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Kim Bernier

Matthews,NC

Summary

Dependable professional with exceptional organizational skills and a focus on personalized learning, resulting in improved student outcomes. Proven ability collaborate and manage tasks effectively, driving team success. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and families.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Second Grade Educator

Calvary Christian Academy
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2023 - Current
  • Executed small group personalized learning for reading and math.
  • Applied practices from Orton-Gillingham to teach systematic decoding and spelling.
  • Creative, inquiry-based lessons to coordinate with NC state standards.
  • Actively engage in relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
  • Collaborated with peers at the Pioneers of Personalized Education Conference in Denver, CO.

Some resources used include: Handwriting without Tears, Mystery Science, and FUNdations.

Second Grade Teacher, Indian Trail Elementary

Union County Public Schools
Indian Trail, North Carolina
08.2018 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with a team of five teachers.
  • Creatively taught all NC standards in Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Implemented the Leader in Me curriculum.
  • Created a classroom environment to meet each student’s needs.
  • Completed training in LETRS, Science of Reading.

Event and Catering Director

Project 658
Charlotte, NC
05.2015 - 07.2018
  • Directed event team in designing and overseeing client events to ensure successful execution.
  • Planned innovative fundraisers to effectively support Project 658 mission.
  • Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships for catering services.

Children's Ministry Director

New Charlotte Church
Matthews, North Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Facilitate lessons, coordinate volunteers, and conduct large and small group teachings for children in grades 1-5.
  • Coordinated weekly worship services and activities for diverse age groups.
  • Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling for ministry events.

Teacher

Kirtland Public Schools
Kirtland, OH
08.1997 - 06.2004
  • Taught 3 years in First Grade
  • Looped to Second Grade for four years.
  • Implemented a book room for leveled readers using the Fountas and Pinnell system.
  • DIBELS-certified (Running Records)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Reading Specialization

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH
08-2002

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Miami University
Oxford, Ohio, OH
05-1997

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Organizational skills
  • Collaboration
  • Positive attitude

Certification

LETRS- Science of Reading,- 2022

Timeline

Second Grade Educator

Calvary Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current

Second Grade Teacher, Indian Trail Elementary

Union County Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2023

Event and Catering Director

Project 658
05.2015 - 07.2018

Children's Ministry Director

New Charlotte Church
08.2013 - 06.2015

Teacher

Kirtland Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Reading Specialization

Kent State University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Miami University
Kim Bernier