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Kimberlee Whetzel

Broadway

Summary

Accomplished educator with a strong foundation in instructional leadership and a focus on student achievement and safety. Skilled in providing support to administration, parents, students, teachers, and all stakeholders in the operation of all school programs, school improvement plans, goal setting, and progress monitoring.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Specialist

Elkton Middle School
08.2025 - Current
  • Act as administrator designee for outside school activities and IEP meetings.
  • Assessed student reading levels to tailor instructional strategies effectively.
  • Implemented targeted interventions to support struggling readers.
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy activities across curricula.
  • Designed engaging reading materials that enhanced student interest and comprehension.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Developed individualized learning plans based on diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
  • Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.

Teacher/Intervention Specialist/Reading Specialist

Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2025
  • Act as administration for family nights when administration could not be present, as well as times administration was out of the building.
  • Act as administrative designee for SPED meetings.
  • Act as administrative designee to handle student behaviors when administrators are not available. Practice restorative justice when dealing with student behaviors.
  • Safety care trained.
  • Organized reading workshops for students, fostering a love for literature.
  • Utilized various educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences.
  • Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Dyslexia Advisor for Southern Campus at Shenandoah County Public Schools.
  • Superintendent Advisory Committee Representative.
  • Completed Shenandoah County Public Schools Leadership Academy.

Teacher

Anderson County School District 4/5
08.2005 - 08.2018
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching methods and student outcomes.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.

Education

Master of Science - Reading Specialist

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
12-2004

Master of Science - Administration And Supervision

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2008

Skills

  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Progress monitoring
  • Materials preparation
  • Small group instruction
  • Orton gillingham expertise
  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Staff development
  • Discipline management
  • Relationship building and networking

Timeline

Reading Specialist

Elkton Middle School
08.2025 - Current

Teacher/Intervention Specialist/Reading Specialist

Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2025

Teacher

Anderson County School District 4/5
08.2005 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Reading Specialist

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Wesleyan University

Master of Science - Administration And Supervision

Grand Canyon University