Kim Freese
Odenton,MD
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
VIPKID
Odenton, MD
01.2019 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Tutor
Classical Conversations Of Gambrills
Gambrills, MD
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Tutor
Classical Conversations Of Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
Teacher
Salinas Christian School
Salinas, CA
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Teacher
New Venture Christian School
Vista, California
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Substitute
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
Fallbrook, CA
08.2000 - 06.2001
- 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.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edgewood College
Madison, WI05.1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Test Proctoring
- Technological Instruction
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
Virginia Teaching Credential
Timeline
Teacher
VIPKID
01.2019 - Current
Tutor
Classical Conversations Of Gambrills
08.2017 - 03.2020
Tutor
Classical Conversations Of Carlsbad
08.2015 - 04.2017
Teacher
Salinas Christian School
08.2002 - 05.2004
Teacher
New Venture Christian School
08.2001 - 06.2002
Substitute
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edgewood College