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KELLY FOSTER 108 EAST WEILE Apartment 1, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99208 [email protected] (509) 220-‐‑3370

Strengths & Skills: • Utilizing technology integrated lessons in the classroom • Passionate about developing a love of learning in my students • Proficient with blogging, podcasts, video streaming, interactive whiteboards, and

document cameras • Facilitator of real world application when designing curriculum • Adaptation and modification of lessons to meet diverse learning abilities using

inquiry-‐‑based models of instruction • Implementation of multicultural curriculum in the classroom • Producing authentic learning experiences by building unique classroom

community • Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching methods to enhance learning

environment Education: Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington, June 2015 – June 2016

Master in Teaching Eastern Washington University-‐‑ Cheney, Washington, September 2014-‐‑June 2015

Social Studies Endorsement Eastern Washington University-‐‑ Cheney, Washington 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Majors: Marketing and Management

Dean’s List, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, and Summer 2007 Certification:

Residency Teacher Certificate, State of Washington, July 2016 Endorsement: Social Studies (5-‐‑12), Highly Qualified: CTE-‐‑ Business Content Assessment (WEST-‐‑E): Social Studies, June 2015, Business and Marketing, April 2016

Classroom

Experience: Student Teaching, 9th-‐‑ 12th Grade, World History, West Valley High School, West Valley School District, Spokane Valley, Washington, August 2015 -‐‑ June 2016

• Motivated students through an active learning environment using positive

classroom management strategies • Professionally responded to inquires from students, parents and administrators • Participated in quarterly conferences with parents and addressed any concerns • Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop innovative learning programs

On Track Academy, 724 East Rich Avenue, Spokane, Washington April 2016 • Established and maintained standards of student behavior needed to achieve a

productive learning environment in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.

• Employed assessments to help students master content through reading and writing

Work Experience: Store Manager/Operations Manager -‐‑ Sherwin Williams –2010-‐‑2014

• Operated the financial side of the business, conducting all the accounting and auditing year round

• Effectively managed and maintained store inventory; adjusting for seasonal needs, ongoing projects, and for emerging products

Activities: • High School/Junior High Youth Leader (2009-‐‑2012, January 2015-‐‑June 2015) • Assistant Coach Northwood Junior High Varsity Football team (2014) • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (Recruitment Chairman, Vice President, Treasurer,

Social Chairman) • Fellowship of Christian Athletes-‐‑ Mead High School (September 2009 -‐‑12, 2014-‐‑

2015) • Volunteer Staff, Campus Crusade for Christ (2012-‐‑14) • Chairman, Relay for Life (American Cancer Society Organization), 2005

(Committee Member 2003-‐‑2005)

References: Ned Fadeley Master Teacher -‐‑ West Valley High School 8301 East Buckeye, Spokane, WA 99212 509-‐‑922-‐‑5488 (W) [email protected] Suzanne Dennis Student Teacher Supervisor -‐‑ Whitworth University Whitworth University 300 West Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA 992551 509-‐‑994-‐‑0466 (C) 509-‐‑777-‐‑1100 (W) [email protected] Jeff Smith Dean of Students -‐‑ West Valley High School 8301 East Buckeye, Spokane, WA 99212 509-‐‑922-‐‑5488 (W), [email protected]