Kimberly A. Sizemore
Naperville,IL
Summary
Collaborated with fellow colleagues to create dynamic classroom settings, leveraging deep understanding of reading strategies and curriculum development, while working with parents to create the appropriate partnership needed between school and home.
Overview
2012
2012
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Literacy Teacher
Sharon Elementary
Cumming, GA
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed and implemented student centered lessons in reading, writing and spelling for a group of third grade students that had been identified as high learners (according to their previous years' state test scores).
- Collaborated with the third grade team to design and implement lessons that aligned with state and district standards and coordinated with homeroom content.
- Built and maintained a positive home-to-school relationship with parents through the use of a class website, newsletters and progress reports.
- While in this position, I was also an EIP overload teacher and had 2 groups of 2nd grade students whom I taught math to on a daily basis.
- Forsyth County Schools, Cumming, GA
ESOL Teacher
Sharon Elementary
Cumming, GA
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Worked with small groups of Kindergarten –fifth grade students to gain improved proficiency in the four domains of the English language: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Developed and adjusted curriculum to accommodate individual needs.
- Collaborated with each student's homeroom teacher to support acquisition of language and content skills.
- Proctored several standardized tests, including the CRCT, ACCESS. and AIMS web progress monitoring.
- Member of Sharon's Leadership Team.
- Co-Chair of Literacy Committee.
- Assisted with the development and set-up a leveled reading bookroom for Kindergarten-Fifth grade teachers to use during their guided reading lessons.
- Forsyth County Schools, Cumming, GA
First Grade Teacher
Columbia Valley Elementary
Vancouver, WA
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Established a learning environment to meet and enhance the children's academic, social and emotional needs.
- Developed & implemented student centered lessons in all subject areas for a heterogeneous group of first grade special and regular education students.
- Lessons were adapted to meet individual needs by reviewing students' background and learning needs through Individualized Education Plans and pre-assessments.
- Implemented Student-Led Conferences and had a 35% increase in parent attendance.
- Appointed as Harmony's Primary Literacy Facilitator for the district.
- Received literacy grant to purchase literacy manipulatives for my ESL students.
- Leadership positions: co-chair of Literacy Committee, teacher representative for the PTA.
- Classes/trainings attended: Optimal Learning Environment (OLE) summer institute, Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD), Love and Logic, Practical Discipline for the Difficult Child, First Grade Washington State Teachers Conference.
- Evergreen School District, Vancouver, WA
First Grade Teacher
Harmony Elementary
Vancouver, WA
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Established a learning environment to meet and enhance the children's academic, social and emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented student centered lessons in all subject areas for a heterogeneous group of first grade special and regular education students.
- Lessons were adapted to meet individual needs by reviewing students' background and learning needs through Individualized Education Plans and pre-assessments.
- Implemented Student-Led Conferences and had a 35% increase in parent attendance.
- Appointed as Harmony's Primary Literacy Facilitator for the district.
- Received literacy grant to purchase literacy manipulatives for my ESL students.
- Leadership positions: co-chair of Literacy Committee, teacher representative for the PTA.
- Classes/trainings attended: Optimal Learning Environment (OLE) summer institute, Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD), Love and Logic, Practical Discipline for the Difficult Child, First Grade Washington State Teachers Conference.
- Evergreen School District, Vancouver, WA
Kindergarten Reading/Math Specialist
Yacolt Primary
Yacolt, WA
04.2002 - 06.2002
- Taught small groups of students reading, writing and math, using a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning and learning centers.
- Directly worked with the kindergarten team to design and implement a challenging child-centered curriculum, integrating all disciplines and learning styles.
- Battle Ground School District, Yacolt, WA
Customer Relations Representative
Toyota Motor Sales
Torrance, CA
- Responded to customer concerns and determined appropriate resolutions to maximize customer retention by providing timely, high quality assistance.
- Communicated Toyota's position as appropriate to customer situations, while interacting with dealerships, regional personnel and upper management.
- Proactively provided financial assistance when appropriate to sustain customer retention.
- Torrance, CA
Contract Administrator
The Boeing Company
Everett, WA
- Supported contract administrators in meeting production and delivery requirements for the 737 and 737X major interiors.
- Exceeded management objectives concerning status on shortages and rejections.
- POA (Parts on Airplanes) focal for the 737 LAV group.
- Completed assignments to our client's complete satisfaction through this internship.
- Everett, WA
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood emphasis with authorization from PreK-8th grade
Washington Teaching Certificate
03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Marketing
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.1999
Skills
- Experienced with interactive whiteboard technology
- Educational software proficiency
- E-textbook utilization
- PC & Apple technology
- Website building
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Phonics instruction
- Fostering student involvement
- Collaborative learning
Certification
National Board Certification- Early/ Middle Childhood Literacy- Dec 2006
ESOL Endorsement- July 2007
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- PTO Vice President- Cherokee Elementary, Overland Park, KS
- Room Mom for both 3rd grade & 5th grade, Randolph, NJ
- Manager of Travel Soccer team, Cincinnati, OH
- Tutored 2 students on Home care, while they were recovery from major surgery and could not go into school for several months
- Volunteer at Seattle Children’s Hospital in child life room while 2 cousins were being treated there
Timeline
Third Grade Literacy Teacher
Sharon Elementary
09.2010 - 05.2011
ESOL Teacher
Sharon Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2009
First Grade Teacher
Columbia Valley Elementary
08.2005 - 01.2006
First Grade Teacher
Harmony Elementary
08.2002 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Reading/Math Specialist
Yacolt Primary
04.2002 - 06.2002
Customer Relations Representative
Toyota Motor Sales
Contract Administrator
The Boeing Company
Master of Education - Early Childhood emphasis with authorization from PreK-8th grade
Washington Teaching Certificate
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Marketing
Washington State University