Kelly J. Watson

PO Box 1052 * Kotzebue, Alaska  99752

(907) 442-2033     [email protected] or [email protected]
Profile I am an energetic and hard-working teacher who loves a challenge. Teaching is my passion and as a result, I take my responsibility with the future of our society very seriously.  I recognize that there are many learning styles and abilities in every class and that it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that all students are successful.  Additionally, I am a very creative teacher and I extensively use technology and various forms of media in my classroom.  Computers are here to stay and we must prepare our students to uses them � as well as ourselves. In conclusion, I am quick to learn new skills and technologies and am committed to ongoing professional development.
Education, Certification, Honors

EDUCATION:

Sept 2006 - present:  University of Phoenix  Phoenix, AZ

w       8 hours + 3 hours in progress towards a  Master�s of Education, Curriculum & Instruction w/an emphasis in Adult & Distance Learning

Aug 2003 � May 2005:  William Carey College  Gulfport, MS

w       21 hours towards a  Master�s of Education, Secondary Education

Jun 1999 - Dec 2000: The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS - Bachelor of Arts, History

w       Graduated with honors

w       President�s or Dean�s list

w       Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 1999-2000

Jan 1998 � May 1999: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Gautier, MS

w       Phi Theta Kappa

Aug 1996 � Dec 1996: Miramar College San Diego, CA

Jun 1993 � Jul 1993: Tidewater Community College Portsmouth, VA

Jun 1989 �Jul 1991: Paris Junior College Paris, TX

Aug 1985-May 1990:  Hugo High School Hugo, OK

w       Graduated with honors

w       National Honor Society

w       Oklahoma Honor Society

CERTIFICATIONS:

Alaska Type �A� Teacher Licensure in Social Studies and English

Mississippi Type �A� Teacher Licensure in Social Studies, English and Library/Media Specialist
Professional Profile

w       Currently working on MA in Curriculum & Instruction �Adult & Distance Learning, completed 21 hours of coursework towards a MED in Secondary Education, and hold a BA degree in History with a Minor in Secondary Education.

w       Currently involved in creating /implementing online classes for Career and Technical Education program

w       Currently Secretary for Northwest Arctic Education Association

w       Very experienced in the use of the Internet and a variety of educational software and technology resources

w       Very experienced in providing and creating staff development classes and support

w       Experience creating online classes for staff development and student use, including administrative support

w       Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in students

w       Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning

Career History

CLASSROOM TEACHER/STAFF DEVELOPMENT:

�      Kotzebue Middle/High School & June Nelson Elementary School, Kotzebue, AK          Aug 2006 � Present

Dave Mason, Principal � 907-442-3341

�        Manage two library collections for a Pre-K � 5 elementary school and a  6-12 middle/high school

�        Instruct Pre-K � 12 students on information literacy and research strategies

�        Served on Career and Technical Education curriculum committee

�        Senior Class Advisor

�        Elementary Spelling Bee Coordinator/Coach

�        Elementary Battle of the Books Coordinator

�      Northwest Arctic Borough School, Technology Department, Kotzebue AK              Aug 20056 � Aug 2006

Karl Kowalski, Director of Instructional Technology � 907-442-3472

�        Instruct district faculty on technology integration strategies and provide basic computing skills workshops, via face-to-face, video conferencing, and online learning

�        Provided technical support for faculty and staff on the districts technology resources including, MS Office products, Macromedia DreamWeaver and Contribute, Renaissance Place programs, Moodle, digital cameras, and video-conferencing equipment.

�      Pascagoula High School, Pascagoula, MS                                                                       Aug 2004 � May 2005

Anthony Herbert or Marty Floyd, Principals � 228-938-6443

�        Instruct high school students in World History, Psychology, Sociology, and English I

�        Assist in US History State Subject Area Test tutorial workshops

�      St Martin High School, Ocean Springs, MS                                                                   Aug 2002 � May 2004

Barry Amacker, Principal � 228-875-8418

�        Instructed high school and junior high students in 8th grade US History, Local Cultures, Global Studies, Law-Related Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Economics

�        Assisted in US History State Subject Area Test tutorial workshops

�      Paris High School, Paris, TX                                                                                       Jan 2001 �May 2002

Jimmy Lee, Principal � 903-737-7400

�        Instructed high school students in World History, US History, and World Geography

�        Key Club Sponsor

�        Co-Student Council Sponsor

�        Selected to participate in a project designing, writing and implementing online staff development in conjunction with a technology grant, Project PERc

HOSPITAL CORPSMAN:

�      US Navy                                                                                                                         Feb 1992 � Feb 1996

�        Provided emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation

�        Maintained military medical records

�        Coordinated and assigned personnel to provide necessary support in a military medical mobilization office

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