Kathleen M.

Welsh

40240 Ivywood Lane Plymouth, MI 48170

Cell: 734.355.8381 kathwels3@gmail.com

EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Strong work ethic with commitment to Education and helping others achieve
Exceptional teacher with multi-district experience combined with strong Education philosophies
from Eastern Michigan University. Highly analytical leader with transformational skills and
multi-cultural background. Experienced in strategies / negotiations. Demonstrated leadership
in creating / reorganizing global purchasing functions in complex / developing markets with a
strong emphasis on team building / continuous improvement. Competencies include:

Early Childhood Development

Elementary Education
Leadership, Coaching, Collaboration, Mentoring

Cross curricular teaching

Over 100 pre-service teaching hours
Hardworking

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
RIDGE WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fall 2015
(The school community is made up of an extremely diverse population of primarily upper middle class, with
approximately 30% of families speaking another language in the home. The school strives for school community
where: Students, families, staff and community work in close partnership, teachers collaborate and use best
practice to meet the needs of all students, and students display good character and are actively engaged in
continuous learning.)
Student Teacher

This is the second 15 week term served as a student teacher.

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Started student teaching full time by week six of fifteen.
Planned lessons around the children's interest that were engaging and developmentally appropriate for
their age group.
Aligned informal assessment with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Worked with a Reggio Emilia approach

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL September 2013 December 2015

(Our Lady of Good Counsel provides a school environment in which Christ is encountered and discipleship is
fostered through the teaching and practice of Catholic tradition, values and doctrine, while challenging each
student to academic excellence.)
Lead Assistant
Engaged by program administrator providing afterschool care to the students of the school in their afterschool
program. Aiming to maintain control and safety, works with Kindergarten and First grade students to continue
to promote strong Catholic values, while having fun during after school hours.

Worked to resolve conflicts in the classroom as well as the playground.

Discuss student behavior with students as well as parents as needed. Providing reports to parents
afterschool on behavior, as needed.
Maintain camaraderie and safety of all students.

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL . 2015 Present
(St. Michael is a parish with elementary school committed to excellence and uniqueness through extraordinary
effort and love. It is a Catholic School whose mission is to inspire our students to be followers of their Catholic
faith, champions of academic excellence, and moral leaders for the future.)
Substitute Teacher Long Term
Sought by principal, provided continuity and continued to teach a half day preschool program of 4 year olds.
Worked to ensure a smooth transition through the end of the school year.

Fostered positive relationships with children and families through meaningful learning daily.
Responsible for end of the year assessments.
Planned daily station choices and continued to implement curriculum.
Continued to provide long term substitute support on an as need basis while completing my studies.

COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY Winter/Spring 2015

(Placed in a 2nd grade classroom where I enabled students to achieve; understandings and competencies within
English, Writing, Mathematics and Science. Program involved encouraging students to respect self, others, and
the environment, and nurturing critical and creative thinking to make decisions and solve problems.)
Student Teacher
Created a productive learning environment while being mentored by the teacher and my instructor.
Encouraged students to acquire and process materials and to work both independently and cooperatively in
the classroom environment.

Planned lessons to meet the diverse group of learners in correlation to Livonias curriculum goals and
Common Core with guidance from coopering teacher.
Lead and planned lessons by week six of fifteen during this student teaching placement creating
differentiated goals for groups of students while incorporating collaboration amongst peers.
Planned a three weeklong non-fiction unit which intergraded English, Science, and technology.
Assessed students for 3rd quarter report card marking, as well as tracked and provided specific feedback
for students to meet learning goals.

LIFETIME FITNESS .. 2009- 2015

(Founded 1992 Life Time Fitness is a $1.2 billion organization with 20,000 employees which helps organizations,
communities & individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations & fitness goals by engaging in
their areas of interest or discovering new passions both inside & outside of Life Times distinctive and large
sports, professional fitness, family recreation & spa destinations.)
Aquatics Assistant Department Head
(2013-2015)
In a department of 35 employees, reporting to the Aquatics Department Head, Promoted to Assistant
Department Head in 2013. Assisted in development and managing of Swim instructors, Life Guards, and Head
Life Guards during swim lessons, and family swim hours.

Led team members to promote a healthy and happy environment in which patrons felt safe, understand
rules, and enjoy time spent.
Assisted Department Head in welcoming new members to the Swimming Program, and Pool Area.
Ensured members of the program were up to date with forms, and received proper reports on swimming
skills monthly.

Assisted Department Head in returning phone calls, emails, and following up with customer complaints;
providing professional customer service with a smile.

Aquatics Deck Supervisor/Head Lifeguard

(2010- 2013)
Promoted to Aquatics Supervisor over the summer. Managed a team of 17+ during family swim hours and
during swim lessons.
Solicited and promoted sales for the swim program, as well as assisted management in collecting
overdue payments.
Standardized processes and procedures to keep patrons safe and rules enforced, while promoting an
enjoyable customer environment.
Trained new staff members to follow corporate standards.
Perform swim evaluations of students / instructors, and advise parents as to their swimmers ability.
Swim instructor/Lifeguard
(2009- 2010)
Reporting to the Department Head, responsible for teaching swimming lessons.
Engaged children age 9months to 12years building each from basic swimming skills, to swimming
independently. Enhancing the program created different techniques to make children comfortable
learning objectives during lesson.
St. Robert Bellarmine School 2012 2013
(Until its closing in 2015, the mission of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School was a commitment to the
education of children through; Strength in academics, Respect for all, and Belief in Christian values)
Preschool Assistant
Selected to work in the St. Robert Bellarmine school, gaining experience in teaching while working for SRB.
Worked with a classroom of 13 students and lead teacher, to build childrens socio-emotional, fine and gross
motor skills, cognitive abilities, and friendships.
Worked with students to learn skills necessary for Kindergarten, while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Planned activities for students based on different themes every week that involved appropriate sensory,
listening, and motor skills.
Dotto Family Chiropractor - Office Technician 2010 - 2011
Worked in a small chiropractic office and reported to the office manager. Worked as an office technician to
manage schedules on behalf of a team of doctors.
Plymouth Rock and Supply - Cashier/ Seasonal Help May-September 2006 - 2010
Summer help for the owner of the business. Working with customers, managing deliveries and scheduling, filling
propane orders, and running hi-low machinery.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALING
BS Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 2010 2015
Financing 100% of college expense, worked to obtain Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education & Early
Childhood Education. Graduate completely debt and loan free while working to complete education!
Certified December 2015 to teach in the State of Michigan.
Ladywood High School, Livonia MI 2010
Ladywood is a college preparatory school, which strives for excellence in education and Catholic values.
Completed graduation with a 3.0 GPA.