Kelly Worm
Westminster,CO
Summary
Elementary teacher with 12+ years of experience managing classrooms of 20-24 students. Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and growth. Looking to leverage creativity and teaching experience to engage the whole child.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Coal Creek Canyon K-8
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons aligned to Colorado standards, integrated Learning Targets, Thinking Maps, Write From the Beginning, Into Reading, Math Expressions and Second Step.
- Administered MAP, DIBELS, DRA2, Into Reading and CMAS assessments.
- Identified gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with families by communicating student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Elementary Teacher
Sheridan Green Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2023
- 1st grade Teacher August 2017 – May 2023
- 3rd grade Teacher August 2015 - May 2017
- Half Day Kindergarten August 2014 - May 2015
- Planned and implemented lessons aligned to Bridge to Curriculum integrating Learning Targets, Thinking Maps, Write From the Beginning, Into Reading, Illustrative Math, Math Expressions and Second Step.
- Administered MAP, DIBELS, DRA2, Into Reading and CMAS assessments. Identified gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with families by communicating student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments using PBIS practices.
Kindergarten Teacher
Lumberg Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Substitute Teacher
Jefferson County School District
02.2006 - 08.2013
Education
Masters of Education in Reading - Reading Specialist Endorsment
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2023
Early Childhood Licensure -
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE05.1991
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Coal Creek Canyon K-8
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Sheridan Green Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Lumberg Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
Substitute Teacher
Jefferson County School District
02.2006 - 08.2013
Masters of Education in Reading - Reading Specialist Endorsment
Regis University
Early Childhood Licensure -
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Wayne State College
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