Kimberly Conley
Jackson,NJ
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Jackson Township School District
Jackson, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Substitute Teacher
Howell Township Board Of Education
Howell, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Preschool Teacher
Oak Hill Nursery School
Howell, NJ
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance learning experience.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Assistant Director
Huntington Learning Center
Manalapan, NJ
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Devised strategies to orientate, train and direct staff to achieve corporate objectives.
- Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Established budgets and tracked expenses to drive operational efficiency.
- Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
- Managed payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
- Interviewed, trained and mentored employees to provide better grasp of job responsibilities and expectations.
- Planned, coordinated and executed monthly employee meetings and special events.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
Head Teacher
Huntington Learning Center
Howell, NJ
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Assisted individuals in learning various methods and skills necessary to become successful students.
- Implemented English, Math and Phonics lessons to students in Preschool to high school.
- Administered and prepared diagnostic assessments to prospective enrollees.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts with students, parents and teachers.
- Opened and closed the center as the manager and processed payments.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Jackson Township School District
Jackson, NJ
04.2005 - 11.2009
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Head Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Jackson, NJ
06.2007 - 01.2008
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Camp Counselor
Rolling Hills Country Day Camp
Freehold, NJ
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Demonstrated techniques to players to teach new skills and reinforce tennis abilities.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, and games while maintaining a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major- Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2006
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Class recordkeeping
- Evaluate students
- Student Assessment
- Activity development
- Promote literacy
- Build skills
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Howell Township Board Of Education
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Jackson Township School District
02.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Oak Hill Nursery School
06.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Director
Huntington Learning Center
12.2009 - 06.2011
Head Teacher
Kiddie Academy
06.2007 - 01.2008
Head Teacher
Huntington Learning Center
02.2007 - 12.2009
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Jackson Township School District
04.2005 - 11.2009
Camp Counselor
Rolling Hills Country Day Camp
06.2004 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Major- Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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