Kimberly Callahan

• Created a supportive learning environment that fostered increased confidence and motivation among struggling students.
• Implemented research-based instructional practices to enhance the effectiveness of interventions.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop comprehensive intervention strategies for struggling students.
• Enhanced student performance by implementing targeted academic interventions based on individual needs.
• Monitored and analyzed student progress data, adjusting intervention plans accordingly for optimal results.
• Maintained detailed records of all interventions implemented, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and evaluation purposes.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention programs through ongoing data analysis and made adjustments as needed.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support overall academic success.
• Provided one-on-one and small group instruction, targeting specific areas of weakness in reading, writing, and math skills.

Long-Term Substitute, 3rd Grade for all content areas (April-June 6, 2023)

Daily and Weekly Substitute for Grades PreK-4th Grade (January-April 2023)

Long-Term Substitute, Academic Interventionist for Grades 1 and 4, focus on literacy and math interventions (October-December 2022)

• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
• Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
• Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
• Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
• Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

• Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
• Engaged students in educational games to increase understanding of subjects.
• Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
• Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
• Delegated tasks and created schedules for teacher assistants and school volunteers.
• Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
• Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
• Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
• Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
• Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
• Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
• Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.

• Built strong relationships with students and families through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Demonstrated knowledge of District mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with the District's core values.
• Coached team members in teaching techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching goals.
• Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
• Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Worked with staff to raise funds for new classroom and school materials.
• Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
• Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
• Oversaw schedule management and protocols for the school including schedules for teaching assistants, volunteers and the Music, Art, PE and LMC schedules.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Collaborated with administration to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
• Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.