Kimberly A. Branch

Accommodating and versatile individual with a talent for developing inspiring hands-on lessons that capture a child's imagination and foster success. Adaptable and flexible, ensuring the unique learning styles and abilities of every child are addressed. Possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents. With 27 years of experience in education, dedicated teacher who is resourceful and passionate about creating comfortable learning environments for students. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations, enabling effective support for students in their academic journey.

State of Texas Certification, #1962894, Generalist (Grades EC-6), Core subjects (Grades EC-6), Generalist (Grades 4-8), Core Subjects (Grades 4-8), English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 4-8), Social Studies (Grades 4-8)

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Texas Department of Education.

• Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops.
• Integrated technology through the development of units that included computer literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive, utilized various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing.
• Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of diverse manipulatives, employed literature, guest speakers, movies, songs, and theatre production to encourage participation and allow students to take ownership of their learning.
• Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual, small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.
• Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units within Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies.

• Assessment Tools
• Technology Integration
• Guided Reading
• Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans
• Literature Circle
• Student Motivation
• Writer's Workshop
• Parent-Teacher Communication
• Individualized Education Plan
• Interdisciplinary Reading
• Creative Lesson Planning
• Social Studies Certification
• Restorative Practice Training
• Achieve 3000 / ISTATION
• Data Driven
• House System Committee participant

• Who's Who Top Educators
• Marquis Who's Who Biographee