Kim Herring-Isler
Burlington,NC
Summary
A dedicated and goal-oriented professional with proven abilities in curriculum development and classroom management as well as the expertise to create a positive learning experience in the classroom. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Guilford County Public Schools
High Point , NC
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Program Specialist
Virginia Department of Veteran Services
Fairfax, VA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted veterans and their dependents in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of all lawful claims for benefits to which they were entitled
- Counseled Veterans regarding benefit entitlements and assisted clients in filing appeals for denied claims
- Extensive experience working with the general public involving interviewing and compiling information
- Possessed the ability to comprehend complex laws and regulations and applied that knowledge to communicate that information effectively both orally and in writing
- Dealt with problems involving several variables and devised suitable solutions
- Coordinated and disseminated information on County, State, Federal and private veterans’ programs/benefits.
Contemporary Law Teacher
Hertford County Public Schools
Winton , NC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Established rules, procedures and expectations for students assigned
- Followed state and federal Standards of Learning to ensure students grasped the U.S
- Constitution, the impact of its rights and the application of law
- Developed and implemented daily unit lesson plans, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance for 9th grade students
- Fostered a classroom conducive to learning that promoted excellent student/teacher interaction
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences
- Acted as the 9th grade Student Government Advisor
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Used computers, audiovisual aids, and other instructional technologies to supplement presentations
- Planned and carried out a 9th and 10th grade class trip to Washington, DC with 200 students.
Administrative Assistant
Veteran’s Rehabilitation Clinic
Greensboro, NC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided administrative support to staff members as well as courteous and helpful assistance to Veterans
- Obtained written authorization to access required medical information
- Provided information on the location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or veteran’s services provided
- Processed and prepared memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, and other documents
- Greeted persons entering clinic, determined the nature and purpose of visit, and directed or escorted them to specific destinations
- Composed, typed, and distributed meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports
- Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages, or transferred calls to appropriate individuals
- Completed forms in accordance with company procedures
- Opened, read, routed, and distributed incoming mail or other materials and answered routine letters.
Operations and Training Specialist
United States Army
Ft. Benning, GA & Camp Castle, Korea
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Responsible for $100,000 in highly-sensitive equipment and experienced zero loss of equipment
- Managed and trained 80-100 soldiers in the proper protection against Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Interpreted complex technical jargon and created an “easy to read” manual of various training procedures
- Prepared lesson plans and conducted classes to ensure soldiers would receive effective training
- Created Standard Operations Procedure for assigned section
- Coordinated weekly training exercises and used verbal and written communications to ensure understanding of technical information
- Briefed battalion leaders on the current “Go to War” status of my assigned section.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
- Dynamic leader, experienced teacher, and Army veteran seeks to bring love of history and social studies to middle/high school students
- A dedicated and goal-oriented professional with proven abilities in curriculum development and classroom management as well as the expertise to create a positive learning experience in the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Public Administration
North Carolina A&T State University
01.2006
Skills
- Classroom Instruction Expertise
- Exceptional Communications Skills
- Military Veteran
- Proven Trainer
- Broad Professional Work Experience
- CPR/AED/First Aid Trained
- Technologically Proficient
- Child Abuse Recognition Trained
- Regulations knowledge
- Claims Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Personal Counseling
- Program Planning
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Honorable Discharge from the United States Army
- Member of the National Honor Society (2005)
- Who’s Who Among American College Students
Military Experience
United States Army, Ft. Benning, GA, Camp Castle, Korea, Operations and Training Specialist, 1997, 2001, Responsible for $100,000 in highly-sensitive equipment and experienced zero loss of equipment, Managed and trained 80-100 soldiers in the proper protection against Weapons of Mass Destruction, Interpreted complex technical jargon and created an “easy to read” manual of various training procedures, Prepared lesson plans and conducted classes to ensure soldiers would receive effective training, Created Standard Operations Procedure for assigned section, Coordinated weekly training exercises and used verbal and written communications to ensure understanding of technical information, Briefed battalion leaders on the current “Go to War” status of my assigned section
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Guilford County Public Schools
06.2023 - Current
Program Specialist
Virginia Department of Veteran Services
01.2012 - 01.2013
Contemporary Law Teacher
Hertford County Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant
Veteran’s Rehabilitation Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2006
Operations and Training Specialist
United States Army
01.1997 - 01.2001
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Public Administration
North Carolina A&T State University
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