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Bethany Kime

FORT COLLINS,Colorado
Bethany Kime

Summary

Innovative educator and program leader with 25+ years of experience in youth development and 13 years of excellence in post-secondary instruction. Adept at combining academic leadership with entrepreneurial strategy to design, scale, and manage high-impact educational programs. Known for creating student-centered, tech-integrated learning environments, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing digital transformation in education. Proven ability to lead remote teams, leverage Ed tech platforms, and deliver measurable outcomes in both academic and virtual learning spaces.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Education

Colorado Christian University
Broomfield, CO

Certification in Online Course Development
07.2017

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

M.A. from Teaching, Learning, & Teacher Education
08.2012

University Overview

GPA 4.0

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

B.S. from Speech/Language Pathology & Audiology
12.2008

University Overview

GPA: 3.3

  • Member of Nebraska Student SLP/Audiology Association
  • Awarded Dean's list 2007, 2008

Work History

29th & Potter LLC & The New Tailors Sewciety

Business Owner & Entrepreneur
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Launched and operated dual businesses: premium sneaker retail boutique and professional alterations studio
  • Developed and led youth sewing training programs, mentoring 50+ students in technical skills and entrepreneurship
  • Managing inventory systems and client relationships across both ventures, maintaining 95% customer satisfaction
  • Creating sustainable business model combining retail operations with educational programming
  • Cultivating lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Denver Public Schools

Student Voices Podcast Integration Planner
01.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Managed educational programming across three school sites, coordinating logistics for 16 students, internships, and podcast production
  • Increased podcast viewership by 38% through strategic marketing and social media management
  • Built partnerships with industry professionals to deliver real-world learning experiences and student career exposure
  • Facilitated professional development sessions for educators on integrating podcasting as a teaching tool
  • Collaborated with five internal departments to align curriculum, student support, and tech-enabled instruction

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Senior Assistant Director of Next Chapter Programs
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Orchestrated college readiness programs instructing 2,500+ scholars across Omaha Public Schools
  • Designed and implemented data-driven strategies, increasing minority student enrollment by 35%
  • Led Inclusive Excellence initiatives, developing staff-wide DEI training programs
  • Managed $500K program budget while maintaining detailed CRM tracking systems

Colorado Early Colleges High School

Classroom Instructor
01.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Designed and launched 'Intro to Innolab' course, an innovative career exploration program reaching boosting CTE participants by 65% annually
  • Created project-based STEAM curriculum integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences
  • Instructed Sewing and Textiles, Fashion Design and Merchandising and Interior Design; increasing student enrollment from 5 to 148 students in one semester.
  • Mentored underserved students in STEM/STEAM pathways, achieving 100% program completion

Global Village Academy

Elementary Classroom Teacher/Instructional Coach
01.2015 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Transformed student reading proficiency from 22% to 91% through innovative literacy strategies
  • Led multi-tier support team, developing intervention programs based on data-driven insights
  • Mentored teaching staff through observation cycles and constructive feedback sessions
  • Pioneered digital learning tools implementation, increasing student engagement by 60%

Lincoln Public Schools

First Grade Classroom Teacher
01.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Elevated math competency rates from 35% to 92% through creation of digital learning tools
  • Spearheaded community partnership initiative, securing $3,600 in literacy program funding
  • Led diversity recruitment efforts, resulting in 30% increase in diverse educator hiring
  • Developed and implemented data-tracking systems for gifted learner identification

Colea Alterations

Tailoring Manager
01.2005 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Directed operations and team of 8 tailors, optimizing workflow processes for 200+ weekly orders
  • Established quality control protocols, inventory management, and client databases maintaining 98% customer satisfaction rate
  • Developed onboarding programs for new staff, reducing training time by 80 hours
  • Built and maintained premium retailer partnerships, increasing business revenue by 45%

Skills

  • Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
  • Learner-Centered & Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
  • Technology-Enhanced & Blended Learning Implementation
  • Educational Program Planning & Execution
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Student Performance Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
  • Learning Management System (LMS) Expertise
  • Strategic Initiative Execution in Academic Settings
  • Budget Oversight & Resource Allocation in Education
  • Family, Community, & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Digital Content Creation: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office
  • CRM & Salesforce Use in Education Administration

Quote

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Canva Design

Blackboard LMS

Salesforce CRM

Languages

Spanish
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Timeline

Student Voices Podcast Integration Planner
Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Assistant Director of Next Chapter Programs
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2022 - 01.2023
Business Owner & Entrepreneur
29th & Potter LLC & The New Tailors Sewciety
01.2021 - Current
Classroom Instructor
Colorado Early Colleges High School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Elementary Classroom Teacher/Instructional Coach
Global Village Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
Tailoring Manager
Colea Alterations
01.2005 - 01.2015
Colorado Christian University
Certification in Online Course Development
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A. from Teaching, Learning, & Teacher Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. from Speech/Language Pathology & Audiology

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