Kimberley Boroff
Summary
Experienced educator providing academic and functional education to students with severe cognitive delays. Collaborates daily with parents, fellow special education teachers, and administration to ensure comprehensive support. Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining accurate data sheets to track student performance on IEP goals and objectives using the Indiana IEP system. Actively participates in professional development programs to enhance expertise in research-based instruction for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Served as a co-chair for the Student Council and contributes as a valuable member of the QIT team. Holds certifications in CPR, Standard First Aid Training, and CPI Non-Violent Restraint Training.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Lead conferences to review the IEP with the student's parents, school administrators, and the student's general education teachers and inform parents of child's progress
- Curriculum team member and wrote curriculum for special education
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
TEST ADMINISTRATOR
Pearson Vue Professional Center
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Ensured accurate test results by effectively monitoring and proctoring examinations.
- Collaborated with colleagues for consistent test administration practices across departments.
- Maintained test integrity through thorough adherence to security protocols and guidelines.
JOB COACH
Northwest Allen County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2013
- Established a supportive environment for students, conducting regular check-ins to address any concerns or obstacles during the job search process.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Northwest Allen County Schools
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Coordinated with other instructional assistants to ensure consistent implementation of classroom procedures and expectations across all subjects.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Northwest Allen County Schools
04.2004 - 05.2005
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Certificate - Education Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Marion, IN01.2013
Teaching License - Special Education: Intense Intervention
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Marion, IN01.2013
Teaching License - General Elementary
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Marion, IN01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Ontario, CA01.2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Individual education plans IEP's
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Trained in CPI
Training
CPI Restraint Training; Role in the Organization, Interviewing and Hiring, Employee Motivation, Progressive Discipline, Systematic Problem Analysis, Diversity in the Workplace, Role as a Supervisor, Effective Listening, Work Planning/Goal Setting/Coaching, Conflict Management, Time Management
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2013 - Current
TEST ADMINISTRATOR
Pearson Vue Professional Center
04.2013 - 08.2013
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Northwest Allen County Schools
08.2005 - 05.2008
JOB COACH
Northwest Allen County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2013
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Northwest Allen County Schools
04.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Special Education
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Teaching License - Special Education: Intense Intervention
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Teaching License - General Elementary
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Education Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
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