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K E L LY L A H U I S
“ D E D I C A T E D T O S A F E T Y A N D E D U C A T I O N O F A L L C H I L D R E N ”

OBJECTIVE
Pursue a career in education where I can motivate children to learn in an engaging,
technological, educational environment.

EDUCATION
Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education December 2014
Minors – Science, Language Arts, Early Childhood GPA 3.85
ZA Endorsement in Early Childhood Education Magna Cum Laude
BX Endorsement in Language Arts
TESOL Foundational/Advanced November 2019

TRAINING and EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Calvin College Math Grant 2016/2017
Calvin College Book Club 2016/2017
Calvin College Math Games and Facts 2016/2017
Jamestown Elementary – 2nd Grade – Mrs. Kramer Fall 2014
Leadership Committee 2018 to Current
Kids Hope Organizer 2018-Current
Reading Committee 2017-Current

EMPLOYMENT/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019- Current VIPKid – ESL Online Teacher, Independent Contractor
Levels 1-7, 23 Certifications, Google Slides, Rewards, Extensions
Teach English to K-8th, One to One Immersion Class using American Based
Common Core Standards, Use TPR/Props for each lesson, Assess and Give
Feedback on student progress and performance

2017 – Current West Ward Elementary – Allegan Public Schools, Allegan MI

First(2018-Current) and Second Grade Split Teacher (2017-2018)
Designed, developed and implemented appropriate best practice activities
according to Allegan’s Essential Standards in all subjects, created classroom
expectations, PBIS/CHAMPS, implemented Daily Five, number talks,
completed running records, RTI/MTSS, Delta Math, Illuminate Testing,
conferenced with students and parents, communicated with parents through
website, email, phone and in person; created inviting classroom environment
2016 – 2017 Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts and Technology – Grand Rapids, MI
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Designed, developed and implemented appropriate best practice activities
according to common core in all subjects, created classroom expectations
and social contract, PBIS committee, PBIS and CHAMPS, implemented Daily
Café with Daily Five, developed and implemented classroom economy,
number talks, NWEA, completed running records, conferenced with students
and parents, communicated with parents through website, email, phone and
in person; created inviting classroom environment

2015- 2016 Hudsonville Public Schools, Early Childhood Center – Hudsonville, MI

Three-Year-Old Preschool Teacher
Designed, developed and implemented appropriate activities according to
state standards, created classroom expectations, communicated with parents
through website, email, phone and in person; worked with community,
assessed students, completed progress reports, assessments, parent teacher
conferences, social/emotional support with second step and creative
curriculum, created inviting classroom environment

2015-2016 Wyoming High School - Wyoming MI

Freshman Volleyball Coach
Developed tryouts and practice schedules, worked with Varsity and assistant
coaches, planned practices and taught new skills, demonstrated a high
degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations, and a positive role model
for all students.

2014 – 2015 Wyoming Intermediate School – PESG

5th/6th Grade Long Term Substitute
Planned and developed appropriate differentiated lessons in Language Arts,
Read 180, Math Interventions, Social Studies, and Science; administered
running records, implemented classroom management

Fall 2014 Jamestown Elementary, Hudsonville, MI

Student Teacher - Mrs. Kramer, 2nd Grade Classroom
Planned and developed appropriate differentiated lessons in Language Arts,
Math, Social Studies, and Science; taught handwriting and spelling,
administered running records, assessed Fry Words, worked with school
families, implemented classroom management expectations

Spring 2013 Forest Grove Elementary Jamestown, MI

Student Teacher - Mrs. Smith Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Prepared and implemented developmentally appropriate activities, reinforced
classroom management, met the needs of students and their families,
observed and assessed students, worked with special needs students,
communicated with parents
Long-Term Teacher Assistant Para-Pro Substitute in Pre-K Classroom
Planned, prepared, and implemented lessons, worked with large and small
groups, supported classroom management, assisted teacher
2010 - 2011 WisdomGym Preschool, Jenison MI
Preschool Teacher for Three and Four Year Olds
Designed, developed, and implemented appropriate activities, created
classroom expectations, communicated with parents, worked with
community, assessed students

2009 – 2011 Athletes in Motion, Western Michigan

Volleyball Instructor, Byron Center and Caledonia Schools
Taught volleyball techniques to 4th through 6th grades

REFERENCES
Mrs. Melanie Cassar West Ward Elementary – Allegan Pub. Principal 269.673.7000
mcassar@alleganps.org

Mr. Dwight Quinn Ellington Academy of Arts/Technology Principal 231.638.0071

Quinn2d@yahoo.com

Mr. Kirk Bloomquist Wyoming Intermediate Public Schools Principal 616.530.7450

bloomqk@wyomingps.org

Dr. Amy Kavanaugh Ferris State University Professor 231.591.5361

amykavanaugh@ferris.edu