Kim Gentry
Hixson,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated educator who is devoted to offering diverse and engaging lessons and activities to enrich and promote each students' learning experience. Friendly, supportive, empathetic, and driven to promote each students' social, emotional, and academic well-being. Well trained in appropriate developmental strategies and the ability to adapt teaching to promote student success. Has worked every age level from pre-k, current position, to 5th grade. Am always willing to learn to ensure professional as an educator in order to provide the best academic experience for students. Has a strong passion for teaching and building connections with students, their parents, and fellow faculty. Firmly believes learning should be fun, engaging, and relatable.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Red Bank United Methodist Preschool
2022.01 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning based upon ongoing assessments and observations.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Continually updated knowledge on early childhood education trends and research findings, applying this information to improve the quality of instruction delivered to students.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication, resulting in a stronger support system for student success.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Hamilton County Board Of Education
2021.02 - 2022.12
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles of students within classroom settings.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Interim Teacher Grade 3
Lakeside Academy
2010.09 - 2011.05
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student has equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville05.2009
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chattanooga State Technological Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2007
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Documentation And Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy development and math instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Play-Based Learning
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Red Bank United Methodist Preschool
2022.01 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Hamilton County Board Of Education
2021.02 - 2022.12
Interim Teacher Grade 3
Lakeside Academy
2010.09 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Tennessee Tech University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chattanooga State Technological Community College
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