Kim E. Langley
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at East Garner Elementary School, excelling in creative lesson planning and technology integration. Adept at fostering a nurturing environment that promotes resilience and teamwork among students. Committed to implementing research-based instruction and individualized education plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher/Grade Level Chairperson
Morrisville Year-Round Elementary School
Morrisville, North Carolina
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young learners.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to promote positive behavior.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and development.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods and tools.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Coordinated activities that fostered social skills and teamwork among students.
- Supported fellow teachers through mentoring and sharing best practices in education.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
Second Grade Teacher
East Garner Elementary School
Garner, NC
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Pre-Kindergarten Blended Teacher/Grade Level Chair
East Garner Year-Round Elementary School
Garner, North Carolina
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Led parent-teacher meetings to foster community engagement and collaboration.
- Established communication channels between parents, teachers, and administration for transparency.
- Advocated for school policies that support inclusive education and diverse learning environments.
- Managed communication between the Board of Directors and executive staff members.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new directors, including interviewing prospective candidates.
- Prepared reports summarizing key action items discussed at board meetings for distribution to directors after each session.
Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chair
East Garner Year-Round Elementary School
Garner, NC
07.2007 - 06.2014
- Developed creative projects that encouraged teamwork and social skills.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chairperson
Durant Road Year-Round Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Education
North Carolina Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (Grade K-6)
St. Augustine College
Raleigh, North CarolinaBachelor of Science - Psychology
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, North CarolinaSkills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Multimedia instruction
- Proficient in [software]
- Technology integration
- Research-based instruction
- Field trip coordination
- Standardized tests
- Volunteer oversight
- Curriculum implementation
- Instructional design
- Technology Integration
- Thematic Units
- Science and Social Studies Integration
- Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Common Core Planning
- Data Collection
- Classroom Management
- Discipline
- Guided Reading
- Individualized Education Plans
- Literacy Centers
- Instructional Best Practices
Staff Development
- Building School Wide Technology
- K-2 Literacy Assessment
- Kindergarten Math Assessment Training
- Quality Tool Training
- Holistic Training
- Thinking Map Training
- Math Trailblazer Training
- Standard Base Grading
- Support Literacy Training
- PAR Training
- Cooking Up Excellent Training
- Phun With Fonics Training
- Comparing and Measuring Science Kit Training
- Professional Learning Community Training
- Houghton Mifflin Training
- Understanding Economic Diversity
- Literacy Coaching Cycle Training
- SIOP Training
- Growing with Kindergarten
- High Five: Leading PLC Team-The Good, Bad, and Ugly
- Project Enlightenment Kindergarten Focus Group School Rep.
- Building Learning Communities
- NBPTS Effective Writing/Video Taping
- Cultural Awareness Class
- Math Program (HM)
- Instructional Best Practices
- Vocabulary Training
- Reading/Literacy
- High Five (Writing Program & Phonics Program – Letter Land)
- Raising the Bar: Increasing Rigor in the Classroom
- Disciplinary Literacy
- Letter Land Training for Kindergarten Teacher
- TRA School Care Software Training
- New Math Profile and Structure
- Developing Quality IEP’s
- Preschool Lesson Integration for young minds
- Power School Grading
- Letter Land- Second Grade
- Developing the Whole Child
- MClass Training
- Math Case Training
- Capturing Kids Heart
Additional Experiences And Contributions
- Leadership Team
- Kindergarten Scheduling Committee
- PTA Teacher Representative
- Kindergarten Science Lead
- Student Support Track 4 Coordinator
- PTA Treasurer
- School Improvement Plan Committee
- PTA Cultural Arts Representative
- Before and After School Coordinator
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
- SIP Team
- Teacher Leader Corp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher/Grade Level Chairperson
Morrisville Year-Round Elementary School
07.2021 - 07.2025
Second Grade Teacher
East Garner Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2021
Pre-Kindergarten Blended Teacher/Grade Level Chair
East Garner Year-Round Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chair
East Garner Year-Round Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2014
Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chairperson
Durant Road Year-Round Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2007
North Carolina Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (Grade K-6)
St. Augustine College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Johnson C. Smith University