Kelly Burridge
Elkhart
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Goshen Community Schools, excelling in lesson planning and data analysis. Passionate about fostering student motivation and building strong relationships, I create engaging, inclusive learning environments that inspire critical thinking and creativity. Committed to continuous improvement through collaboration and professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Goshen Community Schools
Goshen
01.2020 - Current
- Taught English Language Arts to High Ability/Gifted 6th grade students
- Taught ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing to High Ability/Gifted 5th grade students
- Taught ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing to 6th grade students
- Build relationships with students to ensure they feel safe and confident in the classroom environment
- Plan and execute rigorous lessons
- Develop lesson plans to engage students and encourage active learning
- Keep track of data on all students to ensure success
- Differentiate lessons based on data
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs of learners in classroom
- Incorporate real-world examples into lessons whenever possible to make content relevant for students
- Foster critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions
- Encourage creativity, expressiveness
- Establish and set goals
- Utilize technology, such as interactive whiteboards and online resources, to enhance instruction
- Promote inclusivity and collaborative learning through moderated online and in-class discussions
- Establish clear expectations for student behavior and academic success at beginning of each school year or course session
- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions
- Identify potential learning barriers and strategized ways to overcome them
- Assess students' skill levels and determined individual needs
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research
- Serve on committees or as club sponsor to contribute positively to overall school community
- Collaborate positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
- Facilitate student learning through positive engagement, multiple teaching methodologies and mentoring
6th Grade Track Coach
Goshen Intermediate School
Goshen
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted Junior High Coaches with practices to create skilled runners, jumpers, and throwers
- Provided leadership and mentorship to athletes in 6th-8th grades
Student Council Sponsor
Goshen Middle School
Goshen
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned school wide events
- Provided and modeled leadership and mentorship to the council of 6th-8th graders
- Participated in group projects, collaborating with peers to achieve common goals
4th Grade teacher
Syracuse Elementary
Syracuse
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed and executed rigorous lessons
- Tracked data and watched for trends
- Differentiated lessons based on data
- Established and set goals
- Maintained warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on learning and student support
- Inspected and monitored hallways to check student activity during break
- Read books to entire classes and small groups
- Created fostering and safe learning environment promoting encouragement and motivation
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
- Participated in meetings with teachers to discuss school policies and regulations
Track Coach
Jackson Intermediate School
South Bend
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Planned practices to create skilled runners, jumpers, and throwers
- Provided leadership and mentorship to athletes in 6th-8th grades
5th/6th Grade High Ability English Language Arts Teacher
Jackson Intermediate School
South Bend
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught 5th Grade High Ability English Language Arts along with 6th Grade ELA general education for 1 year with over 30 students per class
- Taught 5th Grade High Ability English Language Arts along with 5th Grade general education for 1 year with a class of 30
- Designed and executed rigorous lessons
- Tracked Data and watched for trends
- Differentiated lessons based on Data
- Established and set goals
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group projects and cooperative learning activities
- Created engaging activities to promote critical thinking skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- Modeled effective reading strategies during read-alouds and shared reading experiences
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in literacy instruction
- Developed expertise and expanded teaching abilities through continuous training
- Motivated students with fun, engaging teaching style, and positive reinforcement for excellence
- Improved teaching skills with workshops, conferences, and professional courses
- Encouraged creativity, expressiveness
- Planned activities to inspire children's creativity
- Helped teachers integrate new materials, equipment and teaching aids with collaborative approach
Cross Country Coach
Jackson Intermediate School
South Bend
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Planned all practices to create skilled runners
- Provided leadership and mentorship to athletes in 6th-8th grades
4th Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Plymouth
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing to 4th grade students of various ability levels
- Designed and executed rigorous lessons
- Tracked Data and watched for trends
- Differentiated lessons based on Data
- Established and set personal goals
- Maintained warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on learning and student support
- Created fostering and safe learning environment promoting encouragement and motivation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Gifted Education Licensure
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN12.2011
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Accountable
- Faculty collaboration
- Relationship building
- Data analysis
- Student motivation
- Collaborative learning
- Empathy and patience
- Technology integration
Certification
- High Ability/Gifted Education
- Elementary Generalist
Projects
Cross Country Coach, Jackson Intermediate School, 2016, South Bend, IN,
- Planned all practices to create skilled runners
- Provided leadership and mentorship to athletes in 6th-8th grades
Track Coach, Jackson Intermediate School, 2017, South Bend, IN
- Planned practices to create skilled runners, jumpers, and throwers
- Provided leadership and mentorship to athletes in 6th-8th grades
Yearbook Sponsor, Jackson Intermediate, 2018, South Bend, IN
- Designed yearbook
Student Council Sponsor, Goshen Middle School, 2021, Goshen, IN
- Planned school wide events for staff and students
- Provided and modeled leadership and mentorship to the council of 6th-8th graders
6th Grade Track Coach, Goshen Intermediate School, 2022, Goshen, IN
- Assisted Junior High Coaches with practices to create skilled runners, jumpers, and throwers
- Provided leadership and mentorship to athletes in 6th-8th grades
Talent Show Coordinator, Goshen Intermediate School, 2022-present, Goshen, IN,
- Developed and sponsor a school wide talent show
- Offer auditions, rehearsals, and support to students who participate in the talent sho
- Emcee the talent show that is performed for the entire school body
Timeline
6th Grade Track Coach
Goshen Intermediate School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Student Council Sponsor
Goshen Middle School
01.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Goshen Community Schools
01.2020 - Current
4th Grade teacher
Syracuse Elementary
08.2017 - 08.2019
Track Coach
Jackson Intermediate School
01.2017 - 12.2017
Cross Country Coach
Jackson Intermediate School
01.2016 - 12.2016
5th/6th Grade High Ability English Language Arts Teacher
Jackson Intermediate School
01.2015 - 01.2017
4th Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Gifted Education Licensure
Indiana University South Bend
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