Zakary Kelley
English Teacher / Behavorial Specialist
945 S Highland Ave Ripon,CA
Summary
Qualified and professional English Teacher with 4 years of experience in teaching and Classroom Management. Possess strong creative and analytical skills. Team player with an eye for detail. Has great passion for working with at-risk students and helping them take the next steps towards adulthood. Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher / Behavorial Specialist
Manteca Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
RSP English Teacher
Manteca Unified School District
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Developed effective lesson planning for English and Study Skills curriculum
- Created effective learning environment where students want to succeed and are not afraid to fail.
- Graded tests, essays, quizzes, and evaluated reading and writing scores.
- Developed strong classroom rules and norms to help cultivate effective learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Ripon High School
Ripon, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Active Listening
undefinedTimeline
English Teacher / Behavorial Specialist
Manteca Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
RSP English Teacher
Manteca Unified School District
08.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. John's University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Ripon High School
05.2001 -
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