Honor Society® member
Kelly Wolff
2nd Grade Teacher at Dayton ISD
- Lamar University
- MEd School Counseling
- Class of 2018
- Crosby, Texas
Member since January 2017
About
Over the past five years, my experience as a teacher has exposed the interstices of the education system. My sole purpose in teaching is to affect the lives of all the children that are placed in my path. However, because of the high academic demands and increasing distress from all areas in the lives of children, many need an intervention. This assistance often takes place in the classroom. However, a counselor's role is heightened in the eyes of those children who seem to be slipping away. Simply a smile or words of affirmation can change a child for a lifetime. I know because I experienced this myself many times from my own teachers and counselors. Because of their deeds of kindness, I press on to pursue my calling in affecting the future generations, one child at a time.
Education
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Sam Houston State University
Elementary Education/Reading and Language Arts
2002 – 2006
Honors and awards
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Girl Scout Gold Award
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Girl Scout Silver Award
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Magna Cum Laude
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Dean's List
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National Honor Society
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National Spanish Honor Society
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Gold Key Award
prestigous national award given to excelling art students
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Best of Show-District Spring Art Show
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Best of Show-District Rodeo Art Competition
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Best of Show-Houston Rodeo Art Competition
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District Art Student of the Year
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Honor Society
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My eventual goal is to become a school counselor and continue my path of influencing the lives of children. I would also like to work for a private counseling office and specialize in play therapy.
- Graduate school interests
Masters of Education in School Counseling with an extension of an LPC
- Outside the classroom
When I am not collecting and creating things for the classroom, I love to paint, read, write, and make digital creations. I enjoy spending time outdoors either by myself or with my family. I also enjoy singing and have been a member of my local church choir and/or praise team since I was 7 years old.
Experience
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2nd Grade Teacher
Dayton ISD
Aug 2015 – Jul 2016
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Kindergarten Teacher
Crosby ISD
Aug 2013 – Jul 2015
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1st and Pre-K Teacher
Willis ISD
Aug 2011 – Jul 2013
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Lead Training Specialist
Woodforest National Bank
Mar 2003 – Aug 2011
Volunteering
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Volunteer
American Federation of Teachers
Jul 2016 – Jan 2017
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Member
District Behavior Committee/CISD
Aug 2014 – Jun 2015
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Children's Ministry Volunteer
Harvest Time Church of God
Mar 2011 – Jul 2016
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Volunteer
HAMM Ministries/Food Bank
Jan 2010 – Dec 2016
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Youth Girls Leader/Activity Coordinator
Faith Family Presbyterian Church
Jul 2008 – Dec 2010
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Volunteer
Kings Manor Nursing Home
Sep 2000 – May 2002
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Volunteer
Montgomery County Food Bank
Sep 1999 – Jul 2011
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Volunteer
Pregnancy Assistant Center North
Sep 1999 – May 2009
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Children's Ministry Intern
Spring Memorial Baptist Church
Jun 1999 – Jan 2001
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Beginner
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