Kimberly Hammond
Las Vegas,Nevada
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education
Doral Academy Of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
07.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive special education procedures to ensure adherence to NDE and SPCSA regulations across the 6 Doral campuses.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for administrators, special education facilitators, and teachers to enhance IEP development and understanding of special education policies.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive systems to enhance collaboration among Doral-contracted related service providers, such as speech-language therapists and behavior support staff.
- Established a partnership with a behavior support team to contract with schools to facilitate functional behavior assessments (FBA), develop behavior intervention plans (BIP), and coach teachers/instructional assistants to implement behavior supports.
Principal-Doral Academy Red Rock Elementary School
Doral Academy of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
11.2016 - 06.2024
- Directed supervision and performance evaluations for 60 teachers and 20 support staff, fostering professional development and educational excellence.
- Maintained 'five star' designation annually by implementing best practices outlined in Nevada Department of Education performance framework.
- Recognized as "Best of Las Vegas" Elementary Charter School.
Principal
William and Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School, Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
10.2009 - 10.2016
- Supervised 50 licensed teachers and 20 support staff members. Provided guidance and support to enhance team performance. Assisted in the development of educational programs and initiatives.
- Supported educational programs for 720 students in grades K-5, including early child, autism, and self contained special education programs.
- Achieved 'Five Star' and 'High Achieving' status awarded by Nevada Department of Education in 2011.
- Served on the District Special Education principals’ advisory committee.
Assistant Principal
Dean LaMar Allen Elementary School, Clark County School District
08.2005 - 10.2009
- Supervised approximately 55 licensed teachers, 20 support staff
- Supported instructional programming for 750 students in grades K-5, including early childhood special education, self-contained autism, and specific learning disabilities.
- Directed School Improvement planning, data analysis, implementation and monitoring, resulting in AYP “High Achieving” status in 2009
Coordinator III, Accountability & School Improvement
Clark County School District
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Developed a statewide Accountability system in partnership with the Nevada Dept. of Education: Project BigHorn
- Co-authored the CCSD School Improvement Facilitator’s Guide in partnership with ETS Pulliam.
- Initiated and aligned new Region Data Coordinator positions & training of data coordinators with 5 Region school improvement priorities.
Chief Administrative Officer
Hayward Unified School District, Hayward CA.
07.2001 - 08.2003
- Coordinated Board of Education, Superintendent, and District communications and media relations for the District (25,000 students).
- Supported the Superintendent to monitor implementation of District programs, initiatives, and alignment with Board goals.
Special Projects Independent Consultant
Student Support Services Division, CCSD
07.2000 - 07.2001
- Coordinated special education data collection and analysis for each region to inform school improvement planning.
- Collaborated with administrators in Curriculum and Professional Development, and Testing & Accountability to develop data collection and monitoring of student progress.
Inclusive Education Staff Development Trainer School Improvement Department
Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach, FL
01.1997 - 01.2000
Fourth Grade Teacher; Inclusive Classroom
Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach, FL
01.1995 - 01.1997
First Grade Teacher & K-1 Special Education
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, N.C.
01.1993 - 01.1995
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL10-2004
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL06-2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-1993
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Doral Academy Of Nevada
07.2024 - Current
Principal-Doral Academy Red Rock Elementary School
Doral Academy of Nevada
11.2016 - 06.2024
Principal
William and Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School, Clark County School District
10.2009 - 10.2016
Assistant Principal
Dean LaMar Allen Elementary School, Clark County School District
08.2005 - 10.2009
Coordinator III, Accountability & School Improvement
Clark County School District
08.2003 - 08.2005
Chief Administrative Officer
Hayward Unified School District, Hayward CA.
07.2001 - 08.2003
Special Projects Independent Consultant
Student Support Services Division, CCSD
07.2000 - 07.2001
Inclusive Education Staff Development Trainer School Improvement Department
Palm Beach County School District
01.1997 - 01.2000
Fourth Grade Teacher; Inclusive Classroom
Palm Beach County School District
01.1995 - 01.1997
First Grade Teacher & K-1 Special Education
Wake County Public Schools
01.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
Vanderbilt University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University