Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kim Scott

Seminole

Summary

Motivated, caring educator with a proven track record at Pinellas County School District with highly effective evaluations, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Expert in developing compliant IEPs and fostering social-emotional growth, I leverage interactive technology to enhance learning experiences. Committed to student success, I create engaging, hands-on projects that inspire curiosity and critical thinking.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher - VPK

Pinellas County School District
Seminole
10.2015 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth through counseling sessions, small group instruction, and individual interventions.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.

ESE/VE Teacher

Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science
Largo
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Provided specialized instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, math skills, writing strategies.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.

ESE/VE and 4th Grade Teacher

Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Largo
08.2000 - 07.2014
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

Middle School Teacher/ ESE Teacher

St. Patrick's Catholic School
Largo
07.1995 - 07.2000

Worked as a whole school ESE teacher, creating IEPs and 504 plans, as well as servicing ESE students. I also taught 6th grade social studies and religion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

USF
St. Petersburg, FL
05-1996

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • IEP development
  • Interactive technology
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Effective communication
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Receive highly effective yearly evaluations

Certification

  • Special Education K-12
  • General Education K-6
  • Infant through 5 years of age
  • ESOL certified
  • Reading Endorsement
  • Linda Mood Bell Reading trained

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher - VPK

Pinellas County School District
10.2015 - Current

ESE/VE Teacher

Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science
08.2014 - 10.2015

ESE/VE and 4th Grade Teacher

Pinellas Preparatory Academy
08.2000 - 07.2014

Middle School Teacher/ ESE Teacher

St. Patrick's Catholic School
07.1995 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Education

USF
Kim Scott