Kelly Darcey

Experience

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  AmeriCorps

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Colorado Reading Corps tutor

  📚implemented specific strategies for struggling readers, working with students in Kindergarten to 3rd grade 📚collaborated with other tutors on best practices and developmentally appropriate reading strategies for various learners 📚various self managed volunteer duties in the surrounding community

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  Anne Arundel County Public Schools

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2022

  Educator

  ✏️Adjusted and implemented lessons according to state standards and curriculum to a group of 16-23 students, focusing on meeting the goals of individual needs and learning styles, including students who are English Language Learners (ELL) and have Individualized Education Programs (IEP)✏️Schoolwide Equity and PBIS Lead for 3 years: created and lead professional developments and trainings to 50+ adult learners for both in-person and virtual settings, on best practices surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), restorative practices, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies to use within the school community, classroom, and home✏️Established relationships and mentored intern teachers and first year teachers for 3 school years, including a virtual school year, providing constructive feedback and encouragement when necessary, while guiding them through lesson planning, classroom management, and building relationships with students and staff in school community ✏️Collected weekly or bi-weekly data based on student abilities, giving feedback and opportunities to improve, while tailoring my lessons to meet the requirements of both learner needs and performance standards✏️Implemented a variety of e-learning tools and platforms including Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, Bubbl.us Mind Mapping, Lumio, and Pear Deck in order for each individual to understand and succeed in their virtual learning environment✏️Collaborated with staff of 50-150 to understand and implement best researched practices, while giving and receiving constructive feedback to promote a progressive learning environment Show less

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  Mount Royal Soaps

  Jun 2020 - now

  Sales Associate

  🧼self-managed role attending to the detail and care of supplies and inventory for local soap company in Baltimore, Maryland on a weekly basis at farmer’s market with 50+ other local vendors🧼self educated product knowledge and sales techniques to answer questions and improve customer experience🧼collaborating with owners to determine best possible inventory arrangement and sale ideas to listen and respond to customer feedback

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  The Family Tree, Inc.

  Sept 2022 - now

  Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant