Kelly McVey is seeking admission to the graduate program in Sociology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She has over 15 years of experience as a high school social studies teacher, having taught courses in psychology, sociology, world history, and more. She also has experience offering dual enrollment college credit courses and leading curriculum development efforts. Her resume demonstrates leadership in initiatives to support at-risk students and promote diversity.

1. Kelly Marie McVey
12120 S 51st Street ▪ Papillion, NE 68133
Phone: (402) 926-6036 ▪ kellymcvey12@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To receive admission as a graduate student in Sociology at the University of Nebraska Omaha
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska
Master of Arts in Sociology, In Progress
Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska
Master of Science in Education, August 2007
Major: Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology
Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2005
Majors: Social Science, Secondary Education
Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2002
Major: History Minors: Psychology and Women’s Studies
Graduated with Distinction
Nebraska Teaching Certification: 7-12 Social Studies
TEACHING and RELATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Bellevue West High School Bellevue Public Schools August 2005-Current
Social Studies Teacher, August 2005 to Present
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Developed and implemented curriculum for Psychology, AP Psychology, Multicultural
Studies, Sociology and World History
 Fostered relationships with community organization to enhance student learning
 Served on district wide Social Studies curriculum committees
Sociology Dual Enrollment Instructor, August 2014 to Present
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
 Offered Introduction to Sociology credit through UNO to high school students
 Collaborated with University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Sociology department on
curriculum
 Served as a liaison between Bellevue West and University of Nebraska for students
interested in social sciences
 Previously offered dual enrollment credit through UNO for psychology

Social Studies Curriculum Committee, August 2013 to present
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Collaborated with committee members to choose textbooks and course material for 7-12
social studies curriculum
 Created exams based on state and national standards for Sociology and World History
 Created syllabi and assessment administration guides as well as a collection of lesson
plans and materials for World History and Sociology courses

2. Response to Intervention Team Coordinator, August 2012 to 2015
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Collaborated with other staff members to support teachers in student recommendations
for assistance
 Created and presented information to staff at professional development in-services, as
well created talking points and documents for administrators to present
 Initiated, implemented, and recorded Response to Intervention strategies
 Led team of teachers in monitoring student academic and social progress
 Provided support to teachers in the implementation of teaching strategies and
cooperative learning models
Small Learning Communities Member, August 2005 to Present
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Collaborated with other staff members in the execution of cross-curricular skill sets
 Collaborate with social studies teachers to share data and best instruction practices to
provide the most effective learning environment
 Share and demonstrate differentiation strategies to reach all learners
 Initiated, implemented, and recorded Response to Intervention strategies
Summer School Elective (Psychology) Teacher, June 2012-2013
Summer School Transition Teacher, June 2008-2011
Summer School Social Studies Core Teacher, June 2006-2007
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Facilitated alternative education setting for at risk students
 Fostered positive, cooperative relationships with a diverse student population
 Assisted students in goal setting for credit recovery and graduation
Diversity Club Sponsor, August 2007 to May 2012
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Assisted with the design and execution of events and activities to promote a tolerant
school environment, free from prejudice and discrimination
 Facilitated philanthropic events between the student body and community organizations
 Promoted cultural awareness and the importance of cultural diversity
Project Recovery Teacher, August 2006 to May 2009
Bellevue West High School, Bellevue, NE
 Facilitated alternative education setting for at risk students
 Fostered positive, cooperative relationships with a diverse student population
 Assisted students in goal setting for credit recovery and graduation
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
 Step Up to Writing
 Rachael Billmeyer Strategies
 Boys Town Social Skills
 Boys Town FAME reading program
 21st
Century Social Studies Skills
 Geography ALIVE!
 College Board AP Institute (Psychology)

3. REFERENCES
Available upon request