Kim Ogletree
Kaufman,TX
Summary
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Focused Photographer bringing extensive experience with special events photography. Expert at following or guiding event timelines and anticipating key activities to capture important moments. Adaptable and talented at adjusting to timeline changes and unexpected event delays. Highly-skilled Photographer driven to fulfill planned concepts or desired results for projects. Flexible and gifted at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals. Exceptional skill working with Adobe Premiere Rush, Adobe Photoshope, and Adobe Clip,
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Free Lance Photographer
Ogletree Photography
Seagoville, Texas
05.2016 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
Elementary School Teacher
Crandall Independent School District
Crandall, TX
08.2001 - 05.2016
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
School Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
Seagoville, Texas
08.1989 - 05.2001
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged [Number] to [Number] using technology integration and experimental learning.
- Escalated consistent problematic behavior problems to school officials and senior staff.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Met and exceeded class-wide achievement and proficiency standards as established by state testing departments.
Education
Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX08.1990
Bachelor of Science - Photography
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.1985
Associate of Arts - Photography
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05.1981
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canon Mark 1V Proficient
- Digital Video
- Location Shooting
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Shot Capturing
- Digital Photography
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Commercial Photography
- Administering Social Media Account
- Legal Standards
- Photo Editing Software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Accomplishments
Who's Who in photography at Kilgore College. Teacher of the year for the 2003-2004 and 2014 - 2015 school year at Crandall Independent School District.
Timeline
Free Lance Photographer
Ogletree Photography
05.2016 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Crandall Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2016
School Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.1989 - 05.2001
Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Photography
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Photography
Kilgore College
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