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KELSEY BATES
kelseybates93@yahoo.com / C: (949) 413-9071
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

SUMMARY
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator that is talented at teaching a variety of subjects while meeting the needs of diverse
learners. Maintains impeccable classroom management skills, as well as a positive behavior reinforcement system.
Specializing in creating stimulating and encouraging environments, which help students succeed to their full potential and
enjoy learning.

SKILLS
• Very flexible and adaptive • Exceptional organizational skills
• Differentiated learning techniques • Open communication with parents
• Creative lesson plan development • Critical & creative thinker
• Outstanding classroom management • Interactive teaching/learning
• Superior communication skills • Positive behavior reinforcement

EXPERIENCE

1st Grade Teacher / Oxford Preparatory Academy- SOC - Mission Viejo, CA 07/2020 – Current
• Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of
material
• Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Worked one-on-one with struggling students to design individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
• Attended and participated in department staff meetings, brainstorming ideas.
• Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

1st Grade Long-Term Substitue Teacher / Oxford Preparatory Academy- SOC - Mission Viejo, CA 02/2020 – 06/2020
• Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Worked one-on-one with struggling students to design individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
• Attended and participated in department staff meetings, brainstorming ideas.
• Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

4th Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher / Oxford Preparatory Academy- SV - Lake Forest, CA 11/2019 - 02/2020
• Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's
philosophy and mission.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
• Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
• Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
• Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.

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2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher / Oxford Preparatory Academy- SV - Lake Forest, CA 08/2019 - 11/2019
• Started the school year with students, as if it were my own class, and created a positively reinforced classroom
management system.
• Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
• Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of
material.
• Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding parent-teacher conferences.
• Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
• Utilized technology resources for teaching purposes and for student learning

Substitute Teacher / Capistrano Valley Unified School District - San Juan Capistrano, CA 02/2019 - 06/2019
• Mentored, tutored, and instructed students in need of additional support.
• Cleaned classroom and teaching areas after daily use, maintaining high standards for organization.
• Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
• Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of
material.
• Maintained classroom discipline by applying proactive behavior management techniques.

Student Teacher / Oso Grande Elementary School- Lisa Kopczynski - Ladera Ranch, CA 10/2018 - 12/2018
• Received high remarks for creativity of teaching and instructional techniques from students and faculty.
• Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students that encompassed
multimedia learning tools.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff to enhance student learning
and classroom success.
• Created immersive activities and utilized technology to enhance instruction.
• Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.

Student Teacher / Harold Ambuehl Elementary School- Suzanne Devaney - San Juan Capistrano, CA 08/2018 - 10/2018
• Designed practice lesson plans on multiple subjects, incorporating a variety of teaching methods.
• Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
• Maintained classroom discipline by applying proactive behavior management techniques.
• Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Brandman University - Irvine, CA 2018

California State University of Long Beach - Long Beach, CA 2015

Saddleback Community College - Viejo, CA 2013