Kelly Slover Resume

Kelly A Slover Resume
OBJECTIVE	My objective is to obtain a full-time professional Reading or Language Arts teaching position in a public school setting whether in Elementary, Middle, or High School. I have a wide range of experiences that will allow me to make a positive contribution to many educational settings. My enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning and teaching will be an asset to any grade level and school district.
EDUCATION	Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Dec. 2009 Minor: Reading Magna Cum Laude Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie WA Diploma June 2005
University Honors / Activities	CWU Academic Good-Standing Tuition Waiver 2005– Dec. 2009 Kappa Delta Pi - Honor Society for Education 2008– Dec. 2009 International Reading Association – Member 2008– present National Education Association – Member June 2009– present
CERTIFICATIONS	Washington Elementary Teaching Certificate K-8 Washington Reading Certificate K-12 Issued: January 2010 Highly Qualified in English/ Language Arts West-E Exam Passed Feb. 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE	Substitute Teacher, Selah School District, Selah, WA Nov. 2009 – present Implement lesson plans in a variety of classrooms in all grade levels and a variety of subject areas (see application). Care for immediate safety and related needs of students. Engage students in learning to provide them with meaningful learning experiences. Most frequent subbing was at the Junior High School in Language Arts classrooms. Assisted Reading Specialist with a variety of literacy tests on a trimester basis.
	Student Teaching Field Experience, Selah Jr. High School, Selah, WA Aug. – Nov. 2009 Managed and planned for both 9th Grade English and Advanced English. Created and implemented a five-week unit plan on the novel Night by Elie Wiesel including reading and comprehension strategies, used Jane Schaffer Writing Program and daily journal writing activities. Managed classroom, used Skyward Grade Book program, chaperoned ASB school dance, administered literacy assessments, after school tutoring, and first trimester parent conferences.
	Reading Practicum, Lincoln Elementary School, Ellensburg, WAMarch – June 2009 Worked with kindergarten classroom teacher to plan and implement reading materials and interventions in the classroom. Administered DIBELS and related testing programs, DRA leveled books, and developed one-on-one student-teacher assessment skills. Used Writer’s Workshop and Daily 5 writing programs on a daily basis.
	Pre-Autumn Experience, Selah Junior High School, Selah, WA Aug. – Sept. 2008Assisted 9th grade English classroom teacher in planning, classroom management and executing lesson plans.
RELATED EXPERIENCE	Literacy Night Booth Presenter, John Campbell Elementary, Selah, WA Spring 2009 Designed and presented summer reading ideas to parents and students at a literacy based fair. Focused on motivation to get students of all ages to read during the summer months.
	Activity Coordinator, El Dia De Los Ninos (Children’s Day), Ellensburg, WA May 2007 Organized and implemented a booth at a children’s fair emphasizing the importance of literacy.
	Nanny, Cindy Spencer, North Bend, WA May 2001 – Sept. 2005 Supervised, planned educational activities, tutored and provided care for two children after school and during the summer.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE	Area Coordinator, A+ Advantage Point Learning,Portland, OR Sept. 2010 – June 2011 Responsible for overseeing and implementing tutoring services for a leading Supplemental Education Services provider in the Central Washington Region. Hire and manage qualified tutors to administer tutoring curriculum to low income families in the community. Support and advise instruction staff regarding student performance and curriculum needs. Make daily school site visits in order to maintain positive relationships with both families and school districts. Monitor student attendance, billing, and student tracking. Compile data for reports.
	Lead Office Assistant, Public Safety Dept., Central Washington University,July 2006 – September 2010 Attended to daily office duties including running daily reports in the T2 Flex Database, composing letters and maintaining office records using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Responded to immediate needs of customers including diffusing angry clients in person as well as over the phone, in addition to answering and directing their questions. Trained new employees on a regular basis, made office work schedules, and maintained client confidentiality in a professional manner.
	Member Service Representative (Teller), SnoFalls Credit Union,Snoqualmie, WA June 2004 – June 2005 Worked as a team-member at a local Credit Union while attending high school, in addition to managing the Mount Si High School on-campus branch. Followed daily financial transaction procedures including managing three other employees. Maintained confidential records of branch members in a friendly and professional manner. Was required to operate basic fax and copy machine functions in addition to operating and financially balancing the safe, a teller drawer, and drive-up windows. Enjoyed working with the community and meeting people from around Snoqualmie Valley.