****

Williamsburg, VA 23185 Email: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To apply my work experience in the teaching and political fields to an educational setting.

EDUCATION:

George Mason University, Graduate School of Education, Professional Development School Program, Licensure in PreK-6 Elementary Education, May 2005

Georgetown University, BS, School of Foreign Service, 1982 cum laude

New York University Center, Paris, France, Advanced French Language and Civilization Courses

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2005 – 2018 ~ Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher

Kings Glen Elementary School

Hollin Meadows Elementary School (Title 1 Math and Science Focus School)

Planned and implemented differentiated lessons based on resources such as Fairfax County’s Program of Studies and Virginia Standards of Learning, Math Investigations, Being a Writer, Jan Richardson’s Next Step in Guided Reading, and eCart resources.

Served as Team Leader, mentor teacher, member of school improvement committee, Science Lead, field tester and turn-around teacher trainer for new science unit.

Co –created formative and summative assessments using online resources.

Planned and revised instruction based on data collection and formative assessments.

Strong parent and student communication via newsletters and parent letters, email, and phone calls. Maintained 24/7 Blackboard site. Utilized Google Apps for instructional purposes.

Collaborated with ESOL, Reading Specialists, and Special Education teachers, as well as other staff members to coordinate curriculum designed to support diverse learners.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:

1982 – 1994 ~ Political and Legislative Positions

American Insurance Association

Independent Insurance Agents of America

National Association of Federal Credit Unions

U.S. Representative Solomon Ortiz (D-TX)

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

U.S. House of Representatives

Implemented political fundraising programs for federal and state political action committees (PACs).

Coordinated nationwide fundraising appeals, evaluated campaigns, interviewed candidates, organized candidate forums and fundraisers.

Reviewed changes in federal and state campaign laws pertaining to PACs to ensure compliance.

Organized and submitted campaign reports in numerous states as well as to Federal Election Commission.

Instituted annual information forum to increase employee participation in AIA PAC.

Direct interaction with corporate CEOs, industry leadership, and legislators.

Wrote articles for quarterly newsletters, year-end reports, and post-election reports.

Coordinated activities in conjunction with national Democratic and Republican party conventions.

Established annual PAC budgets and liaised with Board of Directors.

Planned PAC programs at Annual Conventions and Board of Directors meetings.

Managed PAC financial investments, handled contributions and disbursements, and supervised PAC staff.

Implemented grassroots lobbying campaign to support legislative proposals.

Contacted congressional offices to discuss tax issues; prepared legislative action alerts, articles, and speeches.

Devised marketing strategy, including media and print materials.

REFERENCES:

Mr. Gregory J. Bedner, 9760 Viewcrest Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, 703-***-****

Mr. Samuel Elson, Principal, Kings Glen Elementary School, Springfield, VA

******@****.***, 703-***-****

Mr. Jon Gates, Principal, Hollin Meadows Elementary School, Alexandria, Virginia

*******@****.***, 703-***-****

Mrs. April Cascio, Teacher, Fairview Elementary School, Springfield, Virginia

********@*****.***, 571-***-****

Contact this candidate