Kelli J.
Lewis
Address: 2841 E. Cathy Dr. lewiskellij@gmail.com
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (480) 341-3855
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
May 2015 Teaching and Curriculum; Literacy and Language
Study Abroad Program University of Cape Town; Western Cape, South Africa
July 2014 August 2014 Teaching and Curriculum; Literacy and Language
Bachelor of Arts in English Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
May 2013 Major: English Literature and Letters; Minor: TESOL
Professional Certifications
Provisional Teaching Certifications State of Michigan: License #: PV0000000851386
5/20/2014 6/30/2020 Highly Qualified: English (6-12) and ESL (6-12)
Professional Experience
English Teacher, Dysart Unified School District; Surprise, Arizona 7/2017 Present
Taught Grade 10, grade 10 Honors, and grade 8 English Literature using differentiated instruction
techniques and employing best practices in grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing instruction
Mentored an intern educator in the areas of classroom management, summative and formative
instruction, parent teacher communication, instructional best practices, etc.
Earned Gifted and Talented Endorsement
English Teacher, Dysart Unified School District; Surprise, Arizona 12/2015 Present
Taught Grade 8 Language Arts using summative and formative assessment, interdisciplinary lessons,
and multimodal practices
Incorporated Common Core State Standards as well as best practices in literacy, literature, vocabulary,
and grammar instruction in order to best prepare students for high school
Sponsored two after-school 21st Century Programs: 3/4th Grade Math Challenge & Game Design Club
On several school committees centered on the improvement of the school
ESL Instructor, Global-LT; Bagdad, Arizona 05/2015 09/2015
Tutored ESL students to improve their English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Used assessments methods to ascertain the ELP level of individual students to design lessons catering to
student abilities and personal goals
Improved students' ELP in speaking, listening, reading and writing as evidenced by formative and
summative assessments
English/ESL/Mathematics Teacher, Columbia International College Taiwan; Longtan, Taiwan
08/2014 04/2015
Developed lessons, activities and units according to the standards outlined in the Ontario Curriculum
Organized and supervised the Drama Club Fall semester 2014
Prepared IELTS exam preparation lessons for the Speaking, Listening, and Writing portions of the exam
Taught grade 10 English as a Second Language, Literature, and Mathematics as well as grade 11
Literature
Integrated technology such as Prezi, Anonymous Polling, Research lessons, Microsoft office and Penzu
into my lessons so as to further engage my students in my lessons
Taught interdisciplinary lessons that incorporated Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy as well as the
core subjects
Led a sociology/psychology experiment with the grade 11 Literature students in order to better
understand inequality and economics as well as to review the play we had been analyzing and to prepare
for reading and analyzing Death of a Salesman
Designed layered curricula so as to give students autonomy and responsibility over their education
Study Abroad Cohort, Michigan State University; Cape town, South Africa 07/2014 08/2014
Taught grade 8-12 Literature to students at Ned Doman High School and Athlone High School in Cape
Town, South Africa
Studied and experienced firsthand why South Africa has the lowest Math and Literacy rates in the world,
according to PISA scores
Designed a comprehensive School Improvement Plan to help improve student attendances, student
morale and student success by incorporating a bus transportation system, improving school pride
through better teacher-student relations using team building and cooperative strategies, and
incorporating a new sports program
Presented on the Translingual and Multilingual aspects of South African culture in order to gain a more
well-rounded understanding of the cultural divide and history of apartheid
Teaching Intern, Cass Technical High School; Detroit, MI 08/2013 04/2014
Taught four American Literature classes where Research Writing was the main focus in MLA formatting
Improved ACT scores for grade 11 students in the areas of Reading, Writing, and English by teaching
test taking strategies, teaching writing through a rigorous ACT Writing preparation unit, and teaching
English grammar and rhetoric skills
Sponsored and organized the after-school French Club
Proctored and supervised standardized tests: PLAN and MAP
Teacher/Consultant, Information Technology Empowerment Center; Lansing, MI 03/2012 08/2013
Taught Game Design, Scratch Programming, Lego Robotics and Digital Media to elementary and
middle school students
Designed and developed curricula for Game Design, Scratch Programming and Lego Robotics courses
Led a committee on the redesigning of the curricula for ITEC, regularly updating the team on updates to
curricular changes via email and meetings
Coached a team of middle school students to compete at a FIRST LEGO regional championship, where
we received 2nd place in Research Quality
Designed the Instructor Training Manual for new instructors
Trained new instructors to teach all subjects
Led monthly meetings to discuss updates on curricular objectives, curricular updates and to discuss new
assessment methods as well as ways to improve ITEC courses
Te a c h i n g - R e l a t e d E x p e r i e n c e
Literacy Lab Instructor, The Center for Applied Inclusive Teaching and Learning in the Arts and
Humanities at Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI 01/2013 05/2013
Recruited area high school students who were interested in learning more about Poetry, Art, Game
Design and Music
Ran a Literacy Lab where students could expand their creativity through immersion in art-related
activities
Took students on a tour of the MSU Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum followed by students recreation
of art they had experienced during the tour
Teacher's Aide, Spartan Child Development Center; East Lansing, MI 08/2012 05/2013
Assisted a preschool teacher in the teaching of preschool students aged 1-5 years old
Worked with preschool children in order to improve their motor, speech, and cognitive skills through
play and interaction following the Love and Logic ideology
Professional Development
Course: The Intercultural Dimensions of English Language Teaching August 2015
Australian National University
Course Modules: Stereotypes, Taboos, Cultural References, Social Distinctions, Conversations and
Silences, Expectations of Behavior, Forms of Address, Time and Space, Cultural Dimensions,
Multiple Identities
Conference: Policy, Practice and Power: Upholding our Convictions in Demanding Times October 2012
Workshops attended: Designing Rich Conversations between Texts, Using Art to Assess Common
Core Standards in ELA, Appeasing Both Sides How to be Creative in the Common Core
Endorsement Training: Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Eduprize HS
Attended courses for 45 in-person hours and completed 45 at-home study in order to receive my
teaching endorsement in Gifted and Talented education
Development of Curricula Used Beyond my Classroom
Game Design Curriculum and Prezi, Information Technology Empowerment Center 2012
Lego Robotics Curriculum and Prezi, Information Technology Empowerment Center 2012
Scratch Programming Curriculum and Prezi, Information Technology Empowerment Center 2012
H o n o r s a n d Aw a r d s
MSU Office of Study Abroad Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipient Summer 2014
MSUFCU Endowment Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient Summer 2014
Michigan State University Dean's List Spring 2013
The Literacy Group Member 2012-2013
MSU Student Advisory Group Leader 2012-2013
Professional Memberships and Organizations
TESOL International Association 2015 - Present
National Council of Teachers of English 2012 - Present
Michigan Council of Teachers of English 2012 - Present
Vo l u n t e e r E x p e r i e n c e
Game Design Club Sponsor Mar 2016 April 2016
Math Challenge Sponsor Feb 2016 April 2016
Volunteer Reader College Guild May 2015 Sept 2015
Drama Club Sponsor Columbia International College Taiwan Fall 2014 Spring 2015
French Club Sponsor Cass Technical High School Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Tutor Read to Succeed at Michigan State University Fall 2011 Spring 2013
