Kimberly Boardman

Missouri City

Summary

Passionate Teacher with 18 years of experience, provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Mentor to other teachers, cultivating content used by the district for onboarding new Forensic Science Teachers. Prepared Skills USA competitors in Forensic Science and CSI competitions, placing at the state level. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating a fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

CTE/ Science Teacher

LCISD

08.2008 - Current

Developed Shared LMS (Canvas) resources for new teachers in the district. Lead in creating content for Forensic Science in the district.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.

Science Teacher

FBISD

07.2007 - 06.2008

Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA

Skills

Faculty Collaboration and Support
Inquiry-based learning
Technology Integration
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Enforcing Rules and Expectations
Lesson Planning
Student Support

Project-based learning
Classroom Supervision
Learning Style Accommodations
Student Engagement
Instructional planning
Group and individual instruction
Lab Management

Accomplishments

Collaborated with and lead a team of 20 teachers in the development of the Forensic Science Curriculum, review and adoption of new textbooks.
Participated in several implementations of new TEKS for various subjects, including but not limited to Chemistry, Forensic Science, Earth and Space Science, and Astronomy.
Chemical Safety Storage officer, ensuring safe and compliant standards for chemical storage.
Lead Professional Development classes for Science and CTE teachers with topics geared towards creating engaging, hands-on activity.