Kelly A. Young
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
M.E.d - Educational Leadership (In progress)
M.Ed. - Education: Curriculum & Instruction, Chapman University, Phoenix, AZ, 2003
BA - Communication Studies, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ, 1996
AAS - Fashion Merchandising/Marketing - Certificate of Completion Management - Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ, 1994
Principal Certificate Arizona (In progress)
Teacher Certificate Standard Elementary, K-8, Arizona
Endorsements Structured English Immersion, K-12, Arizona
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
21st CCLC After-School Programs Director, Ruth Fisher Elementary School, Tonopah, AZ, 2005 to present
- Supervised after-school programs for K-8 students including tutoring, enrichment activities and summer learning programs
- Ensured state guidelines were followed including maintaining documentation, state reporting, program evaluation, developing and tracking budgets, ordering supplies, curriculum implementation and resource management
- Provided oversight of the campus after hours including staff management, safety and security, and student discipline
- Wrote and received over $21,000 in grant funding
Kindergarten Team Leader, Ruth Fisher Elementary School, Tonopah, AZ, 2006 to present
- Developed a curriculum map for math and language arts
- Organized kindergarten registration
- Mentored new teachers
- Developed standards-based progress report and report card
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Teacher, Ruth Fisher Elementary School, Tonopah, AZ, 2004 to present
- Created a positive classroom environment through lesson planning, instruction, effective communicating, and classroom management
- Assessed student achievement using DIBELS, Arizona 6 Traits Writing Assessments and Quarterly Assessments to create individual learning objectives
- Communicated with students and parents using a variety of methods
- Received 2 Westside Impact Grants
After-school Teacher, Ruth Fisher Elementary School, Tonopah, AZ, 2004 to 2005
- Provided extended learning opportunities for students after school
- Planned and implemented lessons based on individual student needs
- Coordinated with regular day classroom teacher to provide successful tutorials
Substitute Teacher, Litchfield Elementary School District, Litchfield Park, AZ, 2003-2004
- Provided over 980 hours of classroom instruction for K-5, special education, ELL and Multiage classrooms.
- Followed provided lesson plans and assumed all duties of the regular teacher.
- Completed two long-term positions in 4th grade (one 6-week and 1 four-week assignment)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Yearbook Co-Sponsor, Ruth Fisher Elementary School, Tonopah, AZ, 2007 - present
- Created an after-school student run yearbook program
- Secured the funds to purchase cameras for the program
- Ensured the students were on-task and deadlines were met
- Received $1500 in donations to fund the program
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AZ Reads Professional Development (80 hours), Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Tonopah, AZ, 2005
Handle with Care (8 hours), Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Tonopah, AZ, 2005
21st CCLC Fall Training (12 hours), Arizona Department of Education, Phoenix, AZ, 2007
21st CCLC 2007 Summer Institute (13.5 hours), US Department of Education, Miami, FL, 2007
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer, Ruth Fisher PTO, Tonopah, AZ, 2004 – present
- Elected PTO Secretary for the 2005-2006 school year
- Created PTO website
- Assisted with the planning and organization of Family Nights and fundraisers