Summary
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Education
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Kimberly Gaines

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Proven leader and effective communicator, adept at motivational techniques and instructional strategies, demonstrated during tenure at Aurora Elementary School. Excelled in utilizing Microsoft applications to enhance teaching methods, earning repeated requests for substitution based on trusted performance and positive reinforcement tactics. Upholds strong work ethics, ensuring punctual, responsible, and reliable contributions to educational success.

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Aurora Elementary School
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Taught W.I.N. "What I Need" groups to provide targeted support for students
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Education

Masters of Education - in School Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2026

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2021

Master of Arts - Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
08.2016

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
08.2014

Skills

  • Motivational Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Effectively utilizes Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
  • Ability to control multiple tasks at once
  • Communicates positively and professionally
  • Works well with peers and superiors
  • Has held a leadership position for over 20 years
  • Self-Motivated to solving problems and great decision making skills
  • Provide strong work ethics through honesty, punctuality, responsibility, and being reliable

Community Service

  • Basketball coach and mentor of 15-30 girls at Bartlett High School
  • Assist with the youth at church as a peer group leader, providing a positive example for young teens.

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Aurora Elementary School
11.2019 - 04.2020

Masters of Education - in School Counseling

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Special Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

American Public University System

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

American Public University System
Kimberly Gaines