1. EDUCATION
Lamar University
Master of Educational
Administration
December 2016
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science
Kinesiology
August 2005
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Principal Certificate
EC-12
Instructional Leadership
Development (ILD)
Texas Teacher Certificate
EC-4 Generalist
ESL Education
EC-4 Supplemental
TELPAS Certificate
Deborah Chafitz Kelly
deborah982@gmail.com | 3002 Inglewood Lane | Pearland, Texas 77584 | 713.824.5853
CAREER SUMMARY
I am eager to obtain a leadership role where I can engage teachers in professional
development of best instructional practices. I am a leader who strives to establish and
maintain high standards for all teachers and students through positive interactions. I am
able to share my knowledge and expertise through providing ongoing professional
development. I have outstanding communication skills and am very reflective of my craft.
CURRENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
 Instructional & Literacy Coach  Campus Administrative Intern
 Campus Design Team Member  Literacy Collaborative Trainer
 English Language Arts Department Head  English Language Arts Council Member
 Wilder Elementary Campus Improvement
Committee
 Alvin ISD District Improvement
Committee
 LPAC Committee Member  Summer School Program Coordinator
EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2015 Project Based Learning Coaches Academy Alvin, TX
2015 Unpacking Standards Alvin, TX
2015 ABYDOS Conference Dallas, TX
2014 Coaching for Design San Antonio, TX
2007 Literacy Collaborative Pearland, TX
2014– Present Instructional /Literacy Coach
Wilder Elementary, Alvin ISD
 Assures understanding of the Alvin ISD curriculum and implementation
 Serves as the literacy expert on campus and assists the principal in guiding, directing and
monitoring the literacy program
 Plans and organizes professional development for Literacy Collaborative training
 Designs English Language Arts curriculum, instruction, training , and assessments
 Work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support them in the transition from a teaching
platform to a learning platform
 Assist teachers in creating learning experiences for students that are aligned with the state
standards (TEKS)
 Model, co-teach, and observe in classrooms to enhance teacher knowledge of subject area
 Establish collaborative relationships with educational stakeholders in order to carry out goals
and expectations for all students in every programREFERENCES
Aeniqua Flowers
Principal
Wilder Elementary
281.245.3090
Victoria Kwan
Assistant Principal
Wilder Elementary
281.245.3090
Diane Peltier
Director of Elementary Curriculum
281.642.3236
DK
2007– 2014 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Alvin Primary and Wilder Elementary, Alvin ISD
 Developed and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
 Designed engaging lessons for all core content areas for diverse student learners
 Collaborate and plan with team to determine learning objectives and instructional
methods
 Manage discipline and parent communication in a positive, timely manner