Kmensch Resume Teacher

Kelsey Mensch

1901 Callowhill Street Philadelphia, PA | 631-245-7363 | [email protected]

Education University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Current GPA: 4.0/4.0

Master of Science in Education, Anticipated May 2019 Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

Master of Public Administration, December 2016 Concentration in Education Policy and Administration

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0

Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy, December 2015 Concentration in Public and Non-Profit Administration

Teaching Experience Student Teacher August 2018 – Present E.M. Stanton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA • Work collaboratively with mentor teacher to develop lessons and implement whole group, small group, and individualized instruction in math and literacy for a class of 31 fourth grade students at a Title I traditional public school; activities include choral counts, number talks, and guided reading. • Collect and analyze data from standardized, formative, and summative assessments, including AIMSweb, Gates-McGintie Reading Test, Developmental Reading Assessment, and iReady Math to guide whole and small group instruction. • Integrate technology (SMART Board and applications, iPads, etc.) into lessons to foster student engagement and learning. • Serve 20 hours in both a preschool and kindergarten classroom assisting the teacher, interacting with students, leading intentional read alouds, observing small group guided instruction, and practicing classroom management techniques. • Actively participate in family conferences and meetings to discuss strengths, areas of growth, and overall progress of the child. • Build and maintain positive and strong relationships with students in fourth grade class in order to know the whole child. • Observe and practice restorative justice management techniques to create a positive and strong classroom community. Community Volunteer July 2018 – August 2018 Queen Memorial Library, Philadelphia, PA • Volunteered for 4 hours per week in the community that I would be student teaching in to learn about the community, hear from the residents of the community, and interact with children who live in the community and/or attend E.M. Stanton. • Planned and led weekly math, science, and/or literacy activities for students in preschool through ninth grade.

Education Policy Experience Data and Special Projects Coordinator January 2018 – June 2018 Washington Latin Public Charter School, Washington D.C., D.C. • Maintained Washington Latin’s data dashboard to collect, store, and interpret data as necessary for school and student needs. • Co-directed the implementation of an early warning system (based on an RTI model) to identify students for targeted interventions depending on key indicators of success, including attendance, behavior, and course performance. • Coordinated and implemented a recruitment and selection plan for hiring new faculty and staff, which includes, but is not limited to, developing a recruitment strategy, creating job descriptions, and conducting interviews with potential candidates. • Co-managed the research and execution of corporate, foundation, city, and federal grants for the school. • Worked as a long-term substitute for a high school study hall and a 10th grade intensive support class focused on study skills. Development Associate August 2017 – December 2017 Washington Latin Public Charter School, Washington D.C., D.C. • Drafted weekly correspondence to families, board members, and other external Washington Latin Community members. • Managed Washington Latin’s donor database to ensure accurate records of personal donations, grants, and in-kind donations. • Worked with the Director of Development to research and apply for corporate, foundation, city, and federal grants. • Supported the annual giving campaign and other smaller campaigns throughout the year to increase fundraising. • Assisted in the planning and execution of development and Parent Faculty Association (PFA) events. Limited Term Researcher August 2016 – June 2017 Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE • Served as Administrative Coordinator for the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission, a Commission created by the Governor and mandated by law to advise the Governor and General Assembly on how to improve the quality and availability of education for children P–12 within the City of Wilmington and high-needs schools statewide.

Kelsey Mensch

1901 Callowhill Street Philadelphia, PA | 631-245-7363 | [email protected] • • •

Directed, drove, and contributed to P-12 education research for the Commission and subcommittees, particularly in areas such as charter-district collaboration, meeting the needs of children in poverty, and parent and community engagement. Coordinated all projects on behalf of the Commission and 3 subcommittees, in addition to tracking progress of and overseeing the development of each deliverable, such as the Commission’s Annual Report and multiple issue briefs. Co-supervised the work of undergraduate and graduate students to guide their research, delegate projects, and provide relevant feedback for their growth and professional development.

Administrative Intern June 2016 – August 2016 DREAM Charter School, DREAM, East Harlem, NY • Worked with the Elementary School Principal to create curriculum resources for ELA guided reading and interactive readaloud lesson plans based on Fountas & Pinnell’s Continuum of Literacy Learning to inform teachers and school leadership. • Compiled yearlong scope and sequence for K-5 ELA based on previous school year lesson plans and literacy standards. • Audited K-5 ELA and Math curriculum material to ensure accessibility of lesson plans and various teaching resources. Graduate Education Public Policy Fellow September 2015 – May 2016 Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE • Served as a College Application Month (CAM) planning team member, an initiative funded by the Delaware Department of Education to provide assistance to high school seniors during the college application process. • Oversaw the volunteer and administrative needs of five high schools’ designated CAM weeks. • Developed student, parent, counselor, and principal resources for the state’s Delaware Goes to College website. Winter Education Policy Intern January 2016 Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Unit (TLEU), Delaware Department of Education, Dover, DE • Conducted a statewide review and qualitative analysis on school districts’ Collective Bargaining Agreements to understand trends and correlations to teacher quality, retention, and recruitment practices. • Worked on a team of five staff members in collaboration with Delaware Institutes of Higher Education and Alternate Routes programs to create and pilot a statewide novice teacher survey to evaluate effectiveness of educator preparation. Undergraduate Education Research Assistant October 2013 - May 2015 Delaware Academy for School Leadership (DASL), University of Delaware, Newark, DE • Assisted associates in educational policy research, data compilation, and leadership workshops for public education teachers and administrators in Delaware. • Developed communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and technical skills with the capacity and will to quickly learn new software, research methods, and work routines.

Additional Experience Resident Assistant August 2013 - May 2015 Residence Life and Housing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE • Created an inclusive community committed to student interests, engagement, and needs for over 80 students. • Developed skills necessary to effectively engage and communicate with a wide variety of people and personality types including students, fellow staff, and administrators on a variety of topics. • Engaged in weekly staff team meetings and bi-weekly supervisor meetings to discuss student trends and needs, establish and review goals, and continually examine ways to improve the student experience.