Kim Jones Shockey
Banner Elk,NC
Summary
Passionate event planner and organizer bringing several years of expertise in highly-personalized event planning. Recognized for consistently building relationships with clients and leading teams to successfully execute events. Committed to fulfilling the needs of the customer and offering a memorable experience. Skilled in acquiring materials and items within a provided budget.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chair, Grants & Scholarships
Watauga Education Foundation
Boone, North Carolina
05.2023 - Current
- Created and managed applications for classroom grants and scholarships, leading review and selection of recipients.
- Assessed scholarship candidates to ensure fair selection aligned with awarding criteria, enhancing integrity of selection process.
- Coordinated collection and updates of scholarship applications to streamline selection process, enabling timely recipient announcements.
- Presented awards to recipients and conducted follow-up visits to foster relationships and gather feedback for future grant initiatives.
- Provided financial information for all awards to treasurer for effective fund distribution.
Elementary School Volunteer
Watauga County Schools
Boone, North Carolina
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers with reading, writing, and math lessons, supporting student learning and comprehension.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities, enhancing student engagement.
- Supported students in developing social and academic skills during collaborative activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during recess and lunch to ensure safety and engagement.
- Implemented classroom management strategies, enhancing student focus and participation.
- Encouraged positive behavior among children through reinforcement and praise, fostering a respectful and collaborative classroom atmosphere.
- Facilitated engaging art and music sessions for small groups of children to promote artistic expression.
- Tutored students on lessons and homework.
- Participated in school events, promoting a positive community atmosphere.
- Maintained an organized filing system for student records and documents.
Preschool Director
First Baptist Church Of Boone
Boone, North Carolina
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervised daily preschool activities to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for children.
- Oversaw hiring of qualified staff, ensuring quality education and support for preschool programs.
- Trained and mentored teaching staff on best practices for early childhood education.
- Managed budget allocations for classroom supplies and educational materials, optimizing resource utilization.
- Coordinated parent communications on child progress and curriculum updates, enhancing family engagement.
- Handled admissions and placements for new students in preschool.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere for children, staff, and families.
- Wrote newsletters and emails to inform parents about monthly activity schedules.
Elementary School Teacher
Pitt County Public Schools
Greenville, North Carolina
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for diverse learners.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that established a positive learning environment.
- Established rules and procedures to create an inclusive classroom environment.
- Managed challenging classroom behaviors with positive, affirming techniques to support student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback consistently.
- Integrated technology tools that enhanced learning experiences and supported digital literacy skills.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and collaboratively address progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades throughout the year.
Elementary School Teacher
Lenoir County Schools
Kinston, North Carolina
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for diverse learners.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and improve digital literacy.
- Fostered safe, nurturing environment that encouraged trust and respect among students.
- Facilitated dialogue with parents on academic performance, fostering collaboration and support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum units, enriching student learning.
- Attended professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and align with educational best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2004
High School Diploma -
Rosewood High School
Goldsboro, NC05-1999
Skills
- Grant writing and implementation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Organizational development
- Public speaking
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Data-driven instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Creative lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical thinking
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Behavior management
Certification
- North Carolina Standard Professional-1 Licensure
Timeline
Chair, Grants & Scholarships
Watauga Education Foundation
05.2023 - Current
Elementary School Volunteer
Watauga County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Preschool Director
First Baptist Church Of Boone
04.2016 - 04.2017
Elementary School Teacher
Pitt County Public Schools
07.2010 - 06.2012
Elementary School Teacher
Lenoir County Schools
06.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Teaching
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Rosewood High School