Kim Whitney
Franklin,KY
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a proven track record at Simpson County Schools, specializing in math curriculum, instruction and staff development. Expert in implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies, enhancing student outcomes. Committed to fostering collaboration and integrity while mentoring educators and administrators to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Consultant/District GT Coordinator
Simpson County Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated differentiated services for Primary Talent Pool and Gifted and Talented students.
- Presented teachers with professional development opportunities through Numeracy Counts Academies.
- Served as district lead for Numeracy Alliance.
- Participated in Numeracy Alliance teacher module.
- Served as district lead for Kentucky Numeracy Academy, participating in the PIMSER Numeracy Counts Administrator Academy.
- Worked on team to secure Kentucky Numeracy Counts Grant and Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Grant.
- Managed pilot of mathematics high-quality instructional resources for grades K-5.
- Managed adoption and initial implementation of new mathematics curriculum for grades K-5.
- Led internalization protocols to prepare teachers for using new math resource.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Specialist
Simpson County Schools
07.2007 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with educators to align assessments with curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.
- Assisted school leadership in interpreting assessment results, empowering them to make informed decisions about resource allocation and targeted interventions for struggling students.
- Provided ongoing support to teachers for utilizing assessment results in their instructional planning efforts.
- Conducted research on best practices in instruction to present to staff members.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Conducted regular informal classroom observations and provided teachers with feedback to increase effectiveness.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher
Simpson County Schools
10.1997 - 06.2007
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Rank I - Education
Elevate Academy
Bowling Green, KY06-2024
Master of Arts - Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08-2005
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Team collaboration
- Best practices implementation
- Integrity and honesty
- Process improvement
Additional Experience
- Designed and presented math professional learning sessions for Green River Regional Educational Cooperative's Literacy Academy.
- Designed and presented math professional learning sessions for Green River Regional Educational Cooperative's Numeracy Alliance.
- Completed Lexia LETRS for Elementary Educators professional learning program.
Timeline
Math Consultant/District GT Coordinator
Simpson County Schools
07.2024 - Current
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Specialist
Simpson County Schools
07.2007 - 06.2024
Teacher
Simpson County Schools
10.1997 - 06.2007
Rank I - Education
Elevate Academy
Master of Arts - Education
Western Kentucky University