Kimberly Frink
Teacher
New Baltimore,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Recovery/At Risk Teacher
Anchor Bay School District
New Baltimore , MI
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Modify curriculum for English, History, Social Studies, and Math classes from normal semester classes to 9 weeks classes.
- Adjusting classroom management plans for alternative high school setting.
- Implementing creative coursework into curriculum to encourage students.
- Administered P.S.A.T. Tests.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in classroom management, English, and technology.
Middle School English Teacher (Summer School)
Anchor Bay School District
New Baltimore, MI
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction
Long Term Substitute Teacher 6th Grade Social Stud
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Clinton Twp, MI
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans for 6th grade social studies class.
- Developed fun and useful classroom management plan.
- Encourage students to think about world students live in by posting important historical events, brain teasers, current event discussions.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Long Term Substitute Teacher AP Social Studies
Cardinal Mooney High School
Marine City, MI
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans in AP Human Geography, AP Government, & Street Law.
- Attended and participated in religious activities with students.
- Prepared students for AP tests.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Substitute for various classes in elementary, middle and high school for various school districts.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certificate - Elementary Education
08.2012 - 2015.04
- Dean's List all semesters attended.
- magna cum laude graduate
Post Baccalaureate Certificate - Social Studies Teacher Education
08.2006 - 2007.04
- magna cum laude graduate
- Dean's List every semester attended.
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
09.2001 - 2005.05
- Dean's List every semester
- magna cum laude graduate
- Study Abroad: Oxford University, Middle East History from the British Perspective.
- Member of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Member
Associate of Arts - General Study
08.1997 - 2005.04
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for 2 year Colleges.
- Cum Laude
- Recipient of Science Department Honors at Macomb Community College for Earth Science
Skills
Classroom management
Timeline
Credit Recovery/At Risk Teacher - Anchor Bay School District
08.2017 - 08.2023
Middle School English Teacher (Summer School) - Anchor Bay School District
07.2017 - 08.2017
Long Term Substitute Teacher 6th Grade Social Stud - L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
02.2017 - 05.2017
Long Term Substitute Teacher AP Social Studies - Cardinal Mooney High School
09.2016 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher - Edustaff
08.2013 - 05.2017
Baker College - Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Elementary Education
08.2012 - 2015.04
Baker College - Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Social Studies Teacher Education
08.2006 - 2007.04
Oakland University - Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education
09.2001 - 2005.05
Macomb Community College - Associate of Arts, General Study
08.1997 - 2005.04
Similar Profiles
Aaron BeckAaron Beck
MTSS Math and Literacy Coach at Ashley Elementary - Anchor Bay School DistrictMTSS Math and Literacy Coach at Ashley Elementary - Anchor Bay School District
Annette ElcoateAnnette Elcoate
Honors Language Arts/Language Arts- 8th Grade at Anchor Bay School DistrictHonors Language Arts/Language Arts- 8th Grade at Anchor Bay School District
Shelby DienerShelby Diener
Teacher at Anchor Bay School DistrictTeacher at Anchor Bay School District