Dear Sir or Madam:

I am seeking employment within the education system for the State of Louisiana. The goal of education is to ensure students, parents, and community have all the tools at their disposal to reach the goals they have set for themselves. Working in the educational field, particularly in Head Start, has afforded me the opportunity to learn much about our systems operating in the state and firsthand knowledge of the current changes and trends in education.

My experience with early childhood education, working with Southeastern Louisiana University education students, and conducting research on my own propels me to continue to search and drive for new, more creative, and engaging ways to inspire educators, parents, and students. Inspiration is key, as it is the one ingredient education requires to ignite the love of learning. Love of learning is the driving force behind mediocre turning into greatness. Students cannot find inspiration or a love for learning if their administrators, staff, and teachers are without; so it is the job of all members of our community work as a team driving our leaders toward the future. Enclosed you will find my resume and additional references are available upon request. Thank you for the opportunity to interview with you.

Sincerely,Kelly Perry

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K E L LY P E R RYOBJECTIVE

Obtain a career in the education field utilizing my talents and abilities to provide an environment in which both student and teacher gain knowledge while improving personal and professional growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Natural leader, organized, goal oriented, excellent time management skills, active in pursuit of continuing education, excellent communication skills, builds relationships with parents quickly and with ease, expresses concern and maintains an active, personal interest in each student‘s education.

EMPLOYMENT

2009-2015 Regina Coeli Child Development – SLU Head StartLead Pre-K Teacher

Provided a safe environment for twenty students, following National Head Start and Department of Education guidelines while maintaining Louisiana Quality Rating System requirements and minimum standards for Class A centers.

Extensive knowledge of ECERS-R and CLASS Interrater reliability with Teaching Strategies Gold Member of Louisiana Pathways Manage classroom, teacher assistant, and supervise observing SLU

education students Complete home visits and parent/teacher conferences

2005-2009 ABC Academy Hammond, LaLead Pre-K Teacher and Curriculum Manager

Provided a safe environment for twenty students, following A Beka curriculum and Department of Education guidelines while maintaining Louisiana Quality Rating System requirements and minimum standards for Class A centers.

Knowledge of ECERS-R. Member of Louisiana Pathways Supervise teaching staff, perform evaluations, train and hire Complete all documentation for Louisiana’s Quality Start program

2003-2005 Kids World Daycare and ELC Hammond, La Art Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Cook

Created and implemented art lessons for children ages 18 months to four years.

Lessons incorporated fine motor, art appreciation, color concepts and social development skills.

Assisted teaching staff in daily care routines of children and provided additional support for maintaining classroom management.

Prepared and served meals and snacks.

EDUCATION

1995-2001 Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MoBachelor of Science in Psychology 2008

Course of study focused on childhood and adolescent development Requirements included studies in sociology, social work, social

psychology, statistics, mental health and abnormal psychology Emphasis on child development, identifying child abuse and

neglect, age appropriate sports and leisure activities, human growth and development and adolescent development

2009-2010 University of PhoenixMasters of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Fourteen hours in methods and theory course work toward a MAEd.

2014-present Southeastern Louisiana UniversityMasters of Arts in Teaching

Application to the alternate certification program in progress Attendance of Master’s Level workshop at Southeastern

Louisiana University Two semesters of Master’s Level II and III cohort with The Library

of Congress Teaching with Primary SourcesSPECIAL INTRESTS

T.E.A.M. Theatrical Evangelism and Missions Traveling theatre group performing at churches and youth

camps Involved minor counseling with youths

Omnibus Student Newspaper News writer responsible for following leads on news

worthy stories, checking sources, writing and editing story

REFERENCES

Melinda and Gerald Giradina 607 Tobey, Amite, La.(985)748-6973

Jimmy and Bonnie Sue Barrilleaux47105 Oak Creek TrceHammond, LA 70401-3628(985) 350-6293

Anthony and Gretchen CatalanottoRobert, LA 70455-0422(985) 542-5436

Cynthia TrappeyKentwood, LA(985) 614-0603

Additional References available upon request