Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline

Kimberly Givhan

Wilson Elementary School
Park Forest,IL
Kimberly Givhan
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience

Dynamic substitute teacher with proven skills in classroom management, student engagement, and lesson planning. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment while adapting instructional materials to meet diverse needs.

Versatile educator with proven ability in managing classroom behavior and adapting materials for diverse learners. Focused on promoting critical thinking and maintaining a respectful learning environment to drive academic success.

Work History

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

1 Year 11 Months
Wilson Elementary School | 08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented lesson plans to engage students and support diverse learning needs.
  • Adapted instructional materials for various grade levels and learning styles.
  • Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of education during absences.
  • Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.

Substitute Teacher

1 Year 2 Months
Homewood School District 153 | 03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs and accommodate different abilities.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment.
  • Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.

Long Term Substitute

3 Months
School District 170 | 10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student learning needs.
  • Supported classroom management by fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for special education students.
  • Assisted in assessing student progress and providing feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Engaged students through interactive activities, promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix | Tempe, AZ | 06-2019

DBA - Business Administration

Northcentral University | San Diego, CA | 12-2026

Skills

Flexibility
Parent-teacher communication
Student engagement
Oral communication
Special education
Physical education instruction
Classroom management
Verbal and written communication
Classroom organization
Lesson planning
IEP documentation
Time management
Active listeningEffective communication
Self motivation

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Specialized in substituting for all subject classes.

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals

Certification

  • Health Management Certification Training -
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
  • Upsilon Phi Delta Business

Timeline

Long Term Substitute

School District 170
10.2024 - 01.2025Read More

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Wilson Elementary School
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Substitute Teacher

Homewood School District 153
03.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Northcentral University

DBA from Business Administration
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University of Phoenix

MBA from Business Administration And Management
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Kimberly Givhan