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KIM DEMBO

Boulder,Colorado

Summary

Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages education and marketing expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Boulder Valley School District
03.2020 - 05.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Realtor

Wynd Realty
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.

Youth Director

JCC Of South Hampton Roads
09.2002 - 07.2003
  • Led Operation Understanding Hampton Roads, group dedicated to exploration of cultures and history.
  • Wrote multiple grants, acquiring over $10k for program.
  • Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with community members.
  • Designed marketing materials for camps, events, classes, and fundraising.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.

Grade-Level Chair and Lead Teacher, 4th Grade

John Tyler Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • All subjects, differentiation in heterogeneous classroom, special-needs integration, high-risk school
  • Mentored new teachers, assisting them with developing their teaching strategies, organization, and
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Greatly improved literacy and math skills across grade level by utilizing differentiated methodologies and experiential learning strategies.

Lead Teacher, 3rd Grade

Sweet Apple Elementary
01.1998 - 05.2001
  • All subjects, team teaching environment
  • Completed Master’s thesis focused on writing in the mathematics classroom
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.

Production Assistant

Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc
01.1998 - 11.1998
  • Assistant to Executive Producer
  • Research and development of wildlife documentary
  • Preparation of internal marketing materials
  • Direct involvement in editing
  • Coordination with production companies, film crews, organizations, and cast members
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.

Education

M.Ed - Elementary Education

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
05.2001

B.S - Advertising, Journalism and Communications, Psychology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.1997

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Production Scheduling
  • Producing Videos
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Tutoring
  • Research
  • Proofreading
  • Microsoft Office
  • Writing
  • Staff Development
  • Outreach Initiatives

Certification

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) 2022 Colorado Certification, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Mathematics 2016 - present

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Boulder Valley School District
03.2020 - 05.2023

Realtor

Wynd Realty
01.2010 - 01.2018

Youth Director

JCC Of South Hampton Roads
09.2002 - 07.2003

Grade-Level Chair and Lead Teacher, 4th Grade

John Tyler Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2002

Production Assistant

Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc
01.1998 - 11.1998

Lead Teacher, 3rd Grade

Sweet Apple Elementary
01.1998 - 05.2001

M.Ed - Elementary Education

Mercer University

B.S - Advertising, Journalism and Communications, Psychology

University of Florida
KIM DEMBO