Kelly Griffith

108 Cottonwood Ct., Sterling, VA 20164 703-508-8207

kgriffith1992@aol.comhttp://kgriffith1992.weebly.com
EDUCATION
M.S. Elementary Education PK-6
May 2015 (Expected)
University of Mary Washington, Stafford, Virginia
Current GPA: 4.00
Specialization in English Language Learners, Dr. Courtney Clayton
Virginia Professional Collegiate License, Elementary Education PK-6, May 2015 (Expected)
Thesis: The Effects of English Language Learners Native Language on Their Attitudes Toward
School
Attendee, VEA Instruction & Professional Development Conference, November 2014
B. S. Psychology
December 2013
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Summa Cum Laude, Deans List, Education GPA of 4.00, Overall GPA of 3.97
Publication: Griffith, K.A., Farnsworth, E.M., & Stahlman, W.D. (2015). Reward expectation
modulates variability in path choice in rats. Animal Cognition, 18, 131-138
HONORS
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology
Mortar Board, American National Honor Society
INTERNSHIPS & PRACTICUM
Full time student teaching in a fourth grade classroom at Hampton Oaks Elementary, Spring 2015
Part time student teaching in a second grade classroom at Hampton Oaks Elementary, Fall 2014
Over 180 practicum hours in an elementary setting
Internship with Grafton Village Elementary School guidance counselor, Fall 2013
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES
NoVA Lieutenant Governor of the Capital District of Circle K International, 2013-2014
Service Chairperson of the Capital District of Circle K International, 2014-2015
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Loudoun County Public Schools
Loudoun County, Virginia
September 2011-present
Substitute Teacher
Implement lesson plans, assume teacher responsibilities and manage grades K-5 and specialist
classrooms (e.g., music, art, ELL, etc)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
March-June 2014
Created and implemented units for a first grade classroom at Guilford Elementary
Conducted PALS testing with first graders
Wrote and compiled report cards for first grade students
Teacher Assistant
Summers 2013 and 2014
Assisted students in a cross-categorical classroom on their IEP goals in math, reading, and
language arts

Resource Aide
Summer 2012
Pushed into general education elementary classes to assist students with their IEP goals
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Assistant Teacher
Helped students in grades 1-8 with their homework
Supervised students in grades PK3-8
Taught an enrichment class for basket weaving in January 2013 for grades 3-8

2011-2014

Community Montessori School

Reston, Virginia
Summers 2010-2015
Teachers Aide
Collaborate with the head teacher on lesson plans
Monitor about 20 children on the playground
Perform various tasks around the class (e.g., take children to the bathroom and help them with
Montessori activities)