Kimberly Dykes
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated elementary teacher with a passion for educational excellence. Committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that supports each student's academic and personal growth. Proven success in leading intervention initiatives, designing tailored strategies, and implementing metrics for improved student outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Department Lead & Reading Curriculum Program Coordinator
The Linder Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Inaugural teacher at K-8 private school which required a 'ground up' approach: start-up teamwork, seamlessly shifting among priorities, phased admissions and construction
- Initiated the Intervention Department, implementing tailored strategies to support academic success for a broad array of students
- Designed a customized intervention curriculum, resulting in improved academic performance
- Conducted staff training sessions for effective intervention strategies
- Identified a gap in student reading readiness
- Researched, recommended, and coordinated the implementation of Magnetic Ready reading comprehension program, ensuring alignment with Virginia Standards of Learning
- Successfully implemented i-Ready assessments school-wide and provided comprehensive training to teachers and staff
- Discussed student progress, intervention plans, and provided resources to colleagues and students' families
- In addition to maintaining intervention portfolio, assumed responsibility for a 4th-6th grade classroom following a mid-year departure.
Elementary School Teacher, Grades K-4
The Linder Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Employed diverse teaching strategies to accommodate students' varying learning styles
- Leveraged targeted strategies to help students recover from learning loss, resulting in a minimum of one grade level of growth between the middle and year end IOWA tests
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in core subjects, integrating technology and hands-on activities to enhance student learning
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjusted instruction to meet the needs of each student
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation, enthusiasm for learning and supported social emotional growth
- Engaged in continuous communication with parents and guardians about students' progress and strategies for support outside of the classroom.
Elementary Teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Created and implemented daily lesson plans with modifications for both lower level and above average level learners
- Served as grade level chair and liaison to school administration
- Developed relationships with colleagues to promote teamwork and efficiency
- Attended weekly faculty meetings and professional development seminars
- Presented student data and learning gains during weekly grade level meetings
- Conducted monthly parent/teacher conferences
- Created communications for parent involvement workshops
- Developed, organized, and presented school-based parent and staff involvement activities.
Reading Coach K-2
Weis Elementary School
08.2006 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with Administration to develop and model reading lessons for new teachers
- Presented to staff and ensured the proper use of new reading materials
- Identified at-risk students for small group instruction
- Provided intervention plans to teachers
- Assessed all students K-2 using the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and presented data to teachers for weekly meetings
- Served as a faculty representative for the school Reading Leadership Team.
Teacher- Pre-K to 3rd Grade
O.J. Semmes Elementary
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Successfully implemented site-based, pre-kindergarten public school program
- Created an after-school program for parents and students
- Collaborated with grade level to effectively plan for all subject areas
- Prepared students for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
- Provided interventions for students performing below grade level
- Held Parent/Teacher conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
University of West Florida
01.2001
Strengths And Expertise
- Organizational and planning skills
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Whole and small group instruction
- Presentation skills
- Parent updates and communications
- Colleague engagement
- Coaching, mentoring and counseling
- Curriculum development
- Software selection and training
Professional Development
- Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training | Institute of Multi-Sensory Education
- Certificate in Mathematical Pedagogy | Stanford Graduate School of Education
- IEP Development Course | National Association of Special Education Teachers
- TESOL
- IEP (Individualized Education Program) Development | Association for Special Education Teachers
- National Association of Special Education Teachers (Certificate expected March 2024)
Awards
- Best and Brightest Teaching Award, Pensacola News Journal
- Bella Magazine Feature, Celebrating Teachers, June 2016
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Sailing, paddleboarding, and anything on the water
- Epoxy Artist
- Furniture design
Timeline
Intervention Department Lead & Reading Curriculum Program Coordinator
The Linder Academy
08.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher, Grades K-4
The Linder Academy
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
08.2015 - 04.2019
Reading Coach K-2
Weis Elementary School
08.2006 - 08.2015
Teacher- Pre-K to 3rd Grade
O.J. Semmes Elementary
08.2002 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
University of West Florida
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