Kimberlea Gray
Springfield,MO
Summary
Experienced English teacher with over 30 years of expertise in teaching language and literature. Skilled in creating comprehensive grammar, writing, and reading assignments for a diverse range of students. Committed to assisting students in achieving a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in English. Proficient in delivering engaging lectures, facilitating discussions, and designing hands-on activities to enhance the learning experience. Dedicated and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities. Education professional with a wealth of experience in delivering high-quality online instruction and fostering student success. Renowned for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to achieving educational goals. Adaptable to various teaching platforms and student requirements. Possessing strong communication and organizational skills, driven by a passion for lifelong learning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Teacher
Amazing Talker
04.2022 - Current
- Worked with students between ages 4 and adult on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Designed engaging lesson plans based on individual student needs to maximize academic success and personal growth.
- Assisted students with goal-setting and provided guidance in developing personalized study plans for long-term success in English language proficiency.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 40 hours each week.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Emphasized critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions related to course topics during lessons.
- Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and grasp of new concepts.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Boosted student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
Online English Teacher
GOGOKID
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 40 hours each week.
- Worked with students between ages 3 and 14 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 60 hours each week.
- Worked with students between ages 3 and 14 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
Secondary English Teacher
Springfield Public R-12 Schools
08.1994 - 08.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Drury College
Springfield, Missouri08.1990
Bachelor of Arts - English And Secondary Education
Drury College
Springfield, Missouri05.1986
Skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Instructional design
- Educational presentation
Accomplishments
- National Board Certification - I was the first Springfield Public Schools teacher to earn National Board Certification in 2003. This is considered the most difficult certification for a teacher to achieve. As a result, I was honored with fifty-three other Missouri teachers by Governor Holden for earning this certification. Also, I was featured in 417 magazine.
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship - 1992
- Council for Basic Education Fellowship - 1995
- Mike Kohr Green and Gold Award - Presented by Parkview High School for service to the school - 2010
Timeline
Online English Teacher
Amazing Talker
04.2022 - Current
Online English Teacher
GOGOKID
08.2018 - 08.2021
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
11.2016 - 06.2017
Secondary English Teacher
Springfield Public R-12 Schools
08.1994 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Drury College
Bachelor of Arts - English And Secondary Education
Drury College
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