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
Microsoft Office proficient
Modify environment for special needs children
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