Kellsey Chan
Allentown,PA
Summary
Adaptive, organized, and flexible educator with a strong focus on detail and precision in classroom instruction, lesson planning, and student engagement. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management skills by establishing structured routines that promote a positive and productive learning environment. Highly collaborative team member, working effectively with colleagues to achieve shared educational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher - Early Learners Summer Camp
Moravian Academy - Swain Campus
01.2024 - Current
- Engineers a comprehensive educational program tailored to meet diverse student needs and interests.
- Constructs a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Facilitates effective communication with families, fostering strong, collaborative relationships to support student development.
- Leverages positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and adaptive teaching strategies to create a structured, inclusive classroom that promotes student success and minimizes disruptions.
Director of Extended Care
Moravian Academy - Swain Campus
01.2022 - Current
- Orchestrates all family communication, ensuring transparency and collaboration to support student success.
- Executes student billing processes with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Spearheads staff training sessions and schedules to optimize professional development and operational efficiency.
- Modernizes the organization and structure of the program, improving its overall effectiveness and sustainability.
- Cultivates positive relationships with students across preschool through 8th grade, promoting a supportive and inclusive environment.
Kindergarten Collaborative
Moravian Academy - Swain Campus
01.2022 - Current
- Delivers lesson plans for Singapore Math, FUNdations, and Heggerty, tailored for both small-group and whole-class instruction.
- Upholds a structured and inclusive classroom environment through positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and adaptive teaching strategies.
- Synchronizes with co-teachers to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Analyzes assessment data to inform and drive targeted student instruction.
- Advances campus safety as an active member of the Safety Committee.
Lead Teacher
Community Services for Children
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Authored and implemented differentiated, engaging lessons and classroom management strategies tailored to students' needs and interests.
- Mentored new staff on the company’s online data systems, documentation, and assessment tools to ensure data-driven education.
- Built positive, open relationships with families, extending personalized education efforts into the home to support student success.
Server/Manager
Pies on Pizzeria
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Resolved operational issues through critical thinking to address the needs of 150-250 customers daily.
- Directed scheduling for a team of 10 employees while mentoring staff to ensure a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Audited financial transactions, including processing, closing, and documenting credit card and cash sales with accuracy.
- Partnered with local communities to organize charity events and plan benefits, strengthening community ties.
- Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education w/ Reading Minor
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
Northampton, PA01.2016
Skills
- Curriculum and lesson development: Singapore Math, Wilson FUNdations, Heggerty, Creative Curriculum
- Smart Classroom technology
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Department leadership
- Systems: Online Data Systems, Assessment Tools, Student Billing Software
Certification
- CPR & AED Certified
- Responsive Classroom Training
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse (Mandated Reporter Training)
Timeline
Lead Teacher - Early Learners Summer Camp
Moravian Academy - Swain Campus
01.2024 - Current
Director of Extended Care
Moravian Academy - Swain Campus
01.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Collaborative
Moravian Academy - Swain Campus
01.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Community Services for Children
01.2019 - 01.2022
Server/Manager
Pies on Pizzeria
01.2009 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education w/ Reading Minor
Wilkes University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College