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- Freelance tutor, writer & publicist
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Would you like to work with me? Please e-mail creativekelli@peacemail.com. I'm always open to collaborating on freelance projects & manifesting ideas that can change the world for the better while providing for my family. My resume with relevant links is pasted below.
Education
• Institute of Global Education, M.S., Ecopsychology (in-progress as of 2011)
• University of Georgia, ABJ, Journalism (December 2004)
• Shorter College, Teaching Certificate, Secondary Education (May 2007)
Experience
Public Relations
Muse for Life, Community Muse, NCLA, February 2012 - Present
• Create and oversee production of brochures, inserts and guidebooks for a community inspiration center and affiliated organizations
• Create and maintain social media profiles and blogs
• Post weekly and monthly advertisements
• Coordinate and announce creative educational events
Writing
Various Publications, 2010 – Present
• TerraTonz, Web copy for TerraTonz.com
• Craxy Sexy Life, “Spirituality in Children”
• Skipping School, “A Teacher Talks”
• Demand Media, numerous how-to articles produced for instructional websites
• Textbroker, numerous articles written anonymously for commercial websites
Curriculum & Instruction
Part-time Academic Program Director, Natural Connections Learning Academy
Sandy Springs, GA (July 2011-present)
• Create framework for operating a non-traditional learning center
• Modify standard curriculum to incorporate nature-based, sensory learning
• Create documents necessary for formal state accreditation
• Develop a unique nature-based curriculum for elective credit
• Manage family relationships and track student learning
• Maintain paperwork for the state department of records
• Mentor home school students enrolled in grades K-12
Instructor & Educational Facilitator, Personalized Education Group
Lake Oswego, OR (September 2009-February 2011)
• Created extracurricular language arts and holistic health classes for use at an online school
• Evaluated assignments and provided feedback to online students
• Completed monthly grade reports and formed annual learning plans
• Completed documentation necessary for regional accreditation as an online school
Classroom Teacher, Bartow County School System, Cass Middle School
Cartersville, GA (Aug. 2007 - May 2009)
• Managed 7th grade English Language Arts classroom
• Called parents to discuss student progress and discipline
• Planned lessons and evaluated work
• Maintained confidential records
Public Service
Assistant Reference Librarian, Rome/Floyd County Sarah Hightower Library
Rome, GA (September 2011- December 2011)
• Conduct research for patrons on-demand
• Print, copy and fax confidential materials for patrons
• Troubleshoot technological issues and solve patron's computer-based dilemmas
• Manage cash register and maintain organization within the department
Volunteer Experience
Coosa River Basin Initiative
Amnesty International
UNICEF
Common Ground Athens
Kelli Karanovich's Blog
My Balance: Yes to Radiance!
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 8:07am 0 Comments 1 Like
It seems that a few key categories are emerging on my Whole Living Blog. Today I'm adding "My Balance" to the mix. "My Balance" posts will focus on steps I'm taking to improve my physical, emotional & spiritual health. Starting with the physical, I'd like to share a little with you about my relationship with my skin. The first major skin issue I remember was a cut across my chin acquired in Kindergarten when swinging with my belly down and arms and legs out like a flying superhero. The…
Read more Munchies 2.8.12
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:39am 3 Comments 0 Likes
As I mentioned earlier in my first "Little Learners" installment, one of my main tasks as a work-at-home mom is to provide my children with regular meals that fill their tiny tummies and create yummy memories. I would like the food I prepare to be healthy, but I'm also not the type of mom who makes her own baby…
Little Learners 2.6.12
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 9:33pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
As a certified teacher & home school consultant, I want to fill my children's days with learning. However, I often feel thankful just to see them happily through the day with food in their bellies (more on that later!). Their young ages (1 and 3), combined with my transition to being a work at home mom,…
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Hi Kelli, I saw your post and decided to check it out. Really enjoyed reading over things yesterday. You were a blessing to me and my family and I am sure the people here receive a blessing from your writing as well. ~ tora
Thanks for reading my post! My field of study is Early Childhood Education...its alot harder than I thought, but very rewarding!
Thanks so much for your thoughts, Kelli. I constantly have to remind myself to do so but setting aside time for myself enables me to not have so much a work-life balance as one of life-work. Putting life and all of its gifts first helps me to work more productively and strategically but to also know when it's "me" time. Thank you again for your comment to my post.
thanks for the links -- i will definitely check them out -- please let me know how i can be of service -- :)
Welcome! I have met some amazing people here and hope you will as well. To learn more about me visit my profile here or my website http://inspiritual.biz