Kelly Folsom

Instructor/College Transition Specialist at X-Cel Education
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(386) 825-5501
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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor/College Transition Specialist
      • 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

    • X-Cel representative/PSI partner
      • 2010 - 2012

    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • History Teacher
      • 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

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Program Instructor
      • 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

Education

  • The University of Memphis
    Teaching Certificate, Secondary Education and Teaching
    2006 - 2008
  • American University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), History
    2000 - 2003
  • Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
    1995 - 2000

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