Kellie Burchfield

105 Buckskin Dr, Waxahachie, Texas, 75167, kellieburchfield@yahoo.com

Cell: 817-501-3669/Home: 972-923-4465 E-Portfolio: kellieburchfield.weebly.com
Personal Profile
I believe all children have the ability to learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting, and
appropriate to each child's ability. Dedicated to the safety and success of all young children. Has proven leadership
skills from a background in customer service, along with educational success that frames the beginning of a life long
journey dedicated to childhood education.
Education/Training
Texas A & M Commerce Midlothian, Texas
Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6
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(anticipated graduation May 2014)
Successfully passed PPR and Generalist Ec-6 exam.
SIOP Training (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) July 2012
University of Texas at Austin College of Education
Teacher Online Reading Academies - Kindergarten 4th grade July, 2012
Teaching Related Experience
Student Teacher Wedgeworth Elementary School, Grade 2 and 5, Waxahachie, TX. 75165 August 2013- Present
Independently develops and teaches daily lessons using technology, cooperative learning, and hands-on activities.
Teaches, reflects, and modifies skills by providing students with multiple opportunities and a variety of ways to learn
material.
Accommodates curriculum for English Language Learners, advanced students, students with disabilities, and students
in the Response To Intervention program.
Facilitates student learning by using student centered lessons, and activities.
Developed a classroom behavior plan with students to prevent future classroom management issues.
Collaborates with team members to ensure student improvement and to help each other optimize their students'
learning potential.
Establishes safe, comfortable, stimulating, and exciting classroom environment for students to be more deeply
engaged.
Designed thematic units to integrate all subject areas in the student learning process.
Facilitated student research project which yielded student made animal books while integrating Science, English
Language Arts, Reading, and illustrations.
Plays an active role in parent-teacher conferences to effectively communicate student behavior and progress.
Active experience using Skyward, Eduphoria, TRS(TEKS Resource System formally C-Scope) , Safari Montage, and Aesop.
Substitute Teacher Waxahachie ISD January 2012 - Present
Responsible for maintaining classroom management while promoting learning in the absence of the regular assigned
teacher.
Provides instruction and assessment in the absence of the teacher.
Implements teachers lesson plans.
Produces a report for the absent teacher detailing all work complete, or incomplete work, behavioral issues, and other
pertinent information necessary for the teachers success upon return.
Professional Experience
Customer Service Lead Texas Plywood and Lumber Company May 2006-August 2007
Customer Service Supervisor Armor Holdings, div. Armor Accessories March 2004 May 2006