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KIM WILKINS

ESL Teacher
Yonker,NY

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

ESL Teacher

Marble Hill High School For International Studies
09.2018 - Current
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

New York City Department of Education
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assess children based on observation and authentic assessment data.
  • Collect data based on children’s conversations and unique work created.
  • Work on children's independence skills throughout the day.
  • Create visual aids for English learning students.
  • Plan developmentally appropriate activities for all learners based on Pre-K Common Core.
  • Differentiate instruction based on observation and assessment data.
  • Speak to parents during arrival and dismissal.
  • Follow safety procedures during arrival and dismissal for all children.

Substitute Teacher

New York City Department of Education
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Reports to the school office promptly upon notice.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to students.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives by planning lessons, units, or projects based on student’s interests.
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.

Head Teacher

Escalera Head Start
08.2010 - 09.2014
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental needs based on data and reported to parents.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Education

Masters of Science - TESOL

Boricua College
06.2018

Master of Science - Education and Special Education

Touro College
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

College Of New Rochelle
05.2010

Skills

First Aid and CPR certified

Certification

Mandated Reporter 2014

Timeline

ESL Teacher

Marble Hill High School For International Studies
09.2018 - Current

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

New York City Department of Education
09.2016 - 06.2018

Substitute Teacher

New York City Department of Education
10.2014 - 09.2016

Head Teacher

Escalera Head Start
08.2010 - 09.2014

Master of Science - Education and Special Education

Touro College

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

College Of New Rochelle

Masters of Science - TESOL

Boricua College
KIM WILKINSESL Teacher