KIM PALMER
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
I have achieved supervisory roles that include
Director of Southington’s Adult and Continuing Education Program, as well as, being the Assistant Department Leader overseeing twenty certified teaching staff, and thirty-three paraeducators. I have been an integral partner in facilitating, revising and developing SRBI intervention strategies and protocol. I strive to plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and individual application that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Establish goal setting through clear objectives for all lessons and projects communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of expectations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant, Department Lead
Southington Board of Education
Southington , CT
2014.08 - 2019.10
- Lead Administrator at Planning and Placement Team Meetings
- Actively participate in the recruitment, screening, interviewing, training and assignment of classified personnel
- Supervise and evaluate thirty-three paraeducators
- Supervise and evaluate administrative assistance within Special Education Department
- Maintain consistent communication and collaboration with Director of Pupil Personnel and Secondary Supervisor
- Responsible for providing seamless communication between administrators, paraeducators, case managers, and teachers
- Lead and conduct department meetings
- Provide department with professional development in accordance with Southington BOE initiatives and needs as it relates to school improvement process
- Resolution of department questions and/or conflicts with focus on positive resolution
- Develop special education programs and protocol to meet the needs of students and in alignment with Federal and State mandates
Teacher
Southington Board Of Education
Southington , CT
2000.08 - 2019.10
- Write Individualized Educational Plans for each student with SMART goals and objectives
- Design lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate materials
- Prepare materials for instruction within a self-contained and inclusive teaching model
- Serve as an SRBI liaison among EIP Teams, administrators, and teachers
- Effectively work with parents, administrators, and staff
- Conduct evaluations and write detailed reports for triennial reporting and initial referrals
- Create interactive lessons to enrich student learning
- Integrate technology to foster student learning
- Differentiate based on student needs and learning levels
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs and IEPs
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of a diverse group of students
Director
Adult Education Southington Board of Education
Southington , CT
2017.11 - 2019.06
- Facilitate, maintain, and evaluate the operation of the Southington Adult Education Program
- Hire and support teaching and support staff
- Complete fiscal budget in collaboration with Superintendent of Schools
- Supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff
- Direct the development and evaluation of adult education curriculum
- Oversee the registration and testing of students enrolled in mandated and enrichment courses
Education
Educational Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT12.2017
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Hartford
1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT06.1988
Skills
- Incorporating a rich curriculum where all students can achieve through meeting high expectations
- Increasing student engagement to allow students to be an integral part of the classroom
- Motivating students to learn skills that will not only benefit them while in school, but also in post-secondary education and employment
- Using data collection to monitor the goals and objectives to ensure that students are meeting high expectations
- Incorporating differentiation, while focusing on strategies that work best for the individual student to guarantee that students are educated in their least restrictive environment
- Providing seamless communication, and support, between administrators, paraeducators, case managers, and teachers
Accomplishments
I became a TEAM: Cooperating Teacher and Mentor within the Southington School System. In this role I provided my student teachers with frequent feedback on best teaching practices, continuous support within and outside the classroom, and facilitating reflective teacher practices to promote ongoing learning.
Level 1 Certified Wilson Instructor. An intensive program to ensure that students receive explicit reading instruction with fidelity.
Timeline
Director
Adult Education Southington Board of Education
2017.11 - 2019.06
Assistant, Department Lead
Southington Board of Education
2014.08 - 2019.10
Teacher
Southington Board Of Education
2000.08 - 2019.10
Educational Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
University of Bridgeport
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Central Connecticut State University
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