I am an experienced educator and designer with a background in teaching, customer service, and creative design. I am committed to raising student achievement and closing the achievement gap in high-needs schools by applying practical strategies and empathetic teaching. Currently I work as a self-employed designer, builder, and restorer in New Orleans, and I teach at Kelz Creative Design. I enjoy partnering with clients and students to understand their unique needs, delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions.

Kelly Swaby

I am an experienced educator and designer with a background in teaching, customer service, and creative design. I am committed to raising student achievement and closing the achievement gap in high-needs schools by applying practical strategies and empathetic teaching. Currently I work as a self-employed designer, builder, and restorer in New Orleans, and I teach at Kelz Creative Design. I enjoy partnering with clients and students to understand their unique needs, delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions.

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I am an experienced educator and designer with a background in teaching, customer service, and creative design. I am committed to raising student achievement and closing the achievement gap in high-needs schools by applying practical strategies and empathetic teaching.

Currently I work as a self-employed designer, builder, and restorer in New Orleans, and I teach at Kelz Creative Design. I enjoy partnering with clients and students to understand their unique needs, delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer, Builder, and Restorer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Self-employed designer, builder, and restorer working on design and restoration projects in New Orleans.
Teacher at Kelz Creative Design
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teacher with Kelz Creative Design, focusing on design education and related projects.
Teacher at Ellender Middle School (Jefferson Parish)
January 1, 2015 - October 25, 2025
Teacher at Ellender Middle School; engaged in classroom instruction and student support.
Participant at G.W. Carver High School (New Orleans, LA) - NOLA Follows Program
January 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Participant in NOLA Follows Program; involved in activities and learning experiences at the high school.
Diabetes Management and Supplies at Fresenius Medical Care (Metairie, LA)
May 1, 2012 - October 25, 2025
Diabetes management and supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science at Ashford University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science at Fellow University Clinton, Iowa
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment