Emily McKelvey

(774) 722-1901 erm2154@tc.columbia.edu Brooklyn, NY

EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education, May 2014

Emerson College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Literature, and Publishing, Minor in Sociology, Summa Cum Laude, May 2010
Class Valedictorian, GPA: 3.96

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
East Village Community School, New York, NY December 2013May 2014
Student Teacher
Planned and taught lessons in social studies, writing, reading, and math in a first grade classroom
Lead-planned and taught all science lessons and used assessment to guide future planning
Facilitated morning meetings and closing circles using Responsive Classroom curriculum

PS 503, Brooklyn, NY AugustDecember 2013
Student Teacher
Taught lessons in writing, math, reading, and social studies in a fifth grade ICT classroom
Attended and contributed to co-planning sessions and staff inquiry meetings
Observed various classroom settings throughout the school building

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Galileo Learning, Oakland, CA December 2013Present
Curriculum Evaluator
Read and evaluate art curriculum intended for use with four and five year olds in a summer camp setting
Provide written feedback and participate in follow-up conversations with curriculum developers

Camp Galileo, Berkeley, CA JuneAugust 2012, 2013
Lead Art & Outdoor Instructor
Led art and outdoor activities for preschool and kindergarten program
Taught lessons and facilitated games using company curriculum
Contributed to daily opening and closing ceremonies, all-camp activities, and lunch supervision

The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, New York, NY October 2012March 2013
Swim Instructor
Co-taught swimming lessons using Red Cross curriculum
Instructed swimmers ages 4-8 years old
Interacted with parents before and after lessons

Teachers College Community School, New York, NY OctoberDecember 2012
Science Aide
Supported weekly hour-long science lessons in a first grade classroom
Adapted and implemented FOSS science curriculum

Berkeley Public Education Foundation, Berkeley, CA November 2011June 2012
Classroom Volunteer
Assisted in a fifth grade classroom at a Berkeley K-5 public school
Observed and supported Reading Workshop and math lessons

Assessed reading levels and provided feedback on student work