Kim Brunson
West Plains,MO
Summary
Energetic physical education teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and well-being. Organized and dependable teacher and coach successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Continuous growth in improving student learning outcomes, student evaluations, and goal setting by adapting lesson plans to meet student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Develop, revise and implement curriculum and lesson planning to improve student achievement.
Implements effective classroom management techniques to create an environment conducive to learning and personal growth. The methods support positive behavior, with respect to developmentally appropriate practices and the needs of each individual child.
Participate in professional development opportunities provided by the district and collaborate with coworkers to promote student achievement. PD can be, but not limited to: research-based instructional practices, incorporating technology into classroom instruction, ASIRT training, counseling, etc.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Coaching Assistant
Fairview R-XI School
08.2023 - Current
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environments by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Served as assistant coach for cross country, softball, and track for the last eight years, and basketball for one year.
- Implemented individualized fitness programs for students, improving overall physical health and wellness.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
1st Grade/Reading Intervention Teacher
Fairview R-XI School
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students with unique needs, ensuring their academic progress and success.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through inquiry-based instruction and problem-solving activities.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, motivating them to improve academically and personally.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening home-school connection.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
- Created positive classroom culture that valued diversity and inclusion, supporting all learners'' growth.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating age-appropriate literature and engaging activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
West Plains Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2007
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Promoted positive learning environments with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.1999
Skills
- Student Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Health and Wellness Education
- Physical Education & Athletic Coaching
- Goals and Objectives
- Student Behavior Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Problem-solving Skills
- Instructional Methods
- Social and Emotional Growth
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Motivation
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development
- Parent Communication
- Teacher Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- Physical Education K-12
- Language Arts 5-9
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Coaching Assistant
Fairview R-XI School
08.2023 - Current
1st Grade/Reading Intervention Teacher
Fairview R-XI School
08.2007 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
West Plains Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
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