Kimberly Boardman
Summary
Experienced and dedicated science educator with a proven track record of fostering an engaging, inclusive, and hands-on learning environment. CTE Law Enforcement PLC Lead and Curriculum writing, aligning standards with content, developing proven strategies and activities with cohort for data-driven results. Demonstrates a strong background in science education, departmental leadership, student competitions, and grant writing. Actively engages with the entire educational community at student, staff, district, and parent levels to enhance collaboration and support district level successes. Adaptable team player committed to student success, parental engagement, and district leadership roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE/ Science Teacher
LCISD
08.2008 - Current
- Lead District Law Enforcement PLC coordinator for district, overseeing data disaggregation, managing multiple subject areas, and supporting both new and experienced teachers in implementing proven instructional strategies for effective learning.
- Creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans aligned to TEKS, delivering differentiated engaging individualized support.
- Developed 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, CAComposite 9-12 Science Certification
Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program
Dallas, TXSkills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Digital 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
- Delivering Individualized Instruction
- Laboratory Supervision
Accomplishments
- Awarded a $3,800 LEAF Grant to develop a STEM rocketry program for Astronomy and Pre-AP Chemistry students. Collaborated with the district, which featured my rocketry lesson plan in a documentary celebrating the grant program's 25th anniversary.
- Led Law Enforcement cohort for district PLCs, overseeing data disaggregation, managing multiple subject areas, and supporting new and experienced teachers in implementing proven instructional strategies for effective learning.
- Participated in several implementations of new TEKS for various subjects, including but not limited to Chemistry, Forensic Science, Earth and Space Science, and Astronomy.
- Lead Professional Development classes for Science and CTE teachers with topics geared towards creating engaging, hands-on activities.
Certification
- Forensic Science Teacher Certification Training - July 2009
- Certified Composite Science 9-12, Alternate Certification Program, Dallas TX
Timeline
CTE/ Science Teacher
LCISD
08.2008 - Current
Science Teacher
FBISD
07.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Point Loma Nazarene University
Composite 9-12 Science Certification
Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program
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