Kelsey Brooks

3111 Windshire Lane Apt 303 Charlotte, NC 28273

Kels.a.brooks@gmail.com | (865) 454-3145
Educational Portfolio: brookskelsey.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
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To become an elementary school teacher who encourages collaborative learning in a safe, comforting environment where
students will become life-long learners.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education, K-6 Licensure
Bryan College, Dayton, TN

GPA: 3.6
Varsity collegiate basketball player
Date of Graduation: May 2015with Honors

Practicum Hours, Bryan College

August 2011 to April 2014

90 observation hours in local elementary classroom

Observed qualified teachers, assisted with small groups in assignments, and graded papers
Assisted intellectually disabled students with math to achieve mastery of task

EXPERIENCE
Dayton City School, Dayton, TN
Student TeachingFirst Grade 17 students, Sixth Grade 16-18 students

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2011- Present

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January 2015 to May 2015

Created 10 lesson plans and 2 unit plans and adapted as needed to meet students needs
Enforced classroom policies and administered discipline as needed
Facilitated safe behavior in and out of the classroom and monitored arrival and departing of students
Observed in an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meeting and proctored 17 students for state-wide testing
Developed and implemented student activities such as study guides
Participated in Professional Development Day

Parkway Church of God and Childcare, Sevierville, TN

After School Teacher

May 2013 to May 2015

Managed classroom with ratio of 1 to 20 students during the absence of assigned teacher
Developed and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
Collaborated with staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
Administered appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
Wilderness of the Smokies, Sevierville, TN
June 2012 to August 2012
Lifeguard
Observed and protected 200+ families in various pools of water
Responded to emergency situations in and out of water in performing safety and first aid when needed
Reebok
May 2011 to August 2011
Cashier/ Sales Representative
Monitored and maintained order at cash registers while communicating with shoppers
Organized apparel and shoes
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and social media

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Leadership/Communication skillscaptain of the varsity basketball team