Kelley

B
ottei

1028-2 Misty Meadow Circle

De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 664-0787
kelley.bottei@snc.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/yournextamazingteacher

As a passionate, creative, diversely skilled and widely educated teacher with six years of experience,
I am seeking a position as a classroom teacher in early childhood or primary grades. I am a proven
collaborator, effective communicator, and team player who goes the extra mile to get the job done.

Experience
4K Teacher

Howard-Suamico School District, Howard, WI

August 2015-Present

v Plans and delivers curriculum for two classes in community based collaborative program with 50 students.
v Utilizes comprehensive theme-based literacy plan with story, writing, and letter-based activities each week.
v Builds early math foundation using ten-frames, subitizing, grouping, and recognizing more and less.
v Saw 28% increase in PALS performance by designing and delivering differentiated instruction through
targeted small group learning.
v Champions support for special needs students, collaborating with special education, occupational therapy, ELL,
and speech therapists.
Kelley has been a great communicator keeping me in the loop and very open minded about my sons needs. My
son has progressed academically and socially with Kelleys teaching tools. I would recommend her as a teacher
with lots of experience and much to offer. Tara Henjum, Parent

Substitute Teacher

Multiple Schools, Northeast, WI

August 2013-August 2015

v Employment in several districts, working with students ranging from 4K through eighth grade in general
education classes, as well as Spanish, special education, art, physical education, and music classes.
v Became adept at classroom management, adapting quickly to diverse classrooms, ages and behaviors.
v Hit the ground running on successful 6 month, long term, 4K assignment with minimal training or school
background knowledge. Quickly got up to speed on computer systems, resources available and student needs.
v Experience with Daily 5, CAF, Leveled Literacy Instruction, Lexia, Math Expressions, Stepping
Stones Math, Math Daily 3, PBIS, PALS assessment, Odyssey, and Words Their Way.
v Honed teaching skills, adopting best practices from numerous talented educators.
Kelley understands the elementary child and consequently is able to exceed their learning and behavioral needs.
She has modified and adapted so that children are successful, differentiated learning tasks and problem solved
with colleagues sharing her ideas and gleaning strategies to support all students.
Maria Arena, Principal, Cormier School

Fourth Grade Teacher St. John the Baptist School, Green Bay, WI

August 2012-August 2013

v Created curriculum maps and lesson plans using Common Core State Standards. Generated rubrics for project
based learning for multiple projects.
v Saw incredible 94% improvement in reading scores for Tier 2 literacy intervention students in grades 3 and 4
through application of Wilson Reading Program.
v Increased student engagement by implementing technology resources; iPads, document cameras, SMART
Boards, netbooks, flip video cameras, and e-readers.
v Enhanced learning by applying WADE assessment and MAPS data to plan and deliver targeted instruction.
v Improved spelling skills through active exploration of words by adopting a hands-on, manipulative approach
with Words Their Way program.
v Fostered parent/school communication through weekly newsletter and blog.
Kelley has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially children. She uses
her ability to connect with students, parents and colleagues to address and meet the
diverse needs of her students. Kelley has excellent written and verbal communication
skills, is extremely well organized, reliable and passionate about her work. Kelley
accomplishes tasks with great initiative and a positive attitude.
April Padalino, Literacy Specialist, St. John the Baptist School.

Kelley B
ottei

(920) 664-0787

kelley.bottei@snc.edu

Experience-Continued
First Grade Teacher

St. John the Baptist School, Green Bay, WI

August 2011-August 2012

v Enhanced student progress and learning through Do A Zoo reading, writing, and research project, integrating
many subjects and skills into one project.
v Increased engagement and achievement by implementing Kagen Cooperative Learning techniques.
v Incorporated different learning styles into lessons by employing Multiple Intelligence theories.
v Created Math Daily 3 program for first grade math block.
v Supplemented entire staff development, arranging training with St.Norbert College reading specialist.
Ms. Botteis teaching style had all the important qualities you would want in a teacher. Knowing my child was
safe, loved and encouraged to be respectful all while in a learning environment is all I could ask for. The daily
activities were highly creative and fulfilled so much more than the standard state requirements. What most
impressed me was her command of the classroom and ability to guide 22 busy personalities.
Sarah Petoniak, Parent

Three Year Old Preschool Teacher St. John the Baptist School, Green Bay, WI August 2010-August 2011
vCreated and applied curriculum utilizing NAEYC and Wisconsin Early Learning Standards (WEMLS).
vOutlined each students progress, creating assessment and report card tools.
vSupervised teacher assistant; assigned responsibilities, defined tasks, provided feedback.

Seasonal Teaching
Summer School Teacher

2015, 2012

Ashwaubenon School District, Ashwaubenon, WI

vPlanned and taught multi-grade reading and language arts classes.

vImproved elementary students' reading comprehension by utilizing the Into The Book program for multigrade reading class.

Private Tutor

2013, 2014

Green Bay, WI

Privately tutored several students in reading, using Wilson Reading Program.

Vacation Bible School Coordinator

2001-2009

St. Norbert College Parish, De Pere, WI

vCoordinated week long, multi-age summer camp experience for more than 50 students.
vSupervised staff of 25.

Assistant DirectorCamp Invention Ashwaubenon School District, Green Bay, WI

2007

vPlanned and supervised week long science camp for over 100 multi-age elementary grade students.
vTaught one module of camp experience, demonstrating science based games.

Education
Viterbo University , Green Bay, WI

G.P.A. 4.0

St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI

G.P.A. 3.87

February 2015

316 Reading Teacher license

Early Childhood Education

Additional Web Portfolios

http://kelleybottei.weebly.com/
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A teacher affects eternity; she can

never tell where her influence stops.Henry Adams

May 2010