Kelly Steffen

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San Diego, CA (610) 680 - 7209 kellymsteffen@gmail.com www.mskellysteffen.weebly.com

Middle Level (Grades 4-8) School Teacher

Seeking a full-time middle level math and/or science position.
Passionate, energetic, student-centered educator with one year of teaching experience who provides engaging
and differentiated instruction, aligned to standards and curriculum, in order to meet the needs of every learner.
Devoted to enhancing children’s healthy development, thinking creatively, efficiently, problem solving,
developing independence, and respecting themselves and others.
Areas of Expertise:
Classroom Management Parent & Staff Communication Individualized Education Planning
Unit Mapping & Planning Data Collections Differentiated Instruction
Learning Focused Lesson Planning Technology Integration Gifted instruction

Education / Certification
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education – Concentration Math & Science (B.S.Ed.), Cum Laude
CAEP Accreditation
Minor: Disability Studies
Study Abroad Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Universidad San Francisco de Quito January 2015
Environmental Science 310 (3 credits) | Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the Galápagos
Honors include: Dean’s List, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, GPA 3.538/4.000
Flinn Scientific Middle School Laboratory Safety Certification
State of California Certification – Single Subject Teaching Credential
Foundational-Level Mathematics Foundational-Level General Science
State of Virginia Certification – Collegiate Professional License
Middle Ed. 6-8 Mathematics Middle Ed. 6-8 Science
State of Pennsylvania Certification – Level I
Grades 4 – 8 (All subjects 4-6, Mathematics 7-8) Grades 4 – 8 (All subjects 4-6, Science 7-8)

Professional Experience
Building Substitute / Long Term Substitute ~ Wallingford Swarthmore School District Wallingford, PA
Strath Haven Middle School Fall Semester of 2019-2020 School Year
Sixth Grade Language Arts Special Education
• Implemented IEP goals and accommodations to 23 students and administered pull-out testing for students with
special needs
• Differentiate activities and goals to meet each students individual needs and abilities
• Collaborated with general education and special education staff to promote the best level of support for each
student
Seventh Grade Math Teacher ~ Manassas City Public Schools Manassas, VA
Grace E. Metz Middle School 2018-2019 School Year
• Used VODE Standards to develop engaging lessons with differentiation for students with IEPs and WIDA
students
• Average of 28 students per class: demographics of 63% Hispanic and 58% free or reduced lunches
• Differentiated instruction for special education students, gifted students, and ESOL students
• S.T.A.R (Specific Timely Authentic Recognition) Recipient
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Assistant Teacher ~ Benchmark School Media, PA

Middle School (6-8) English & Elementary (K-5) Science 2018 Summer
• Created engaging learning opportunities for students with reading difficulties
• Assessed and guided students’ progress throughout summer
• Collaborated with staff members to efficiently plan and coordinate work
• Ensured all students comprehended the curriculum, and supported students who required extra guidance
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students
• Applied technology to enhance student learning (Excel, Smart Board)

Student Teacher ~ Shippensburg Area School District Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg Middle School 2017-2018 School Year
Sixth Grade Math & Science
• Used PA Standards to develop engaging lessons with extensions of achievement for GIEP students
• Assessed and guided students’ progress throughout semester
• Collaborative with staff members to efficiently plan and coordinate work
• Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on engaging learning goals, activities,
curriculum, and student safety
• Applied technology to enhance student learning (Excel, Google Classroom, Smart Board)

Leadership
Grace E. Metz Middle School 2018-2019 School Year
• Advisor to Student Government Association
• Assistant coach to the boys track & field team

Shippensburg University Track & Field Team (Javelin) Fall 2014 - Spring 2018
• PSAC Champions 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018

Shippensburg University Student Government Association

Secretary Fall 2017-Spring 2018
College of Education and Human Services Senator Fall 2015-Spring 2017
• Represented the student body
• Committee representative for selecting the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services

Shippensburg University Circle K

Co-President Fall 2017-Spring 2018
Secretary Fall 2015-Spring 2017
• 2018 Service Achievement Award
• 2018 Honored Officer Award

Shippensburg University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Outdoor Women’s Track & Field Representative Fall 2016-Spring 2018
• Make-a-Wish Committee Chair

Honors/Recognition
• Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)
• Tau Kappa (Athletic Honors Sorority)
• Delta Alpha Pi (International Honors Society)
• Sigma Alpha Pi (The National Society of Leadership and Success)
References Available Upon Request