Kimberly Almodovar
Lake In The Hills,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet educational and district goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Advisor
CUSD 300
08.2023 - Current
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Supported teachers with students who worked with IEP and 504 students through behavior and curricular work based on data.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Educational Leadership Internship
CUSD 300
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Communicated effectively with building faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Analyzed problems and worked with district teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Special Education Teacher
CUSD 300
08.2012 - 07.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher
CUSD 300
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher
Linn Mar Community School District
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
First Grade Teacher
Caribbean School
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Education
Master's in Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN10.2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Central City High School
Central City, IA06.1999
Skills
- Ongoing Assessments
- Individual and Family Support
- Reading Comprehension
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Instructional Strategies
- Academic Support Services
- Behavior Policy Enforcement
- Educational Problem Identification
Certification
- CPI Trained
- SRA Reading Mastery Trained
- ESL Endorsed
- Quantum Learning Trained and Experience
- PLC Guiding Coalition Leader for District
- Provided Professional Development to district employees on "EL, IEP, or Both?" identifying the differences, process and supports.
Additional Information
I have been working in the field of education for the past 20 years. I have been trained in all district current curriculums to help support staff and students with implementation. I have served on district curriculum selection and writing teams for both ELA and Math. I have previous experience working in the Mental Health field which has helped me to help support the social emotional needs of the students I have worked with and their families.
Timeline
Student Advisor
CUSD 300
08.2023 - Current
Educational Leadership Internship
CUSD 300
04.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
CUSD 300
08.2012 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
CUSD 300
08.2007 - 07.2012
Special Education Teacher
Linn Mar Community School District
08.2006 - 08.2007
First Grade Teacher
Caribbean School
08.2004 - 07.2006
Master's in Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
High School Diploma -
Central City High School
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