KELLYN McNAMARA

8614 Tamarron Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28277

kmcnama5@uncc.edu | (704) 302 – 4941

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher that will allow me to foster creativity and
higher order thinking in twenty-first century students while offering opportunities for
professional development and career growth as an educator.

EDUCATION

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC August, 2014 – May, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Minor: Children’s Literature and Childhood Studies
GPA: 3.275/4.0 (final GPA pending)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
August 2018 – Present
Sharon Elementary, Charlotte, NC
Student Teacher, Yearlong Internship, Third Grade
• Plan differentiated instruction according to unique student learning needs, the theory
of multiple intelligences, and the framework for twenty-first century learning in order
to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
• Analyze assessment data in order to develop lesson plans that address students’
unique learning needs and varied levels of conceptual understanding.
• Collaborate with grade level team, support staff, and administration to create a caring
learning environment and deliver instruction that meets the needs of all students.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellent character in interactions with school staff
members, students, and families to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Tutoring Link, Charlotte, NC July 2018 – Present
Private Tutor
• Develop thirty-minute to sixty-minute learning segments, weekly, for kindergarten
through eighth grade students with varied learning and physical needs.
• Maintain records of student growth and development.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with students and families.
 Homeschool Teacher, Charlotte, NC March 2018 – Present
Science and Social Studies Instructor
• Build curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards for students in
seventh, eighth, and ninth grade with diverse learning needs.
• Plan and deliver interactive, research and project-based instruction on a weekly basis.
• Maintain records of student growth and development.
• Develop and utilize assessments to guide future instruction and diagnose student
conceptual understanding and learning needs.

University Center for Academic Excellence (UCAE), Charlotte, NC January 2018 – May 2018
University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Peer Mentor
• Develop personalized development plans for high-risk, first year college students.
• Maintain records of student attendance, growth, and development.
• Serve as responsible employee, required to understand and implement Title IX
policies and adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Collaborate with UCAE staff members to support the unique emotional and academic
needs of the students served.

GRANTS, ACADEMIC AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIP

NC Space Grant, North Carolina State University in partnership with the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA), Recipient
• 2018 – 2019
• 2017 – 2018

Chancellor’s List, University of North Carolina At Charlotte Cato College of Education

• Spring 2018

North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), Member

• Spring, 2018 – (pending renewal)

Dean’s List, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Cato College of Education

• Fall 2017
• Spring 2017