Kimberly Foster
Summary
As a successful teacher and former office manager I possess excellent skills in planning, presenting/teaching, communicating, and maintaining well organized and detailed data/information. My experience has made me proficient in problem solving and in learning new things quickly. Both roles required excellent skills in working with the public and communicating clearly and effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Willamina, Oregon
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver engaging lessons to diverse classrooms of students.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other non-classroom activities.
- Utilize educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Support special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Elementary School Teacher
Willamina School District
Willamina, Oregon
08.2008 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Designed and conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and skills.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided individualized support for students with varying learning abilities and challenges.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
Administrative Assistant
George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon
09.2000 - 06.2007
- Managed schedules and appointments for department heads and administrative teams.
- Communicated effectively with students, faculty, and external partners daily.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
George Fox University
Newberg, OR 09.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Science of Behavioral Study
George Fox University
Newberg, OR 09.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Effective communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experienced with office management duties (answering phones, preparing communication, keeping accurate records)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Willamina School District
08.2008 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Education
George Fox University
09.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Science of Behavioral Study
George Fox University
09.2001 - 05.2005
Administrative Assistant
George Fox University
09.2000 - 06.2007