KIMBERLEE LAMOTTE
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced professional educator of 20 years dedicated to student success. Provides individual feedback, addresses specific needs and collaborates with parents. Demonstrated strengths include creating inclusive learning environments, employing effective teaching strategies and adapting curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish and ESOL Teacher
Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, SC
01.2006 - 07.2024
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs using evidence based practices
- Worked with the Special Education teachers of the profound and self-contained classrooms to create an inclusive environment and to handle alternative testing
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Worked collaboratively with school personnel and families to ensure clear communication of legal aspects in English and Spanish
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments and monitored student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans, (IEP), and Behavior Intervention plans, (BIP)
- Coordinated district advisory board to plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction for the last 18 years.
- Taught in a virtual/homeschool setting for 2 years for various grade levels, elementary to high school
Part-time Educational Tutor
Lowcountry Tutoring
Bluffton, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated individual and small group instruction to support student learning objectives.
- Motivated students by providing a positive learning environment.
- Established relationships with families to keep them informed of their child's progress.
- Incorporated multiple modalities into lessons such as audio and visual aids or hands-on activities.
- Identified gaps in students' knowledge and developed targeted lessons to address these areas.
- Fostered a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost students' confidence and motivation.
On-Call Nanny
All Family Residence
Bluffton, SC
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Worked as an on-call Nanny taking care of three children ages 4, 7, and 9
- Prepared meals and healthy snacks as necessary
- Exposed children to Spanish and practiced with them in an unstructured setting
- Assisted the Lady of the House as necessary with errands and small projects
- Supervise the children as necessary in the evenings and prepare them for the next day
Weekend/On Call Nanny
Martinez Family Residence
Hilton Head, SC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Weekend nanny for 2 children ages 8 and 10
- Assisted children in completing homework, contributing to improvement in grades
- Executed childcare-related tasks such as keeping areas clean, general upkeep, and laundry
- Organized educational activities which included home and outdoor activities, crafts, play dates, and scheduled outings
- Prepared meals for children allowing them to assist in preparation
Education
MA - Educational Leadership and Administration
Grand Canyon University
Virtual, Arizona01.2021
On Site Education - Special Education
Beaufort County School District
Beaufort, SCSpanish Language and Culture -
Universidad Internacional
Cuernavaca, Mexico01.1994
BA - Latin American Studies and Mayan Anthropology
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas01.1993
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Adolescent Coaching
- Assessment Test Prep
- Special Needs Trained
- Meal Preparation
- Home Schooling
- Tutoring
- Special Education Trained
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Behavior Modifications
- Social Skills Development
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Trained in CPI
Certification
- SC Highly Qualified teacher, have applied to Texas for certification
- Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula
- Valid driver’s license and U.S. Passport
- C.P.R. and A.E.D. certified
- Experienced with Montessori, RIE and CI teaching techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Part-time Educational Tutor
Lowcountry Tutoring
01.2021 - Current
On-Call Nanny
All Family Residence
01.2020 - 01.2024
Weekend/On Call Nanny
Martinez Family Residence
01.2016 - 01.2019
Spanish and ESOL Teacher
Beaufort County School District
01.2006 - 07.2024
MA - Educational Leadership and Administration
Grand Canyon University
On Site Education - Special Education
Beaufort County School District
Spanish Language and Culture -
Universidad Internacional
BA - Latin American Studies and Mayan Anthropology
Southern Methodist University
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