Kelsey Ann Pacer

6260 Carver Oaks Drive, Unit 721, Fayetteville, NC - 757.784.6406 Ms.Kelsey.Pacer@gmail.com

Areas of Proficiency Include:

Guided reading and math groups

Targeted standards-based instruction
Multidisciplinary lesson planning
Differentiation across the curriculum
Technology integration

Cultivating a welcoming learning space

Presenting to peers/school community
Home-to-school communication
Positive Behavior Intervention System
Assessment tools

Education and Certifications

University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
State of North Carolina Elementary (K-6) Teaching Certificate

May 2012
Obtained August 2012

District endorsement Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

September 2014

Currently working to obtain Virginia teaching licensure

Professional Teaching Experience

Long Hill Elementary School, Fayetteville, NC
Third grade teacher, all core subjects

August 2012-Present

Deliver quality instruction tailored to meet third grade North Carolina Common Core State Standards
Develop science and math plans for the third grade team
Implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of students
Create differentiated stations and activities to appropriately challenge students at all ability levels
Utilize the DIBELS/Reading 3D assessment system extensively and use related tools to guide small group reading
instruction
Integrate technology into whole- and small-group instruction to keep students focused and motivated

College Lakes Elementary School, Fayetteville, NC

Third Grade Summer Reading Camp teacher

July 2014

Provided instruction and support to third graders who did not meet any of the NC pathways to proficiency
Utilized standards-based instructional materials to provide intensive remediation

Leadership
Data Analysis Correlate

August 2014-Present

Serving as co-chair alongside the Instructional Coach

Analyzing data extensively and brainstorming ideas for future remediation and improvement
Assisted in the creation of a Mid-Year Parent Survey
Long Hill Elementary School Improvement Team (SIT)

August 2013-Present

Record notes from the SIT meetings, relay important information back to grade level team, and serve on the
technology focus group subcommittee
Assisted in the creation of Long Hills School Improvement Plan
Professional Development

August 2012-Present

Participant in Professional Development courses in areas such as differentiation and literacy strategies
Attended multiple seminars and workshops from education professionals such as Laura Candler and Kathy
Bumgardner