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Kimberli Lengning
Teacher Educator
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents. Mentors new teachers and provides professional learning opportunities for school staff and parent workshops.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
ILEAD Lancaster Charter School
07.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Adjunct Instructor
Chapman University
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Taught the reading and literacy coursework for prospective teacher credential candidates
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Encouraged and supported new and prospective teachers with information, passion, and positivity
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Wilsona School District
07.2002 - 06.2009
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Provided regular feedback to students and parents on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Designed a transitional first grade program to meet the needs of kindergarten learners needing extra support before entering first grade
- Designed and implemented an after-school reading remediation program
Kindergarten Teacher
Southern Kern Unified School District
03.1995 - 06.2002
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Designed and implemented an after-school reading intervention program
Education
STEM Teaching Certificate - Endeavor STEM Teaching Development Project
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction, Reading
Chapman University
Orange, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/History
Chapman University
Orange, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Literacy Specialist
Educational Materials Development
Facilitator: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Trainer: The Leader in Me (7 Habits of Happy Kids)
Professional Development Provider
Project Based Learning Design
Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
Interests
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
ILEAD Lancaster Charter School
07.2009 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Wilsona School District
07.2002 - 06.2009
STEM Teaching Certificate - Endeavor STEM Teaching Development Project
Teachers College of Columbia University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction, Reading
Chapman University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/History
Chapman University
05.2001 -
Adjunct Instructor
Chapman University
01.2000 - 01.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Southern Kern Unified School District
03.1995 - 06.2002