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Kelly Love

Nashville,TN

Summary

Experienced educator specializing in American and World History, integrating literacy and writing instruction to build critical thinking skills. Passionate about fostering civil discourse, engaging students with current events, and mentoring fellow educators. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Humanities Teacher (5th & 6th Grade)

Akiva Nashville
01.2021 - Current
  • Develop students' literacy skills through historical inquiry and primary sources
  • Lead civil discourse discussions and incorporate current events
  • Organized extracurricular activities related to humanities subjects, such as field trips and guest speaker events, enriching the educational experience for students.
  • Provided targeted support for struggling students through individualized tutoring sessions or small group instruction, increasing overall class performance levels.
  • Integrated ELA and Social Studies curriculum focused on American and World History
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.

Student Council Advisor

Akiva Nashville
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success
  • Coordinated trips to the state capitol
  • Organized student council elections

Upper Grades (3rd-6th) ELA Curriculum Mentor & Coach

Akiva Nashville
01.2018 - Current
  • Mentor teachers, lead professional development, and conduct observations
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.

3rd Grade Teacher (All Subjects)

Akiva Nashville
01.2010 - 01.2021
  • Designed engaging lessons in core subjects, emphasizing inquiry-based learning
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Board Member (Teacher Representative)

TN State Board of Education Charter School Renewal Committee
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed and evaluated charter school applications

Literacy Coach

LEAD Academy
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.

ELA Model Teacher

Ysleta ISD
01.2001 - 01.2006

Trained educator in Reader's and Writer's Workshop methodologies

Education

M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix
Nashville Campus
01.2018

B.A. - Reading Education

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso
01.2000

Skills

  • Facing History and Ourselves Trained
  • Classroom Environment Oversight
  • Reading and Writing Education
  • Social-Emotional Development
  • Program Development and Mentoring
  • Parent & Community Engagement
  • Crisis management
  • Motivational techniques
  • Student advocacy
  • Board of Education Charter School Renewal Committee

Certification

Endorsements

Transferred from Texas in 2007

Elementary K-8

Expired in 2017

Working to reactivate

Timeline

Student Council Advisor

Akiva Nashville
01.2022 - Current

Humanities Teacher (5th & 6th Grade)

Akiva Nashville
01.2021 - Current

Upper Grades (3rd-6th) ELA Curriculum Mentor & Coach

Akiva Nashville
01.2018 - Current

Board Member (Teacher Representative)

TN State Board of Education Charter School Renewal Committee
01.2015 - 01.2017

3rd Grade Teacher (All Subjects)

Akiva Nashville
01.2010 - 01.2021

Literacy Coach

LEAD Academy
01.2007 - 01.2010

ELA Model Teacher

Ysleta ISD
01.2001 - 01.2006

M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix

B.A. - Reading Education

University of Texas At El Paso
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