Kim Brown
Sherwood,OR
Summary
Organized and adaptable professional with a solid foundation in educational environments and administration. Skilled in managing diverse tasks, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring efficient operations. Committed to contributing innovative solutions that enhance team performance and align with the goal of supporting student development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education IA
Riverdale Grade School
Portland, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Supported students through push-in and pull-out services to enhance reading, writing, and math skills in resource room.
- Assisted students in alignment with their IEP/504 plans.
- Facilitated reading group interventions for general education students to strengthen literacy skills.
IA Substitute
ESS Substitute
Hillsboro, OR
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Instructed small groups in math and reading to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Assisted special education students in classes, providing one-on-one support to promote learning and independence.
- Provide educational and behavioral support to students in classrooms.
- Supported media centers by repairing books, organizing shelving, managing inventory, and resolving technology issues to maintain resource availability.
Special Education IA, ESY Summer School
Middleton Elementary
Sherwood, OR
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered tailored support to students in Extended School Year (ESY) program, promoting engagement and learning.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Instructional Aide, Temporary
Hawks View Elementary
Sherwood, OR
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conferred with teachers to provide targeted literacy, writing, and math support, facilitating extended learning for students needing additional assistance.
- Supported students with special needs in daily learning tasks.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional activities.
- Organized educational materials and resources for lessons.
Head Start Lead Preschool Teacher
Clackamas County Children’s Commission
Wilsonville, OR
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborate with NWESD and CESD to align educational strategies with children's goals on IFSP/IEPs, ensuring tailored support.
- Facilitate social-emotional development through targeted activities in small and large groups, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Develop lesson plans incorporating Teaching Strategies and Second Step Curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
Head Start Aide
Community Action
Hillsboro, OR
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher to enhance engagement in small and large group activities.
- Filled in for staff by covering sick call-outs across multiple locations to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and support services.
- Coordinated outreach programs to engage local residents and promote services.
- Conducted intake interviews to gather information for client assessments.
Temp Instructional Aide
Archer Glenn Elementary
Sherwood, OR
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Instructed small groups in math and reading, fostering academic growth and engagement.
- Provided educational and behavioral support to students, enhancing classroom learning environments.
- Assisted special education students with individualized support, promoting their learning and independence.
- Supported media centers with book repairs, shelving, inventory, technology problems, and budgets on long-term assignments.
Seasonal Associate
Quality World Wide, Inc.
Irvine, CA
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared sales floor with fabric swatches and samples for Sales staff.
- Coordinated preparation and mailing of fabric swatches and samples to potential clients.
- Assisted Production team during seasonal work overload by entering purchase orders and confirming updates with factories.
Senior Apparel Production and Logistics Coordinator
Oakley, Inc.
Foothill Ranch, CA
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Traveled overseas for price negotiations and fabric sourcing, addressing production line issues and reviewing upcoming production calendar and forecasts.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to align forecasts, maintain delivery dates, and manage X-Factory Dates.
- Supported communication between overseas factories, customers, and distribution centers in tees, fleece, and knits category to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with the Development and Quality team to ensure timely completion and approval of samples.
- Set up seasonal data, styles in SAP to cut POs to vendors.
- Updated work-in-progress reports to track project status.
Education
Master's - Supply Chain and Global Management
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2026
Early Childhood Education -
Clackamas Community College
Wilsonville, OR05-2026
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CAAssociate of Science - International Business
Grossmont Community College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Behavior management
- Epinephrine administration
- Seizure training
- Medical knowledge
- CPR certification
- Recordkeeping practices
- Time management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP software
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking skills
- Effective communication
- Communication expertise
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Adaptability
Certification
- Oregon Central Background Registry-Early Learning Division
- Import and Export Certificate
- CPR Certified
- Food Handlers Card
- TS Gold Certified- InterReliability
Languages
- English
- Some Spanish
Timeline
Special Education IA
Riverdale Grade School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education IA, ESY Summer School
Middleton Elementary
07.2024 - 08.2024
Instructional Aide, Temporary
Hawks View Elementary
03.2024 - 06.2024
Head Start Lead Preschool Teacher
Clackamas County Children’s Commission
08.2023 - 03.2024
IA Substitute
ESS Substitute
08.2021 - 08.2025
Head Start Aide
Community Action
08.2021 - 04.2022
Temp Instructional Aide
Archer Glenn Elementary
03.2021 - 06.2021
Seasonal Associate
Quality World Wide, Inc.
06.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Apparel Production and Logistics Coordinator
Oakley, Inc.
08.2006 - 02.2011
Master's - Supply Chain and Global Management
California State University, Long Beach
Early Childhood Education -
Clackamas Community College
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - International Business
Grossmont Community College