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Kimberlei Taylor

Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

Dedicated educator adept at tailoring instruction to meet students' unique academic and emotional needs. Skilled in creating engaging, hands-on lessons for diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Experienced in fostering a collaborative environment through effective communication, patience, and positive reinforcement to enhance educational outcomes and promote academic success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Reading Teacher

Pinellas County School Board
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in intensive reading curriculum.
  • Assessed individual student progress and tailored lesson plans to address specific needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced reading skills across various subjects.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and offering resources for at-home support.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in noticeable improvements in students'' reading proficiency levels.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the intensive reading program.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic achievement, promoting a structured and supportive learning atmosphere conducive to success in intensive reading coursework.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in the intensive reading curriculum.
  • Tracked student performance data to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.

Varying Exceptionalities Teacher

Pinellas County School Board
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and informative meetings, fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with varying exceptionalities, ensuring appropriate accommodations and modifications were provided.
  • Collaborated with special education team to create inclusive classroom environment, promoting success of all students.
  • Adhered to school policies and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare, and deliver instruction to maximize individual learning and capture interest.

Language Arts Teacher

Pinellas County School Board
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.

ESE/Staffing Specialist

Accelerated Learning Solutions
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and monitored student progress through consultation with content area teacher.
  • Promptly corresponded with students and parents, coordinated and conducted interviews, and IEP meetings.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor student engagement and academic success.

English Teacher

Accelerated Learning Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
  • Fostered love for reading by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and authors.
  • Increased students' test scores with strategic review sessions and personalized feedback.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.

Substitute Teacher

Acclerated Learning Solutions
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Intensive Reading Teacher

Discovery High School
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Established positive rapport with my students and their parents through home calls, emails, and Schoology.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units/projects to students and their parents.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students and small group instruction while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard.
  • Instructed more than 100 freshman and sophomore high school students through lectures, discussions, group activities, and demonstrations.


English and Language Arts Teacher

Carolina international School
03.2015 - 01.2016


  • Instructed middle school Language Arts students grades 7 through direct instruction, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
  • Instructed Study Skills students grades 7-11 through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
  • Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.

Substitute

Monomoy School District
11.2013 - 03.2015
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through a variety of subjects.
  • Reviewed and implemented teacher's lesson plans.
  • Supported, guided, and monitored students.

Substitute

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
06.2013 - 03.2015
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through a variety of subjects.
  • Reviewed and implemented teacher's lesson plans.
  • Supported, guided, and monitored students.

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Grades 8-12

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
South Dartmouth, MA

Bachelor of Arts - English: Literature & Criticism

University of Massachusetts
South Dartmouth, MA

Skills

  • Assessment of student needs
  • Culturally responsive teaching methods
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Supportive learning atmosphere
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Phonics instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with ELA/Reading team of eight in the development of reading interventions and strategies for 17% increase on FAST reading proficiency to 72% May 2025.

Certification

  • Florida Department of Education Professional Certificate: 1322212
  • English (Grades 6-12) 07/01/2016 - 06/30/2026
  • Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) 06/15/2020 - 06/30/2026
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (Endorsement) 04/07/2022 - 06/30/2026
  • Reading (Endorsement) 07/31/2023 - 06/30/2026

Professional Experience

195 Route 137,Harwich, MA 02645,9545 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 28027,Lake Alfred, FL 33880

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Intensive Reading Teacher

Pinellas County School Board
08.2023 - 05.2025

Varying Exceptionalities Teacher

Pinellas County School Board
08.2021 - 08.2023

Language Arts Teacher

Pinellas County School Board
08.2020 - 06.2021

ESE/Staffing Specialist

Accelerated Learning Solutions
10.2019 - 06.2020

English Teacher

Accelerated Learning Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2019

Substitute Teacher

Acclerated Learning Solutions
03.2017 - 06.2017

Intensive Reading Teacher

Discovery High School
08.2016 - 11.2016

English and Language Arts Teacher

Carolina international School
03.2015 - 01.2016

Substitute

Monomoy School District
11.2013 - 03.2015

Substitute

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
06.2013 - 03.2015

Master of Arts - Secondary Education Grades 8-12

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Bachelor of Arts - English: Literature & Criticism

University of Massachusetts

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