Kim Nye
Port Orford,OR
Summary
With a proven track record at Riley Creek Elementary, I elevated reading scores by 13%. An adept Elementary School Teacher and GED Instructor, I excel in literacy instruction and classroom management, blending empathy with technology integration to foster engaging learning environments and achieve remarkable educational outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Riley Creek Elementary
Gold Beach, OR
09.2022 - Current
- Created and managed educational content for third-grade class.
- Increased state reading scores from 26% to 39%.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
STEAM Teacher Volunteer
Port Orford, OR
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational materials for first graders.
Substitute Teacher
01.2009 - 01.2022
SMART Reading Volunteer
Port Orford, OR
09.2019 - 01.2021
Board Member and Treasurer
Wally’s House
Gold Beach, OR
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Engage in grant application procedure.
- Skilled in utilizing QuickBooks and Google Calendar.
- Developed and marketed advertisements for coupon book fundraiser.
- Coordinated Wally’s House float for Port Orford and Gold Beach parades.
GED Instructor
Southwestern Community College
Port Orford, OR
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Collected forms remotely and sent to SOCC.
- Recognized as educator with highest success rate by supervisors.
Math/Science Teacher
Driftwood Elementary
Port Orford, OR
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Wrote and received several grants for bike and garden programs for grades 6-8
- Worked cooperatively with community volunteers for field trips and guest speakers
Environmental Science Instructor
Ashland High School
Ashland, OR
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Taught Science standards for 9th-12th grades
- Initiated science fair, bike and garden programs
- Focused on data collection and experimentation
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Special Interest Area: Science and Montessori Education
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Ecology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.1995
Skills
- Instructing various audiences
- Understanding and applying training concepts
- Cooperative work
- GIS/mapping software
- Microsoft Office
- Website management
- Effective communication
- Meeting coverage
- Writing articles
- Verbal and written communication
- Multimedia instruction
- Technology integration
- Safety awareness
- Materials sourcing
- Time management
- Student engagement
- Literacy instruction
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Critical thinking
- Empathy and patience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Activity planning
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Instructional design
- Field trip organization
Grantrecipient
- Nelson Mandela, 2022
- CCEC, 2023
- Donor’s Choose, 2023, 2024
References
- Maureen March, Principal, Riley Creek Elementary School, 541-247-6604, mmarch@ccsd.k12.or.us
- Pamela Dickson, Special Education Director, Riley Creek, 541-247-6604, pdickson@ccsd.k12.or.us
- Liz Hue-Derusso, 1st grade Teacher, Riley Creek, 27 years, 541-247-6604, ehue@ccsd.k12.or.us
Requiredskills
- Ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
- Ability to review, understand, apply, and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and members of the college community, and volunteers and employees of Wally’s House in meetings and on various projects.
- Ability to use GIS/mapping software, Microsoft Office, and manage websites.
- Ability to communicate effectively via email, facetime, zoom and other on-line resources.
- Ability and experience covering meetings and writing articles for the public.
Professionaldevelopmentunits
Renew Teaching License, renewteachinglicense.com, 01/01/22
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Riley Creek Elementary
09.2022 - Current
STEAM Teacher Volunteer
09.2021 - Current
SMART Reading Volunteer
09.2019 - 01.2021
Board Member and Treasurer
Wally’s House
08.2018 - 01.2021
GED Instructor
Southwestern Community College
09.2016 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
01.2009 - 01.2022
Math/Science Teacher
Driftwood Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2009
Environmental Science Instructor
Ashland High School
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Education, Special Interest Area: Science and Montessori Education
Eastern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Ecology
Rutgers University
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