Kelly R.

Deets
563 Daisy Drive w New Holland, PA 17557
Kdeets11@gmail.com w (717) 538-3309

Core Competencies:

Differentiated
Instruction using
Universal Design for
Learning


Ability and Flex
Grouping


CFIP (Classroom
Focused Improvement
Plan)

Trained in Tier III
reading programs for
phonics, fluency, and
comprehension


Gifted and Talented
Services Provider


Touchstones Discussion
Project


SWIFT Schools
Implementation
Strategies


RTI (Behavior and
Academic)


Kagan Cooperative
Learning Strategies


Blackboard
Classroom


The Writing Strategies
(University of Kansas)

PA Certified Elementary Teacher (K-6)

& Middle School Language Arts (7-9)
Dedicated, engaging, and highly effective teacher seeking an elementary or middle
level English position to foster relationships, build community partnerships, and
prepare students for success in the real world.

Education and Certification

Masters of Education; Educational Leadership & Principal Program

California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
August 2015
Organized and created SIP (School Improvement Plan) to improve
behavior and attendance by using data and RTI supports
Participated in over 180 hours of administrative internship

BA in Elementary Education 3.83 GPA
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
May 2011

PA Teacher Certification
June 2011

Middle Level English Certification
July 2011

Teaching Experience
6th and 7th Grade Middle School Language Arts Teacher
North East Middle School, Cecil County Public Schools, Maryland
2012-present
Curriculum Writer and Reviser for ELA College and Career
Readiness Standards, 2013-present
Active chairperson of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and
Support). 2012-present
Yearbook Advisor, 2012-present
Active member of SIT (School Improvement Team), 2014-present
Appointed school representative for SWIFT (School-Wide
Integrated Framework for Transformation), 2014-present
Dedicated participant and instructor of Smart Users Group for
technology workshops, 2012-present
Member of PTSO, 2015
Co-creator of Get Connected Technology Night for students and
their families, 2014-present
Organizer and instructor for Jump Start (Summer 6th Grade
Orientation Camp), 2014-present
Member of Textbook Review Council, 2014-present

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Google Classroom


Co-Teaching Seminars
(Advancing Co-
Teaching Practices
with Sonya Kunkel)

Flipped Classroom


Data-Driven
Interventions

563 Daisy Drive w New Holland, PA 17557

Kdeets11@gmail.com w (717) 538-3309

Tutor for Twilight School, 2012-present

Substitute Teacher (K-12, Life Skills, Title I, Emotional Support, RTI)
Substitute Teacher Service, Lancaster, PA
2011-2012
Provided instruction and classroom management
Maintained consistency in routine, procedures, and transitions

Science Explorers Summer Camp and After-School Program
Science Explorers, LLC, New Holland, PA
2011-2012
Organized and facilitated summer science programs through non-
profit organization
Managed and facilitated after-school science program for students
in grades 2-5.

Academic and Teaching Achievements

Bulldog Award, 2012, 2013, 2014 North East Middle School, North East, MD
Recognized as outstanding teacher
Common Ground Presenter Nominee, 2014
Nominated for Common Ground Conference for MSDE (Maryland State Department of
Education) based on commitment to curriculum development and school culture
Kappa Delta Pi, 2009-2011 California University of PA, California, PA
Inducted member of International Honor Society in Education
Presidential Scholar Award, 2010, 2011
Recipient of award based on a 3.89 GPA and academic commitments
Alpha Lambda Delta, 2007-2008
Inducted member of U.S. National Honor Society

References
Mr. Albert Volpe, Principal of Cherry Hill Middle School
2535 Singerly Road
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5020
avolpe@ccps.org

Mr. Michael Hodnicki, Content Coordinator of ELA
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5400
mjhodnicki@ccps.org

Mrs. Denise Sopa, Principal of North East Middle School
200 East Cecil Avenue
North East, MD 21901
410-996-6210
dsopa@ccps.org

Kelly R. Deets
563 Daisy Drive w New Holland, PA 17557
Kdeets11@gmail.com w (717) 538-3309