Kelsea Furbish
Cumming
Summary
ESOL high school math teacher focused on helping students grow in both math and language. Creates a supportive classroom where students feel comfortable taking risks and learning. Uses strong math content knowledge along with an understanding of English learners to make complex concepts easier to understand. Adapts lessons and materials to break down language barriers and support access to grade-level content. Works to build student confidence while strengthening both math skills and English proficiency. Consistently engages and motivates students to reach their academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Mathematics ESOL Teacher
Denmark High School
Alpharetta, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies in ESOL mathematics classes, accommodating students with access scores ranging from 1 to 4.2.
- Courses Taught: Foundations of Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, AMDM
- Facilitated student engagement in learning processes while guiding the monitoring and evaluation of personal goals.
- Collaborated with educators to analyze and exchange student performance data.
- Designed and integrated varied teaching methods and learning aids to address the unique needs of students with different abilities.
- Head Coach for the swim and dive program from 2022-2025.
Secondary Mathematics and ESOL Teacher
North Forsyth High School
Cumming, GA
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Encouraged proactive student participation in education by implementing ongoing assessments of personal goals.
- Engaged with fellow educators to evaluate student performance data, enhancing overall academic achievement.
- Implemented a range of instructional strategies and materials to accommodate students' varying skill levels and learning preferences.
- Assistant Coach for the swim and dive program.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Secondary Language Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN04-2027
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction in Gifted Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2020
High School Diploma -
West Forsyth High School
Cumming, GA05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Course content creation
- Lesson Plan Development
- Integrated ESL Support
- Analytical problem solving
- Time Management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Varied assessment techniques
Certification
- ESOL
- Gifted
Timeline
Secondary Mathematics ESOL Teacher
Denmark High School
07.2021 - Current
Secondary Mathematics and ESOL Teacher
North Forsyth High School
07.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Kennesaw State University
Doctorate of Education - Secondary Language Instruction
American College of Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction in Gifted Education
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
West Forsyth High School