Kelsey Roark

roark_k@lynchbrg.edu
(434) 229-2282 (cell)
1300 Grove Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502

Objective: To obtain a full time teaching position (K-6).

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, May 2017
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies (K-6)
Cumulative GPA: 3.06

Licensure:
Collegiate Professional

Related Coursework:
Introduction to Education and Related Professions, Classroom Management in the
Instructional Context, Instructional Strategies, Introduction to School Mathematics I and
II, Methods: Social Studies and Language Arts, Methods: Science and Math

Related Experience
Student Teacher, First Grade, Sheffield Elementary, Lynchburg, Virginia, Spring
2017 (March 2017 - May 2017)

Student Teacher, Fourth Grade, Robert S. Payne Elementary School, Lynchburg,

Virginia, Spring 2017 (January 2017 - March 2017)
Developed craft of teaching under veteran teacher
Created inquiry-driven Science, Math, and Reading lesson plans for full time
teaching
Incorporated Virginia Studies Standards of Learning into Reading lessons
Worked collaboratively to create objective-driven lessons in line with the
Standards of Learning
Attended PLC (professional learning community) meetings
Graded Math assessments
Observed and assisted cooperating teacher as she taught
Observed other teachers throughout the school (K-5)

Field III Teacher Assistant, Fourth Grade, Forest Elementary School, Lynchburg,
Virginia, Fall 2016
Observed a Fourth grade cooperating teacher three times a week as she taught her
Math lesson
Prepared small group lesson plans on specific multiplication skills
 Introduced multiple strategies for solving multiplication problems during whole
and small groups
Created Math centers that allowed for differentiation among the students

Field II Tutor, Book Buddies Second Grade, Perrymont Elementary School,

Lynchburg, Virginia, Spring 2015
Tutored a Second grade student twice a week who struggled with her reading
skills
Prepared lessons tailored to her needs and Standards of Learning
Read a short story to the student every day we met
Practiced her comprehension skills on short stories
Reviewed high frequency sight words every morning we met
Administered an IRI (Informal Reading Inventory) on the student

Field I Teacher Assistant, Fifth Grade, Sandusky Elementary School, Lynchburg,

Virginia, Fall 2013
Observed a Fifth grade classroom
Organized paperwork
Assisted students with their morning work

Elementary School Teacher Assistant, Heritage Elementary School, Lynchburg,

Virginia, 2010-2011
Organized paperwork
Graded Spelling and Reading tests
Copied papers
Created bulletin boards

Work History
Toddler Teacher Aide, Rebeccas Rainbow Early Learning Center, Lynchburg, Virginia,
2014 - present
Sales Associate, T.J. Maxx, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2011 - 2016

Computer Skills
Microsoft Word SmartBoard Instagram
Microsoft PowerPoint Facebook Google Docs
Microsoft Excel Twitter

Activities and Awards

Deans List. Lynchburg College, 2016
Deans List, Lynchburg College, 2014

References
Available upon request