Kimberly Gray
Carmel,IN
Summary
Goal-oriented and principled individual driven to help students excel by fostering discipline and equipping teachers with effective classroom strategies. Adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset have earned a reputation for delivering positive outcomes. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals while striving to create an environment where learning thrives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Frankton Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
- Frankton-Lapel Community School
- Successfully leading PK-6 elementary school
- Instructional leader
- Meet student needs through MTSS, UDL, Special Education and individualized programs
- Mentored newly hired staff and provided encouragement and feedback
- Responsible for assessment, remediation, MTSS, data and student driven decision making
- Support teacher learning through professional development
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Developed strong reading program based on Science of Reading
Assistant Principal
Frankton Elementary School
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
- Support principal in leadership of a PK-6 school
- Provided student discipline
- Developed leadership team
- Responsible for MTSS, School Safety, and building maintenance
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with principal to administer school programs in aligned with goals and set high expectations for student academic success
Director of Reading
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
07.2013 - 07.2020
- Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
- Trained as district Dyslexia specialist
- Responsible for Title 1, High Ability, ELL programs and grants at the district level
- Served as an administrator for Frankton Elementary School and completed staff evaluations
- Developed MTSS program from RTI program at Frankton Elementary
- Restructured Title 1 and ELL programs to be data driven and meet student needs
Title 1 Lead/Reading Coach
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
- Responsible for Title 1 program at elementary, middle and high school level
- Facilitated instruction, utilization of data, and meeting student reading needs
- Worked on RTI committee and Reading Leadership committee
Resource Specialist Teacher
Tustin Unified School District-Red Hill Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Santa Ana Unified School District
- Worked with special education students K-5
- Developed IEPs, chaired IEP meetings, ran push-in and pull-out program and supported strong communication with teachers and parents of students
- 3rd grade Response To Instruction teacher
- Served on Student Study Team
Education
School Administration -
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, California07.2010
Special Education-Mild Interventionist - undefined
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, California07.2010
Masters in Elementary Education and Reading - undefined
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana01.1990
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student centered
- Special education background
- Reading/Dyslexia specialist
- MTSS
- School Improvement/PBIS
- Universal Design for Learning trained
- Data/Student driven instruction
- School Safety
- Educational Neuroscience
- Teacher Development
- Professional Development
- Develop mentoring/tutoring programs
- Work with community
- Involving students in leadership opportunities
- Ability to work with local colleges
- Staff and educator guidance
Timeline
Principal
Frankton Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Frankton Elementary School
07.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Reading
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
07.2013 - 07.2020
Title 1 Lead/Reading Coach
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
07.2011 - 12.2013
Resource Specialist Teacher
Tustin Unified School District-Red Hill Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Special Education-Mild Interventionist - undefined
Cal Poly Pomona
Masters in Elementary Education and Reading - undefined
Ball State University
School Administration -
Cal Poly Pomona
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