Allison E.

Kersh
19617 Orleans Road
Flint, Texas 75762
903-520-6177
akersh@mckinneyisd.net

Mrs. Kershs professionalism,

desire for growth, strong

instructional strategies, and
love for children has helped her
become a master teacher on our
campusShe pinpoints her
students' varying academic
levels and implements effective
instructional strategies to

Goal
To secure a position within an elementary school, that utilizes my instructional, organizational
and classroom management skills

Education and Certifications

Computer Skills

address their strengths and

areas of growth.
Megan Richards
Principal
Valley Creek Elementary

Professional Experience in Education

career. She exhibits the

August 2011 to Present

Preschool Teacher, McKinney ISD

November 2010 to July 2010

-Preschool teacher for two year-old classroom and coordinator of learning centers

Day Camp Counselor, Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, TX.

Summers of 2006 to 2009

-Led a group of ten to twelve kids, ages 5-11 and provided a safe environment
-Followed and directed the scheduled activities

cooperative and knowledgeable

in all aspects that relate to her

First Grade Teacher, McKinney ISD

-First Grade Teacher and ESL Coordinator/Teacher for the grade level
-Other Titles and Responsibilities: ELPS Trainer and Presenter, Math Point Person,
Eduphoria Trainer, SIOP Trained, Leader In Me Committee Member,
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)- teacher representative,
Teacher of the Year Nominee for 2014 and 2015

honest; a true leader. I have

always found her to be very

Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word,

Power Point, Excel, podcasts, Eduphoria, iPads, and Smart Technology.

Employment

I have observed Allison to be

resourceful, dynamic, and

Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. May 2010
Early Childhood-Fourth Grade Generalist
English as a Second Language Supplemental

Substitute Teacher, Elementary, Bryan ISD

January 2009 to May 2009

-Led and instructed the students

-Implemented lessons provided

qualities of initiative and

enthusiasm in teaching
children.
Teresa Jimarez, PhD.
Student Teaching Supervisor
Texas A&M University

Professional Development in Education

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model Certified- 16 Hours

First Steps Math Intervention Training- 21 Hours

Gifted and Talented Training- 30 Hours

Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) Training

Student Teacher, Mitchell Elementary, Bryan, TX.

2011 to 2015

January 2010 to April 2010

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1 Grade, Cooperating Teacher, Nancy Johnson

A teachers purpose is not to

create students in his own

-Adapted and modified instruction to suit learning styles of students

image.
Anonymous

September 2009 to November 2009

3rd Grade, Cooperating Teacher, Carmalita Brown

-Taught, assisted and observed in all content areas
-Developed daily lesson plans and implemented cooperative learning

image, but to develop students

who can create their own

Senior Methods, Neal Elementary, Bryan, TX.

Early Childhood Professions I & II, Rice Elementary, Tyler, TX.

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1 Grade, Cooperating Teacher, Robin Hunt

-Year-long high school internship, observed and implemented lesson plans

August 2005 to May 2006