Sherry Kelley

1209 Agua Fria Street

Santa Fe, NM 87501
kelsherry@gmail.com
505.469.2688

Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S A N D S K I L L S :
• Experience with the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Project
approaches
• Experienced with facilitating the development of literacy and math
skills through various curriculums and modalities
• Intermediate level Spanish proficiency
• Strong mathematics background
• Strong music background
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Apple and PC’s and
with office software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

E D U C AT I O N :
2014-Present Elementary Education with Math Concentration, University
of New Mexico
2008-2010 Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin - Madison
2008 Associate Degree in Science and Arts, Madison Area
Technical College
2003 Assistant Childcare Teacher Certificate, Madison Area
Technical College
1993 High School Diploma, Madison West High School

EMPLOYMENT
2020-Present Lead Primary Teacher, La Mariposa Montessori School
I am responsible for the care and education of children from 3-6
years. Using principles and materials developed by Dr. Montessori
along with knowledge of other child-centered approaches and
research based strategies, I develop and implement preschool, pre-K
and kindergarten curriculum to a classroom of up to 28 children, in
whole group, small groups and individually. In order to support a joyful
and enriching education, I collaborate with my assistant and other
colleagues to organize guest visits and seasonal events. In addition, I
maintain classroom records, create the class yearbook, communicate
with families and staff through a variety of ways, and take courses to
further my professional development.
2019-2020 Co-Teacher, The Gentle Nudge School
I was responsible for the care and education of children from 3-5
years. Along with my co-teachers, I develop and implement
appropriate preschool and pre-K curriculum. I encourage the
development of self-help and conflict resolution skills and am
 responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and enriching
environment. I communicate with parents and teachers on a regular
basis. I document and assess the development and skills of students.

2018-2019 Substitute, Santa Fe Public Schools

While maintaining an environment that supports learning and safety, I
followed and created lesson plans that meet the educational needs of
students. As a long-term 6th grade substitute, I collaborated with
colleagues to provide group and individual instruction to meet
students’ individual needs, kept detailed records, administered
assessments, and communicated with families through text, phone,
email, conferences and newsletters. I attended meetings and
professional development workshops in order to learn how to further
support students and the school community. In addition, I organized
field trips, guest speakers, and events to further enrichment. I
provided tutoring afterschool, to ensure that students would succeed.

2017-2018 First Grade Teacher, Santo Nino Regional Catholic

I planned and implemented curriculum with Common Core State
Standards and Archdiocesan Standards and created an environment
that supports the educational and personal growth of each student. I
establish positive communication and relationships with students,
parents, and staff in order to support students' well being and positive
membership in the community. I hold high expectations for all of my
students, who showed great improvement on assessments..

2011-2014 Co-Teacher, The Gentle Nudge School

I was responsible for the care and education of children from 3-6
years. Along with my co-teachers, I developed and implemented
appropriate preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten curriculum. I
encouraged the development of self-help and conflict resolution skills
and was responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and enriching
environment. I communicated with parents and teachers on a regular
basis. I documented and assessed the development and skills of
students.

1996-2002 Sales Clerk, Rupert Cornelius

I was responsible for customer service, cash handling, and checking
and managing inventory.

1996-2002 Customer Service Agent and Administrative Assistant

to the President of Stark Insurance Agency
I was responsible for selling and maintaining insurance policies,
providing insurance advise, handling claims, and maintaining
customer and accounting records. In addition, I greeted customers,
answered phones, wrote letters, and maintained records and the
schedule for the agency.

O R G A N I Z AT I O N S A N D V O L U N T E E R W O R K :
2021-2022 10th Grade Class Parent Representative, SF Prep PA
 Attended meetings, communicated with families about upcoming
events, and organized seasonal socials.

2012-2022 Member of The New Mexico Association for the

Education of Young Children (NMAEYC)

2011-2022 Member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance

(NAREA)

Spring 2015 Add+Vantage Math Internship

Attended a training seminar in early math strategies. Worked with
small groups of 4-6, fourth grade students on math activities and
projects.

2011-2015 Member of the Atalaya PTA

Attended meetings and volunteered for seasonal events such as the
Fall Festival, the Spring Art Fair, Teacher Appreciation and helping
with the move into our newly renovated school. Advocated for high
quality, developmentally appropriate education and for children’s and
family’s rights within the public school system.

2011-2017 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Supervised young dancers backstage and helped with costume
alterations for the Spring Recitals and the Nutcracker productions.

1998-2005 Reading and Math Tutor with Schools of Hope and

Madison Public Schools