Kim Bales
Millersport
Summary
Ohio certified, experienced teacher dedicated to enhancing student learning through innovative curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Known for fostering collaboration with special education teams and teachers within and across disciplines. Promotes a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages inclusivity, critical thinking, and high standards of excellence.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Diocese of Columbus
St. Charles Preparatory School
08.2017 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging curriculum aligned with 9th, 10th, and 11th grade state standards
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies and targeted intervention to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
- Fostered love for reading by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and authors
- Enhanced students' reading comprehension with activities and instruction to promote active reading
- Collaborated with new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional best practices
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting teaching methods accordingly
- Evaluated student progress and delivered constructive feedback to enhance performance
- Enforced consistent routines alongside clear expectations and modeled respect, empathy, and active listening skills to create a fair and inclusive learning environment
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes and a summer readiness program
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students aligned with accreditation goals
- Promoted and led department meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Conducted training of Canvas learning platform for faculty
- Maintained accurate attendance and grade records via Power School
- Held regular after- and before-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra support or enrichment opportunities
English Teacher
Diocese of Columbus
William V. Fisher Catholic High School
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught 9th, 10th, 11th grades concurrently
- Curriculum included a survey of genres, world and American literature
- Experienced with Google classroom
Online English Teacher
ECOT
Remote
- Developed and facilitated interactive online classes using digital tools and multimedia resources.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback mechanisms.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fairfield County ESC
Tarhe Elementary, Lancaster, OH
- Supported the Reading Specialist
Education
Reading Endorsement - Middle School
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH2013
Master of Teaching - English Education
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Capital University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Reading strategies
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Vocabulary building
Accomplishments
- 98% pass rate on AP Language and Composition Exam
- Student scores consistently higher than state and district averages on ACT and PSAT/SAT
- Quiz Team Coach - 3 years; league and tournament play; NAQT and OAC
- Moderator of Battle of the Books - 2 years
Student Success
Student Involvement
Timeline
Teacher
Diocese of Columbus
08.2017 - 06.2026
English Teacher
Diocese of Columbus
08.2014 - 06.2017
Online English Teacher
ECOT
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fairfield County ESC
Reading Endorsement - Middle School
Muskingum University
Master of Teaching - English Education
Otterbein University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Capital University