Shannon Kelley

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kelleys@mail.gvsu.edu
2 Gibraltar Dr.
Rockford MI, 49341
(616)-706-8763
-OBJECTIVE- Obtain a placement through Grand Valley State Universitys college of
education to student teach in a local EI special education classroom to enrich the lives of
students.
-EDUCATIONGrand Valley State University -Allendale MI
Bachelor of Arts (Senior Class Standing)
Major: Special Education
-EXPERIENCE WITH STUDENTSWhite Pines Intermediate School- Grand Haven, MI
Fall 2016
Teacher Assistant
Supported in planning and working with 5th grade students in a resource room
setting
Hudsonville ASD Phase I Preschool- Hudsonville, MI
Winter 2016
Aide
Assisted 3 preschool students with PECS
Worked one-on-one with a preschool girl leading intensive teaching
Evergreen Elementary- Allendale, MI
Fall 2015
Tutor
Planned lessons for 2 students individually for a total of 15 sessions
Grandville Transitions Program- Grandville, MI
Fall 2014
Volunteer
Performed one-on-one and group life skills tasks with young adult students with
varied special needs
Encouraged learning and observed many teaching techniques
Rockford High School- Rockford MI
Summer 2009- Winter 2013
Dance Clinic Counselor
Led small group activities and dances for children in preschool- 8 th grade
Organized two specific clinics to tailor to children with special needs

-COLLEGE INVOLVEMENTCouncil for Exceptional Children

Fall 2015- Present
President
Organized bi-weekly events coordinating educational professions to come speak
to our members
Vice President
Assisted the president in collaborating with outside resources and experienced
teachers in the field of education to connect with as speakers.
Help organize and plan events for our general assembly including planning for our
Symposium.
Member
Fall 2014- Present
Attended bi-monthly meetings
Became a member of the National Council for Exceptional Children
Attended the Fall 2014 Professional Development Symposium
Teachers of Tomorrow
Fall 2013- Spring 2015
Member
Attended monthly meetings and participated in volunteer work at a reading
program at Sibley Elementary in Grand Rapids Public School District.
Grand Valley State University Dance Team
Summer 2013- Present
Member
Attend practice three-five times a week
Perform at home football, basketball games and many university organized events.
Participate in the NDA national competition, and won two national championship
titles
-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCEKenowa Hills Early Childhood Center- Grand Rapids, MI
Fall 2015
Childcare Assistant
Worked with elementary aged students after school. A few of which were
diagnosed with autism, or had behavior issues.
Three Families- Rockford MI
Summer 2014
& 2015 & 2016
Nanny
Cared for three elementary aged children, two other elementary aged children,
and twin three year olds
Organized activities for the kids and was responsible for the daily routine