Kima White
Miami,Florida
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with 18 total years of experience and Florida certification in Prekindergarten through 3rd grade with an ESOL endorsement. Focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment that promotes academic excellence and critical thinking. Fostering growth and success for every learner and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners. A versatile individual with the talent to create authentic and hands-on lessons that capture a child’s imagination and breed success. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Education Reading Tutor
Independent Education Consultant & Reading Tutor
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify learning gaps and design targeted intervention plans to address individual student needs.
- Implement structured literacy lessons that enhance phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
- Differentiate instruction based on student needs and regularly communicate progress to families to foster collaborative support.
- Deliver individualized reading and mathematics instruction for K-3 students.
Primary Education Teacher
Miami-dade County Public Schools
09.2007 - 07.2021
- Taught grades Kindergarten, First, and second grades.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify learning gaps and design targeted intervention plans to address individual student needs.
- Implement structured literacy lessons that enhance phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
- Differentiate instruction based on student needs and regularly communicate progress to families to foster collaborative support.
- Deliver individualized reading and mathematics instruction for K-3 students
Paraprofessional 3/Teachers' Assistant
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
02.2000 - 09.2007
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Assisted students with special needs during educational activities.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to promote positive student conduct.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during group activities.
Education
Doctorate of Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2024
Master of Science - Managerial, Administration, And Supervision
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL04-2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL04-2007
Master of Science - Reading K-12
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08-2026
Skills
- Science of Reading
- Structured Literacy
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Reading Fluency
- Reading Comprehension
- MTSS/RTI
- Progress Monitoring
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Small-Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- ESOL Strategies
- Family Engagement
- PLC Collaboration
- Standards-Based Instruction
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate PreKindergarten through grade 3 with an ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement, In Progress
- National Board Certification Candidate, In Progress
Accomplishments
- Rookie Teacher of the Year, 2009
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2025
Timeline
Independent Education Reading Tutor
Independent Education Consultant & Reading Tutor
08.2021 - Current
Primary Education Teacher
Miami-dade County Public Schools
09.2007 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional 3/Teachers' Assistant
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
02.2000 - 09.2007
Doctorate of Education
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Managerial, Administration, And Supervision
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Reading K-12
Nova Southeastern University