Kendall Gilman
Celina,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Professional with background in supporting English language learners, prepared to contribute to educational success. Known for fostering inclusive learning environments and aiding in curriculum development. Valued for collaboration, flexibility, and commitment to student outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Farms Elementary: Resource Aide
Prosper Independent School District
Prosper, TX
03.2026 - Current
• moved in role as my library assistant job was being dissolved due to budget cuts
• provide classroom support
• implement IEP’s
• track student process/collect data
• prepare materials
• behavioral support
Light Farms Elementary: Library Aide
Prosper Independent School District
Prosper, TX
08.2023 - 03.2026
• circulation management
• library volunteer management
• Legacy Reader volunteer program
• collection maintenance
• student and teacher support
• processing new materials
• administrative tasks
Light Farms Elementary: Substitute Teacher
Prosper Independent School District
Prosper, TX
08.2020 - 05.2023
• long term substitute
• lesson plans
• instructional delivery
• classroom management
• parent conferences
• communication
• data/record keeping
• student support
Sonshine Academy: Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Frisco
Frisco, TX
08.2018 - 05.2020
- lesson planning
- integrating Faith
- supervision
- classroom management
- parent conferences
- assessments
- Collaboration
Second Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher
EP Rayzor Elementary: Denton Independent School District
Argyle, Texas
08.2008 - 01.2013
- Professional Learning Community, 2008-present
- General education teaching all subjects, 2008-2013
- UNT mentor to student teacher, 2009-2010; 2010-2011
- Mentor to high school students, 2010-2011; 2011-2012
- Writing Vertical Team member, 2010-2013
- 1st grade PLC team member, 2008-2011
- 2nd grade PLC team member, 2011-2012
Las Colinas Elementary - First grade teacher
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
Irving, Texas
08.2006 - 05.2009
- International Baccalaureate Candidate School, 2007-2008
- IB Core Team member, 2007-2008
- General education teaching all subjects, 2006-2008
- Reader’s Workshop trainer, 2007-2008
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, Texas12.2005
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Individualized support
Professional
Dedicated education professional with experience in elementary education, preschool, special education, substitute teaching, and library support. Passionate about creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment and helping every student reach their full potential.
Certification
Early Childhood–Grade 4 (EC–4) Teacher Certification; English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification
Timeline
Light Farms Elementary: Resource Aide
Prosper Independent School District
03.2026 - Current
Light Farms Elementary: Library Aide
Prosper Independent School District
08.2023 - 03.2026
Light Farms Elementary: Substitute Teacher
Prosper Independent School District
08.2020 - 05.2023
Sonshine Academy: Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Frisco
08.2018 - 05.2020
Second Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher
EP Rayzor Elementary: Denton Independent School District
08.2008 - 01.2013
Las Colinas Elementary - First grade teacher
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor