Kenra Gilbert
Marana,AZ
Summary
Caring Elementary School Teacher offering 23 years of experience teaching all subjects to Elementary students in the classroom and as a reading specialist. Adept at leading teams of teachers in curriculum development and instructional review. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Marana Unified School District
Marana , AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Stepped up to help the school when their was a need for a classroom teacher in the middle of the year.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Literacy Lead/Reading Specialist
Marana Unified School District
Marana , AZ
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Analyzed data from formative assessments to identify areas of need in reading comprehension skills among students.
- Asked key questions prompting specific student responses to assess tutoring session progress.
- Provided professional learning opportunities for teachers to increase their knowledge and understanding of literacy instruction.
- Researched evidence-based approaches to improve student engagement while developing reading skills.
- Monitored progress of students receiving intervention services and provided feedback to teachers on instructional strategies used during interventions.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Concordia International School Shanghai
Shanghai , China
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Created a warm and welcoming classroom environment using positive reinforcement and engaging lesson plans
- Communicated openly with parents to create engagement at home and improve problem areas quickly
- Incorporated hands-on activities and experiments to let classes get real-world experience with concepts.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
American School of Guatemala
Guatemala CIty
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated within a classroom team of English, Spanish, and bilingual teachers
- Trained in the Reading and Writing Workshop by Lucy Calkins
- Fostered student exploration through project based learning.
Kindergarten - 1st grade multi-age teacher
Mary Belle McCorkle K-8
Tucson
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Trained in Project-based learning to foster analytical thinking in the students
- Developed and implemented a multi-age curriculum for Kindergarten/1st Grade Classroom
- Participated in grade-level and school-wide team planning and instruction
- Advised new and student teachers as a designated Mentor Teacher.
First Grade English Language Development Teacher
Blenman Elementary School
Tucson
07.2007 - 05.2012
Blenmanaking as a participant in the Leadership team.
Science/Intervention Facilitator for Kindergarten
Miller Elementary
Tucson
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Created and executed integrated lessons for science, music, reading, and writing for 6 kindergarten classes
- Constructed individualized intervention plans and met weekly with at-risk students in reading and writing
- Planned data driven instruction using the results of DIBELS testing scores
- Facilitated a series of family math nights for parents to learn how to play educational math games with their child.
Education
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Reading -
Grand Canyon University
02.2012
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education -
Northern Arizona University
05.2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Development
- Literacy Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher Training
- Staff Development
- Subject Matter Expertise
Certification
Arizona Standard Elementary Certificate:
Certified 1-8 teacher
- Reading K-8 Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement, Birth - Age 8
- Structured English Immersion, Pk-12 Endorsement
Professional Develoment
- 2023- present - LETRS training
- 2022-2023 - Cognitive Coaching
- June 2022 - PDX Training for Dyslexia Designee
- June 2022 - Teacher Leadership Academy
- July 2018 - Teacher's College Reading Workshop (Year 2)
- July 2016 - Teacher's College Reading Workshop (Year1)
- July 2010 - STEM Summer Institute
- 2009- 2010 - GIFTED and TALENTED Coursework
- July 2009 - MSP TIMEX Math Institutes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Marana Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Literacy Lead/Reading Specialist
Marana Unified School District
07.2021 - 11.2023
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Concordia International School Shanghai
08.2016 - 06.2021
Elementary Classroom Teacher
American School of Guatemala
08.2013 - 06.2016
Kindergarten - 1st grade multi-age teacher
Mary Belle McCorkle K-8
07.2012 - 05.2013
First Grade English Language Development Teacher
Blenman Elementary School
07.2007 - 05.2012
Science/Intervention Facilitator for Kindergarten
Miller Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2007
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Reading -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education -
Northern Arizona University
Arizona Standard Elementary Certificate:
Certified 1-8 teacher
- Reading K-8 Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement, Birth - Age 8
- Structured English Immersion, Pk-12 Endorsement
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