Kelseypaulus Resume
Kelseypaulus Resume
Kelseypaulus Resume
OBJECTIVE
To hold an elementary level position where I can use my skills as a literacy specialist to help all students
achieve success, across all ability levels.
LICENSE
Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Post-Graduate Professional License:
Reading, Literacy, and Learning K-12, May 2017
Elementary Education PK-6, December 2015
Thurgood Marshall Elementary & Crestwood Intermediate, Chesapeake, VA, Spring 2015
Student Teacher, Third and Fourth Grade
Planned and taught lessons using systematic planning emphasizing goals, objectives, and assessments
for seven weeks in each placement
Aligned written, taught, and tested lessons and assessments with the Virginia Standards of Learning
Objectives
Created and implemented a positive behavior management system to motivate and foster positive
behavior
Implemented cooperative learning strategies
Created and implemented Integrated Units
Attended and participated in faculty and staff meetings and parent teacher conferences
Graduate Assistant, Longwood University First Year Experience Fall 2016 Spring 2017
o Responsible for the administrative and applied professional practice within the Office of First Year Experience.
o Coordinate the execution of New Lancer Days (Longwood Orientation).
o Director of Blue Crew, a group of peer mentors specifically assigned to Longwood Orientation.
o Lead and execute weekly Peer Mentor Meetings.
o Contribute ideas and input at the Office of First Year Experience staff meetings.
o Execute day- to- day administrative and clerical tasks.
o Collaborate with families, as well as first year students.
o Plan and execute meetings of the Parents Council.
o Active member of the Peer Mentor Selection Team.
Peer Mentor, Office of First Year Experience and Family Programming Spring 2013 Spring 2016
o Led and instructed a group of 20-25 first year students during Initial Orientation, New Lancer Days
and in the Longwood Seminar Course for 16 weeks.
o Designed and implemented the Longwood Seminar Course Curriculum for first year students.
o Collaborated with other Peer Mentors, RAs, faculty and staff to enhance the new student experience.
o Facilitated small groups of students and parents, and helped them navigate the campus during
New Lancer Days.
o Designed and implemented an online program for incoming students, titled The 1839 Experience.
o Assisted with the design, selection and facilitation of programs during New Lancer Days.
o Fostered a sense of community and trust in the classroom by modeling appropriate risk-taking and
self-disclosure.
o Assisted in developing an inclusive classroom environment that is open to all points of view.
o Served as a role model exhibiting enthusiasm, motivation, and involvement.
Campus Tour Guide, Longwood University Ambassadors Spring 2013 Spring 2015
o Provided energetic campus tour to prospective students and families.
o Coordinated Student Panel for Prospective Student Open Houses, and served as a panelist.
o Coordinated fundraisers as an elected member of the Executive Board.
o Led improvement meetings and trainings to 75 Ambassadors.
CERTIFCATIONS:
Infant and Child CPR and AED Spring 2017
Basic First Aid Spring 2017