Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown

Madison,WI

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven success at Madison Metropolitan School District in developing tailored IEPs and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, I effectively support diverse learners' needs, promoting academic growth and personal development through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative teamwork.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Madison Metropolitan School District
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Mail Sorter

USPS

Sort individual mail pieces to put into correct zip codes.

Put mail into correct zip code carts

Registration Clerk

Jefferson County Hospital
  • Completed registration paperwork, verifying accurate patient information.
  • Answered patient questions and inquiries regarding registration process and documentation.
  • Provided training to new registration clerks on policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining an efficient workflow within the department.
  • Managed high call volumes while accurately scheduling appointments and directing calls to appropriate departments as needed.
  • Coordinated scheduling for patient follow-up appointments in accordance with physician requests.

Nurse Assistant

Baptist Medical Center
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.

Sales Associate

Walmart

Sort individual mail pieces to put into correct zip codes.

Put mail into correct zip code carts

Sales Associate

Walmart
12.2022 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Delivery Driver

Federal Express
02.2017 - 11.2020
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Robert LaFollette , Madison, WI
06.1989

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data management
  • Team collaboration
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Motivating students
  • Instructional strategies
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Special education
  • Social skills development
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Literacy intervention
  • Visual supports
  • Behavior modifications
  • Student support
  • Curriculum adjustments
  • Life skills instruction
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Instructional adaptation
  • Emotional support
  • Behavior modification
  • Social skills training
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Social integration
  • Child development
  • Skills development
  • Mathematics intervention
  • Sensory integration
  • Positive role model
  • Motor skills development
  • Community resource referrals
  • Elementary education
  • Disability assessment testing
  • Learning style assessments
  • Learning style assessment
  • Autism spectrum
  • Certified teacher assistant
  • IEP implementation
  • Personal hygiene support
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • IEP development
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Written communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Student needs assessment
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Individualized instruction
  • Excellent communication
  • DPI education association
  • Non-violent crisis intervention

Accomplishments

    I assist kids on Saturday mornings during peak of school year. With Literacy and Math.

Timeline

Sales Associate - Walmart
12.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver - Federal Express
02.2017 - 11.2020
Special Education Teacher - Madison Metropolitan School District
Mail Sorter - USPS
Registration Clerk - Jefferson County Hospital
Nurse Assistant - Baptist Medical Center
Sales Associate - Walmart
Robert LaFollette - Diploma, General Studies
Kimberly Brown