Tracy Kelly
Guelph,ON
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs in a warm, safe educational environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Elementary Supply Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
04.2024 - Current
- Supervising students in and out of the classroom including the playground, cafeteria, and hall areas
- Connecting with students, maintaining positive, professional relationships
- Following the classroom Teacher’s plan to foster optimal learning and student participation
- Managing classrooms effectively to encourage a positive learning environment
- Providing classwork and homework assignments based on the available lesson plan
- Adapting teaching methods to ensure every student’s needs are catered for
Designated Early Childhood Educator
Upper Grand District School Board
06.2014 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress
Beauty Department Manager-Cashier
Zehrs Markets
08.1994 - 10.2011
- Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele
- Boosted satisfaction and repeat business by recommending products in alignment with customer needs
- Applied merchandising and housekeeping procedures, adhering to corporate and brand standards
- Protected store assets and inventory via loss prevention procedures
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University - Orillia Campus
04.2025
Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON08.2023
Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON05.2013
Skills
- Individualized support
- Clear and direct communication
- Creating a safe learning environment
- Teacher and Administration collaboration
- Progress tracking and reporting
- Supervising classroom activities
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Organizational and planning skills
- Special needs support
- Classroom management techniques
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing slo-pitch
- Going for walks
- Reading
- Spending time with family
References
- Tara Topping, Principal, Kortright Hills PS, 519-827-1601
- Kyla Lightfoot, Principal, Salem PS, 519-846-5363
- Morgan Bowmaster, Vice Principal, Kortright Hills PS, 519-827-1601
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Elementary Supply Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
04.2024 - Current
Designated Early Childhood Educator
Upper Grand District School Board
06.2014 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA
05.2013 - 05.2014
Beauty Department Manager-Cashier
Zehrs Markets
08.1994 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University - Orillia Campus
Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies -
University of Guelph
Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Conestoga College
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