Jim Zimmermann
Weatherford
Summary
Experienced professional educator with a proven track record of creating engaging and inclusive classroom experiences that foster student success. Skilled in utilizing various instructional strategies to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of the material. Recognized for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic educational environments, with a strong emphasis on fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Burleson ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by fostering strong relationships through regular communication and conferences.
Teacher/Athletic Director
BASIS Benbrook
- Started new charter school, BASIS Benbrook
- I was the 5th grade Texas history teacher and A.D
- I helped establish the new curriculum for Texas History and coordinated after school athletics programs
Teacher/Coach
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Social Studies
Classroom Substitute
- Effectively lead classes with the original curriculum adapted the instructional and behavioral needs of the classroom
Teacher/Coach
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress
- Math
Teacher/Coach
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- ELAR
Teacher/Coach
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs
- ELAR
Sports reporter/Live blogger
The Community News
- Covered the most successful Texas Class5A football program, Aledo Bearcats, for 5 years
- Traveled across the state of Texas to report and live blog varsity sports
- Worked with deadlines and submitted photos to editor
- Built a professional relationship with all coaches, athletic directors, and fellow reporters
- 11 Years
President & Vice President
Weatherford Pee Wee Football League
- Designed and implemented different schemes for both offense and defense
- Taught sportsmanship, proper technique and incorporated life lessons and academics so that student athletes could succeed on the playing field as well as citizens of their community
- 5 Years
New Home Sales Consultant
Choice Homes
- Exceeded community sales goals12 years in row
- Finished in the top5 out of130 new home sales consultants8 years in a row
- 14 Years
Loss Prevention Manager
Sears
- Closed circuit monitoring
- Inventory control
- Investigated shoplifters and detained until law enforcement arrived
- 3 Years
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX01.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX01.2017
Bachelor of Human Services - undefined
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX01.2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Performance assessments
Certification
- STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Generalist4-8 certificate9/2026
- STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Pre-K -12 Physical Education certificate9/2026
- STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ESL Supplemental certificate9/2026
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Burleson ISD
08.2024 - Current
Teacher/Coach
Classroom Substitute
Teacher/Coach
Teacher/Coach
Teacher/Coach
President & Vice President
Weatherford Pee Wee Football League
New Home Sales Consultant
Choice Homes
Loss Prevention Manager
Sears
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Human Services - undefined
LeTourneau University
- STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Generalist4-8 certificate9/2026
- STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Pre-K -12 Physical Education certificate9/2026
- STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ESL Supplemental certificate9/2026
Teacher/Athletic Director
BASIS Benbrook
Sports reporter/Live blogger
The Community News
Master of Education - Educational Administration
LeTourneau University
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