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Kerilyn Foley
Kindergarten Teacher, Springfield Public Schools
Location: Westfield, NJ United States
Joined: Mar 18th, 2012

About (request update)

I am an educator who is very passionate about my work. I am not a "9-3 and summers free" teacher; rather, I am constantly taking my work home with me and thinking about new and exciting ways to engage students. I take pride in my work, ensuring that each child I work with feels empowered and confident about their future.

Current Whereabouts:

Pinterest, tutoring, volunteering, learning greetings in 5 new languages

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Earn my Master's of Education degree in Teaching English as a Second Language

Website:

http://KerryFoley.educatorpages.com

Education (request update)

Gettysburg Col class of 2010

Undergrad Major: Sociology

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Omega

Claim To Fame:

I participated in an Irish Step Dancing class every semester.

Most Memorable Moment:

Organizing a letter-writing campaign to U.S. soldiers stationed abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan, dancing in the dance ensemble, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, recruiting over 40 new pledges to Alpha Phi Omega as the new member chair.

Boston University (in progress) class of

Grad Major:

High School: Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ class of 2006

Activities & Accomplishments:

Soccer, softball, volunteering, AP Language, European History, and Psychology classes.

Best Memories:

Playing softball, volunteering at the local soup kitchen, and tutoring my younger siblings.

Experience

I currently work with Springfield Public Schools as Kindergarten Teacher
I have 2 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Kindergarten Teacher | Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center
From September 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Establish comfortable learning environment and modify instruction for various learning styles including ESLs and students with IEPs.

Nanny | Kane family
From June 2010 to August 2011 • 1 year(s)
Provided childcare and tutoring for two elementary-aged children including supervision and educational support.

Substitute Teacher | Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center
From April 2011 to June 2011 • 0 year(s)
Provided substitute teaching services during transition period.

2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute | Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center
From September 2010 to April 2011 • 1 year(s)
Maintained daily classroom operations including student accountability, parent communication, and structured lesson delivery.

Tutor | After-School Programs
From August 2006 to April 2010 • 4 year(s)
Tutored at-risk ESL students and assisted with coordinating tutoring programs through various organizations.

3rd Grade Student Teacher | Park Hills Elementary School
From August 2009 to December 2009 • 0 year(s)
Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum and conducted Action Research for student interventions.

Counselor and Nature Teacher | Camp Homeward Bound
From June 2008 to August 2009 • 1 year(s)
Designed nature curriculum and taught outdoor survival skills to homeless children with various behavioral and developmental challenges.

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