Kelli Smith
Chapel Hill
Summary
With a proven track record at Morris Grove Elementary, I elevated EOG Reading scores significantly, showcasing my expertise in data analysis and instructional coaching. As a collaborative leader and curriculum developer, I've led professional development and strategic curriculum enhancements, driving academic excellence and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grades 3-5 Instructional Coach
Morris Grove Elementary School
Chapel Hill
08.2021 - Current
- In my three years as an instructional coach, we raised EOG Reading scores from 74.5% to 80.1%, EOG Math scores from 79.3% to 85.3%, and 5th-grade EOG Science scores from 80% to 89.9%
- Support teachers in implementing American Reading Company (ARC) English-Language Arts curriculum
- Participate in grade-level PLC meetings for instructional planning & data analysis
- Co-teaching in classrooms as part of Student-Centered Coaching cycles
- Participate with other school-based coaches to write curriculum resources and assessments
- Serve as district-level LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading & Spelling) trainer
- Lead professional development sessions for school and district
- Facilitate district-level PLC meetings for fifth-grade teachers
- Member of the school Equity Team
Fifth Grade Teacher
Morris Grove Elementary School
Chapel Hill
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Served as grade-level chair for two years
- Serve as school Equity Coach & member of district Equity Team
Elementary Instructional Coach
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Raleigh
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Served as an elementary instructional coach for low-performing schools
- Provided coaching feedback to classroom teachers
- Participated in grade-level PLC meetings to analyze student data and plan instruction
- Taught model lessons and co-taught in classrooms
- Provided support and resources to school-based coaches and curriculum/instructional facilitators
- Planned and led professional development sessions at assigned schools
- Worked with other coaches in the division to plan and lead professional development
- Participated in Comprehensive Needs Assessment teams throughout the state
Grades 3-5 Literacy Coach
McDougle Elementary School
Chapel Hill
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Served as grades 3-5 literacy coach to help raise the school's EOG Reading scores by 7.8 percentage points (from 73.7% to 81.5% proficiency) and improve status from School of Progress to School of Distinction
- Planned and presented monthly professional development on effective literacy practices
- Collaborated with district coaches to plan and present professional development for new teachers
- Co-taught in classrooms during the literacy block
- Planned literacy instruction and interventions with grade-level teams
- Served on the School Improvement Team, Leadership Team, Equity Team, and RTI team
- Served as a member of the district leadership team for Common Core Standards implementation
Fourth Grade Teacher
McDougle Elementary School
Chapel Hill
08.1998 - 06.2008
- Served as grade-level chair for two years
- Participated in State Board of Education Task Force on Teacher Recruitment & Retention, 2004-2005
- Served on the school Student Services team (9 years), School Improvement team (2 years)
- Served on the interview committee for North Carolina Teaching Fellows candidates, 2003
- Served as a cooperating teacher for student teachers from UNC-Chapel Hill, 1999-2006
- Mentored initially-licensed teachers
- Participated in panel discussions for student teachers and Teaching Fellows at UNC-Chapel Hill
- Led co-teaching EC inclusion model for 7 years
Third/Fourth Grade Multi-Age Teacher; Fourth Grade Teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
Durham
08.1991 - 06.1998
- Served on a task force to re-structure academically gifted education in Durham Public Schools
- Presented 'Meeting the Needs of LD Children in the Regular Classroom' to the following: NC Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children's Annual Conference in 1995; National State Teachers of the Year Annual Conference in 1994; NC Department of Public Instruction Retreat in 1993; State Exceptional Children's Conference in 1992
- Served as grade-level chair for two years
- Piloted EC inclusion model and co-teaching with Exceptional Children teacher (3 years); piloted third-fourth grade multi-age classroom model (3 years)
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education and K-12 Reading Certification
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill08-2000
Certification - Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-1995
Certification - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill05-1990
B.A. - English and Psychology
Meredith College
Raleigh05-1980
Skills
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Instructional coaching
- Professional development
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, Morris Grove Elementary, 01/01/20
- Teacher of the Year, McDougle Elementary, 01/01/05
Certification
- National Board Certification, Middle Childhood Generalist, 1999, 2009, 2019
Affiliations
- UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education Alumni Council (2014 to present)
- TABLE Board Member (2021 to present)
- Member of University Presbyterian Church (Elder, 5th grade Sunday School teacher, Children's Ministry committee, Endowment committee)
Work Availability
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References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grades 3-5 Instructional Coach
Morris Grove Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Morris Grove Elementary School
10.2015 - 06.2021
Elementary Instructional Coach
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
06.2012 - 09.2015
Grades 3-5 Literacy Coach
McDougle Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
McDougle Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2008
Third/Fourth Grade Multi-Age Teacher; Fourth Grade Teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
08.1991 - 06.1998
Master of Education - Elementary Education and K-12 Reading Certification
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Certification - Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Certification - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
B.A. - English and Psychology
Meredith College
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