Kelly Nelson1075 26th Street Des Moines, IA 50311 | kelly.nelson@drake.edu | 847-977-1844

EducationB.S. Elementary Education (Exp. May 2014)Drake University | Des Moines, IA Endorsements: Reading, Middle School Language Arts/Social Sciences, and Special EducationStudent Teaching PlacementsStilwell Jr. High, 8th grade, WDMCS, West Des Moines, IA January - February 2014 Created daily lesson plans using effective teaching methods and differentiation strategies Assumed leadership roles by coordinating small and large group instructionCarlisle Elementary, 3rd grade, Special Education, CCSD, Carlisle, IA February - April 2014 Collaborated with staff to determine best practices and partake in professional growth Communicated with guardians regarding academic progress, successes and concerns Ashland Ridge Elementary, 5th grade, ACSD, Ankeny IA April - May 2014 Designed assessment to determine students comprehension of content material Developed classroom management strategies to ensure a positive environment for students Practicum ExperiencePrairie Trail Elementary, Special Education, ACSD, Ankeny, IA Jordan Creek Elementary, 2nd grade, WDMCS, West Des Moines, IA Greenwood Elementary, 1st grade, DMPS, Des Moines, IA Stilwell Jr. High, 8th grade, WDMCS, West Des Moines, IA Madison Elementary, 3rd grade, DMPS, Des Moines, IA Jordan Creek Elementary, 5th grade, WDMCS, West Des Moines, IA Hubbell Elementary, 2nd grade, DMPS, Des Moines, IA Professional ExperienceRespite Care Provider, Iowa Family ServicesUrbandale IA, 2013 - Present Utilize problem-solving strategies to resolve behavioral disputes and incidents Provide social opportunities and growth in the childs least restrictive environment Reading, Writing and Math Tutor, Ashmore FamilyAnkeny, IA, 2013 - PresentComplete a variety of assessments to determine academic strengths and weaknesses Design instruction to incorporate student needs and advance current skills and capabilities Program Coordinator, Everybody Wins! IowaDes Moines, IA, 2012 2013Determine reading pairs based on mentor and students personal and academic qualities Collect and organize data to determine program successes and areas for improvement Child Care Provider, Fornoff Family Ankeny, IA, 2012 - 2013Planned and completed engaging and meaningful activities with children School Program Staff, Sacred Heart ElementaryWDM, IA, 2011 - 2012Established rules and expectations for children while participating in program eventsLife Guard and Swim Instructor, Aquatic Center Hawthorn Woods IL, 2010 - 2011Modeled and instructed swimming basics to improve childs existing skills and abilities Activities, Honors, and Volunteerism

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