Kelly Folsom
Instructor/College Transition Specialist at X-Cel Education- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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X-Cel Education
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor/College Transition Specialist
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Jan 2010 - Present
• Taught math, reading, writing, and computer skills to at-risk 18 to 26 year olds. • Developed college prep and career focused curriculum as well as scope and sequence. • Fostered student academic growth of 1 to 3 grade levels in math and English. • Administered assessments and maintained statistics tracking student growth and programmatic effectiveness. • Supported students transitioning to Bunker Hill Community College by tutoring and communicating with students’ professors and college administrators. • Wrote grant proposals and outcome reports, developed program budgets, generated invoices and collected appropriate documentation. Show less
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X-Cel representative/PSI partner
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2010 - 2012
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SCS Unified School District
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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History Teacher
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2006 - 2008
Taught United States History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, and Honors World History. • Created daily lessons and long-term teaching units in accordance with state and local standards. • Taught using a variety of methods (direct instruction, cooperative learning strategies, small group work, etc.) while taking into account differences in student learning. • Tracked student progress towards 80% mastery of state and local standards, and adjusted teaching style and concentration in order to progress students towards mastery goal. • Evaluated tests, quizzes, class work, and homework; discussed individual performance and problems with students and parents. • Established and maintained exemplary working habits and discipline in classroom and throughout the school. Show less
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Close Up Foundation
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Program Instructor
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2004 - 2006
Taught groups of eighteen to twenty-two high school or middle school students how to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be active, engaged members of a democratic society. Coached and supported fellow program instructors, developed and implemented new curriculum components, and served as program supervisor for three weeks. Worked on several special focus programs dealing with U.S.- Asia relations, Native American government, Muslim youth exchange, Constitutional and immigration issues, and the Jamestown settlement. Show less
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Education
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The University of Memphis
Teaching Certificate, Secondary Education and Teaching -
American University
Master of Arts (M.A.), History -
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History