Kelsey Mead

meadke@mail.gvsu.edu
10745 48th Ave.
Allendale
(231) 742-1718

OBJECTIVE
To provide encouragement, support, and a community learning environment to further enhance the
education of students, while creating a positive connection between home and school.

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

Bachelor of Science (Junior Status)

Major: Group Social Studies/Education
Minor: Elementary Certification

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Storyland Childcare
Daycare Assistant
September 2015-Present
Leads children ages 3-5 in classroom activities
Encourages problem solving
Aids exploration of math and science concepts

Allendale, MI

Private
Nanny
Summer 2015
Provided supervision to 4 children ages 2, 4, 6 and 11
Prepared breakfast, lunch and snacks
Encouraged academic growth through summer workbook activities

Allendale, MI

Hart Public Schools

Project Focus: Lead Program Assistant
Summer 2014
Headed group of rising 2nd graders in a summer program
Planned lessons
Implemented academics into daily nature-themed activities

Hart, MI

Hart Public Schools

Volunteer/Teachers Aide
Fall 2011-Present
Worked with students in my moms kindergarten classroom
Acquired necessary classroom management techniques/skills
Gained confidence through creation and instruction of activities

References
Lori Buitendorp
(616) 895-6714
Relationship: Current employer
Jeanine Gasper
(616) 558-0911
Relationship: [Private] Summer 2015 employer
Jason Stariha
<Jstariha@k12.com> or <jastariha@hotmail.com>
Relationship: Summer 2014 employer
Lori Hurlbut
(231) 437-0683
Relationship: Family friend

Hart, MI