Kylie Keisling
Fort Smith
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher, Central Elementary
Van Buren School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and facilitate interactive learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Classroom Teacher, Spradling Elementary
Fort Smith Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Instructed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students across all subject areas.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and academic excellence.
- Contributed to professional learning communities by fostering teamwork and sharing best practices among vertical and grade-level teams.
- Designed unit plans that align with district curriculum standards to enhance educational outcomes.
- Delivered targeted tutoring sessions after school to support student learning and skill development.
- Participated in leadership initiatives to drive improvements in school policies and practices.
- Guiding Coalition
- Highly Effective School (HES) Committee
- Responsible for building/writing HES Accreditation application
- High Reliability School (HRS) Committee
- Responsible for building/writing HRS Accreditation applications, Levels 1-5
- Master Schedule Committee
- Responsible for building school master schedule
- Talent Show Committee
- Responsible for planning and hosting the school talent show
- Served on district leadership teams
- FSPS Employee Recognition Advisory Team
- Handbook Committee
Cheer Coach, Darby Junior High/Darby Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for planning and running practices
- Supervised team at all football and basketball games and summer camp
- Organized and conducted tryouts, parent meetings and fundraisers
Intern (Student Teacher), Don Roberts Elementary
Little Rock Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught 4th Grade Teacher in all subject areas
- Developed unit plans in alignment with district curriculum standards
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas12-2019
High School Graduation - undefined
Southside High School
Fort Smith, Arkansas05-2015
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Instructional planning
- Data-driven instruction
- Technology integration
- Collaboration
- Collaborative communication with parents
- Build and sustain productive relationships
- Assess student needs
- Foster student motivation
Accomplishments
- Received "Highly Effective" Summative TESS rating for current 2025-2026 school year.
- Received "Highly Effective" Summative TESS rating for 2024-2025 school year.
- Selected "Teacher of the Week" at Central Elementary in 2026.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Central Elementary in 2024.
Certification
- Arkansas Teaching Certification
- K-6 Elementary
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, Central Elementary
Van Buren School District
08.2024 - Current
Cheer Coach, Darby Junior High/Darby Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher, Spradling Elementary
Fort Smith Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
Intern (Student Teacher), Don Roberts Elementary
Little Rock Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2019
High School Graduation - undefined
Southside High School
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
University of Central Arkansas
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & TRAINING
- High Reliability Teacher Certification, Cohort II
- Statewide program under the Education Renewal Zone (ERZ). One of 26 applicants accepted into second cohort in April 2020
- E.L. Achieve
- Successfully completed E.L. Achieve certification
Professional References
Professional References Available Upon Request