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Work History
Education
Skills
Certificates And Licenses
Administrative Experience
Professional Development
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Kimberly Clendaniel

Wadsworth,Ohio

Summary

Experienced Middle School ELA Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 24 years in classroom environments. Known for my team leadership skills and data-driven decisions related to improving test scores.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Language Arts Teacher 6-8

Highland Middle School
08.2007 - Current
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment methods, contributing to their professional growth.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators through open communication channels.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Union President, Master Teacher, Mentor Teacher, OTES Evaluator Certified, MS Track Coach, 7th Grade Field Day Coordinator, 8th Grade End of Year Picnic Coordinator HS Robotics Coach, Teacher of Recognition (2015)

Second Grade Teacher

Hinckley Elementary School
  • Created, implemented and modified instruction for a diverse group of learners, Participated in grade level book study; The Daily 5, Administered reading assessments for fluency and diagnostic evaluations, Attended all grade level, faculty, reading data, and school-wide professional development meetings.

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Highland Middle School
  • Researched and Implemented a Robotics Program, Mock Trial, Model UN and Future City curriculum to compliment regular education core classes, Coordinated and hosted multi-district Robofest and Model UN programs, Mentor Teacher, Master Teacher Committee Member (2010), Advanced 5th grade math teacher

Administrative Intern

Black River Middle/Elementary School
  • Developed In School Suspension Program, Developed/Organized Entry Year Program, Created School/Community Relations Surveys, Supervised Youth4Youth Program, Coordinated Building Wide Projects, Attended Administrative Meetings, Mentored Entry Year Teachers for the past three years, Attended Ohio Association for Elementary Principals Conference

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Black River Middle School 2-6
  • Organized, implemented, and supported modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of students in gifted and/or regular education classes, Developed advanced classes in math and language arts, Prepared / Evaluated written education plans for individual students, Worked in coordination with administration and staff in the planning and development of gifted program, Assisted in the identification of gifted students, Served as a resource person to fellow teachers by revising current research relating to teaching methods, needs of the learner and performance objectives of the gifted child, Assisted teachers in the classroom to strengthen educational programs through small group instruction and with special projects, Assisted in curriculum planning and development by working with county coordinator and curriculum specialists, Continued professional growth through education meetings, visiting related facilities, and reading professional literature

Teacher of Severe Behavior Handicap

Black River High School
  • Responsible for implementing, assisting and follow up of behavioral management and education program for severely emotionally disturbed children, Developed strong partnership with parents, guardians, regular education teachers, and administrative staff to instill confidence in home / school relations, Established a differentiated classroom in which student ownership was of utmost importance, Created instructional modification techniques for students, Participated /Led IEP and intervention conferences, Worked as a team member in development and implementation of mainstream procedures

Education

Master Degree: Education Administration -

Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
05.2004

Bachelors of Science: Elementary Education -

College of Mount Saint Joseph
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.1999

Skills

  • Master Teacher
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Strong Classroom Management

Certificates And Licenses

  • Curriculum & Professional Development Supervision (05/2007)
  • Principal: Pre-k through 9th Grades
  • Senior LeadTeacher Certification: 1st through 8th Grades w/ gifted endorsement

Administrative Experience

Administrative Intern, Black River Middle/Elementary School, Sullivan, Ohio, 2003-2004, 2003-2004, Developed In School Suspension Program, Developed/Organized Entry Year Program, Created School/Community Relations Surveys, Supervised Youth4Youth Program, Coordinated Building Wide Projects, Attended Administrative Meetings, Mentored Entry Year Teachers for the past three years, Attended Ohio Association for Elementary Principals Conference

Professional Development

  • Credentialed Evaluator OTES
  • Master Teacher Certified and Credentialed Committee Evaluator
  • Value Added Credentialed
  • OMAP Training
  • Data-Driven Decision Making – Certified Trainer
  • Pathwise Trained
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Team
  • SAGE Workshop – Teaching the Gifted in a Regular Classroom
  • Summer Institute for Reading Intervention
  • Classroom Management – Shared Responsibilities
  • National Conference for Gifted Children

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Language Arts Teacher 6-8

Highland Middle School
08.2007 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Hinckley Elementary School

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Highland Middle School

Administrative Intern

Black River Middle/Elementary School

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Black River Middle School 2-6

Teacher of Severe Behavior Handicap

Black River High School

Master Degree: Education Administration -

Ashland University

Bachelors of Science: Elementary Education -

College of Mount Saint Joseph
Kimberly Clendaniel