Kelsey A Shaw

Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Completed 3 years (90 credit hours), May 2018
GPA: 3.3
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Minor: Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Graduate, Advanced Diploma, Mount Vernon High School, June 2015

Experience
Recreation Leader, Therapeutic Recreation Camp, Fairfax, VA, June 2016-August 2018
 Created lesson plans and schedules for campers to follow during the day
 Worked with children ages 6-12 with a varying range of disabilities
 Aided participants in developing fine and gross motor skills
 Assigned tasks for other workers in the room to complete daily
Practicum Student/Volunteer, Young Children’s Place, Harrisonburg, VA, Aug 2017-May 2018
 Created and completed lesson plans for whole group activities
 Completed observations and an individual child study of a given student
 Volunteered to aid preschooler with Down Syndrome during the school day completing
various everyday task such as washing hands, eating, getting up and down stairs, etc.
Practicum Student, Riverheads Elementary School, Staunton, VA, January 2018-May 2018
 Created and implemented individual lesson plans to improve a chosen students' skills
 Practiced administering various assessments for young children
Individual Assistant, Woodley Hills Elementary School, Alexandria, VA May 2017-June 1017
 Assisted in classrooms that needed coverage during the school day
 Aided in completing various tasks and projects throughout the school
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Activities and Volunteering
Mentor, Overcoming Barriers, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2016- May 2017
 Worked with mentees ages 7-12 with varied disabilities
 Engaged mentees in various gymnastics activities that developed motor and balance skills
 Engaged mentees in various biking activities that improved physical strength and balance
 Developed lesson plans and schedules for mentees to follow during the program
Head Coach, Shenandoah Valley United Soccer Program, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2016-
Nov. 2016
 Trained 8-year-old boys in soccer
 Helped develop physical strength and endurance throughout the soccer season
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Skills
 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
 Can easily create a positive and comfortable learning environment
 Works exceedingly well with others