Malinka Kelly
Austell
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over four years of experience in developing tailored lesson plans and facilitating classroom discussions. Expertise in classroom management, assessment implementation, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents to enhance educational outcomes. Resourceful and adaptable professional with extensive experience in elementary education. Known for strong collaboration and classroom management skills, contributing to effective learning environments that promote student engagement and achievement. Dynamic educator skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Committed to supporting student growth through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
Roswell
06.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enrich the educational experience.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current with teaching methods.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Roswell North Elementary
Pre-k Paraprofessional
Roswell
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
Kids R Kids Alpharetta
teacher
Alpharetta
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Cooked in the kitchen, and served meals.
- I drove the bus for the field trip.
Private Pre-K Teacher
Lawrenceville ECDC
Decatur
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational materials supporting cognitive growth.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for young children.
- Assessed student development through regular observations and evaluations.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on new teaching methods.
- Collaborated with other teachers to discuss best practices or exchange ideas.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for the children by ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime and field trips.
- Created effective classroom displays that engaged the students in learning material.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that addressed individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure appropriate behavior from the students.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Teacher
Apple Tree Prep Learning Center
Covington
05.2009 - 08.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2024
Associate of Science - Education
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA03-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Assessment implementation
- Parent collaboration
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Testing and grading
- Innovative lesson planning
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Student needs assessment
- Empathy and patience
- Small group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Community involvement
- Learning style assessment
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Project-based learning
- Instructional best practices
- Student motivation
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Creative lesson planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Parent and student communication
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
Paraprofessional of the Year 2024-2025
Certification
Birth through Kindergarten (FLD870)
Timeline
Teacher
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
06.2020 - Current
Roswell North Elementary
Pre-k Paraprofessional
07.2017 - 05.2020
Kids R Kids Alpharetta
teacher
08.2015 - 06.2017
Private Pre-K Teacher
Lawrenceville ECDC
05.2013 - 07.2015
Teacher
Apple Tree Prep Learning Center
05.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Education
Georgia Piedmont Technical College