Kelsey Ann Paulus

1225 Rosebud Lane Chesapeake, VA 23322 Phone: (757) 374-9112 Kelsey.Paulus@live.longwood.edu

OBJECTIVE
To hold an elementary level position where I can use my skills as a literacy specialist to help all students
achieve success, across all ability levels.

LICENSE
Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Post-Graduate Professional License:
Reading, Literacy, and Learning K-12, May 2017
Elementary Education PK-6, December 2015

EDUCATION Longwood University, Farmville, VA

Master of Education Reading, Literacy, and Learning
Post Graduate License, Reading, Literacy, and Learning K-12
GPA- 3.6 Expected May 2017

Bachelor of Science Degree Liberal Studies, Elementary Education

GPA 3.33 December 2015

CLASSROOM & IN SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Chesapeake, VA February- May 2015

Permanent Substitute

Cumberland Elementary School, Cumberland, VA, Fall 2016

Practicum, Emergent and Beginner learner
Assessed an Emergent and Beginner learner in reader, writing, and spelling levels and tutored both
children for seven weeks
Used PALs assessments and Words Their Way Spelling Inventory to assess and guide instruction

Thurgood Marshall Elementary & Crestwood Intermediate, Chesapeake, VA, Spring 2015
Student Teacher, Third and Fourth Grade
Planned and taught lessons using systematic planning emphasizing goals, objectives, and assessments
for seven weeks in each placement
Aligned written, taught, and tested lessons and assessments with the Virginia Standards of Learning
Objectives
Created and implemented a positive behavior management system to motivate and foster positive
behavior
Implemented cooperative learning strategies
Created and implemented Integrated Units
Attended and participated in faculty and staff meetings and parent teacher conferences

Lunenburg Elementary, Lunenburg, VA, Fall 2014

Partnership Program, Mathematics and Language Arts, Grade 6
Assessed a struggling readers reading, writing, and spelling level and tutored student for fourteen
weeks, resulting in a one year growth in one semester
Collaborated with classroom teachers with instruction in Language Arts and Mathematics
Planned and taught Shared Reading and Guided Reading lessons emphasizing goals, objectives, and
assessments
Planned and taught Math and integrated Social Studies lessons emphasizing goals, objectives, and
assessments
Created a Project Based Learning Unit for a fourth grade classroom
 St. Munchins Catholic School, Limerick, Ireland, Summer 2013
Practicum II, Grade 4
Assisted classroom teacher and aides with projects and small-group instruction for students for three
weeks
Planned and taught different lessons about American culture
Maintained a general journal of observed activities to reflect on observed practices and how it relates to
theories learned

Northern Shores Elementary School, Suffolk, VA, Summer 2012

Practicum I, Grade 5
Observed classroom for one week
Provided instructional support
Help administer SOL prep to students

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Longwood University First Year Experience Fall 2016 Spring 2017
o Responsible for the administrative and applied professional practice within the Office of First Year Experience.
o Coordinate the execution of New Lancer Days (Longwood Orientation).
o Director of Blue Crew, a group of peer mentors specifically assigned to Longwood Orientation.
o Lead and execute weekly Peer Mentor Meetings.
o Contribute ideas and input at the Office of First Year Experience staff meetings.
o Execute day- to- day administrative and clerical tasks.
o Collaborate with families, as well as first year students.
o Plan and execute meetings of the Parents Council.
o Active member of the Peer Mentor Selection Team.

Peer Mentor, Office of First Year Experience and Family Programming Spring 2013 Spring 2016
o Led and instructed a group of 20-25 first year students during Initial Orientation, New Lancer Days
and in the Longwood Seminar Course for 16 weeks.
o Designed and implemented the Longwood Seminar Course Curriculum for first year students.
o Collaborated with other Peer Mentors, RAs, faculty and staff to enhance the new student experience.
o Facilitated small groups of students and parents, and helped them navigate the campus during
New Lancer Days.
o Designed and implemented an online program for incoming students, titled The 1839 Experience.
o Assisted with the design, selection and facilitation of programs during New Lancer Days.
o Fostered a sense of community and trust in the classroom by modeling appropriate risk-taking and
self-disclosure.
o Assisted in developing an inclusive classroom environment that is open to all points of view.
o Served as a role model exhibiting enthusiasm, motivation, and involvement.

Campus Tour Guide, Longwood University Ambassadors Spring 2013 Spring 2015
o Provided energetic campus tour to prospective students and families.
o Coordinated Student Panel for Prospective Student Open Houses, and served as a panelist.
o Coordinated fundraisers as an elected member of the Executive Board.
o Led improvement meetings and trainings to 75 Ambassadors.
CERTIFCATIONS:
Infant and Child CPR and AED Spring 2017
Basic First Aid Spring 2017

HONORS AND ACCOLADES

Sigma Kappa Sorority, Delta Nu, Longwood University Spring 2013 Spring 2015
Graduate Student Association Fall 2016- Spring 2017
Mortar Board, Senior Honor Society Spring 2015 Spring 2016
First Year Student Advocate Spring 2015
Whos Who Among Students Spring 2015
Student Virginia Education Association Fall 2012 Spring 2014