Kelly O'Connor
Cumming
Summary
Passionate and enthusiastic educator with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses skills in engaging student learning through collaboration and hands-on activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Support Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Lake Windward E.S.
08.2022 - Current
- Work collaboratively with administration to meed needs of students, staff, and parents
- Gather student data to guide teachers with instructional planning, support students' continuous achievement levels, and provide parents with pertinent information regarding their child's learning and growth
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
- Lake Windward's Professional of the Year 2023
- Lead PLC work within grade level teams
- Lead STEM vertical team
- Textbook coordinator
- Extended Learning and High Dose Small Group coordinator
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as differentiated small groups and hands-on activities
- Student Governance Council parliamentarian
- Coach of the Lake Windward Science Olympiad team that has successful rankings in the district and state, earning 1st place int eh state for the 2022-2023 school year
High School Basketball Coach
Fulton County Schools, Milton High School
11.2022 - Current
- Milton High School Girl's Varsity Assistant Coach
- 2024 & 2025 Regular Season and Tournament Champions
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training sessions and tailored coaching techniques.
- Developed a winning mindset among players by fostering a competitive yet supportive team environment.
- Mentored student athletes on balancing academic responsibilities with their commitment to the basketball team, promoting scholastic achievement.
Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Lake Windward E.S.
08.2014 - 07.2022
- 4th grade STEM teacher
- 4th grade Team Lead
- Member of Lake Windward's Leadership Team
- Lake Windward Elementary Science Olympiad Coach, lead team to successful rankings in the district and state level competitions, earning 1st place in the state for the 2021-2022 school year
- Lake Windward Teacher of the Year 2015
Science Teacher
High Touch High Tech Of Atlanta
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught science curriculum to elementary schools to that enhanced the Georgia science curriculum
- Taught a discovery based learning style and promoted inquiry based dialogue
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education
Education
Tier 1 Certificate - Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA08-2025
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Furman University
08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Furman University
05.2011
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student and parent relations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Elementary Education
- TAG Certified
- Health & P.E. (P-12)
Timeline
High School Basketball Coach
Fulton County Schools, Milton High School
11.2022 - Current
Curriculum Support Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Lake Windward E.S.
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Lake Windward E.S.
08.2014 - 07.2022
Science Teacher
High Touch High Tech Of Atlanta
08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Furman University
Tier 1 Certificate - Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Furman University
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