KIMBERLY GUILLEN
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Educational Leadership Professional with over 25 years of experience spanning classroom instruction and district-level leadership. Proven track record in curriculum development, instructional coaching, collaboration, and student-centered learning. Expert in leveraging data-driven strategies to boost academic outcomes while fostering inclusive school cultures through strong community partnerships.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Instructional Specialist- TOSA
Carlsbad Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
- Served as Designated Site Administrator during principal absences, ensuring uninterrupted continuity of leadership and operational oversight while providing real-time instructional support to staff and students.
- Partnered with the TK-12 Instructional Team and Site Administrators to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks and data-driven instructional models, standardizing high-quality, inclusive teaching practices district-wide.
- Strategic collaborator within the Instructional Services team, partnering closely with Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) and administrators to bridge the gap between district vision and classroom practice.
- Designed and modeled evidence-based instructional strategies for TK-5 educators through district-wide professional development and targeted grade-level coaching.
- Cultivated strategic community and professional partnerships with organizations including the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, Coastal Roots, and Harmony to enrich student learning, expand local resources, and strengthen social-emotional support systems.
- Led district-wide curriculum adoptions for Elementary ELA (2017-18) and NGSS Science (2019-23), ensuring alignment with state standards and California Education Code.
- Facilitated the TK-3 Early Literacy Team and co-led the K-12 History-Social Science Program Audit to modernize instructional frameworks.
- Organized the 2025 adoption and implementation of the K-2 Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) to improve early intervention and student outcomes.
- Evaluated and refined instructional materials for rigor and relevance, ensuring all assessments and lesson designs met district-wide achievement goals.
- Orchestrated 'Sizzling Summer' professional learning sessions, expanding educator capacity and participation in district-wide instructional initiatives. 100% of attendees rated the most recent 'Sizzling Summer' sessions 'Relevant' to their jobs.
- Secured a grant with 'Tools of the Mind,' successfully implementing self-regulation and cognitive development frameworks to improve behavioral and academic outcomes for early learners.
Teacher Candidate Mentor
San Diego County of Education
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated action research cycles for teacher candidates, guiding the translation of educational theory into high-impact, data-driven instructional practices that improved student outcomes.
- Coached educators in advanced classroom management techniques, empowering teachers to proactively address challenging behaviors through inclusive, student-centered intervention strategies.
- Cultivated a culture of professional trust and psychological safety, fostering high-quality mentoring relationships that accelerated the development and retention of emerging teachers.
Multiple Subject Elementary Teacher
Carlsbad Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2017
- Collaborated and facilitated Grade Level Teams to align curriculum, analyze student performance data, and implement differentiated instructional strategies.
- Optimized learning outcomes in a 4th/5th Grade Combination setting by designing flexible grouping strategies to meet varied developmental needs.
- Implemented a comprehensive classroom management framework to 4th and 5th grade students cultivating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Mentored student leaders as Student Council Advisor, designing school-wide initiatives that enhanced campus culture and boosted student agency.
- Fostered student-centered growth by integrating student interests into the curriculum and maintaining transparent family partnerships to support academic and social-emotional success.
Online Facilitator
University of Phoenix
02.2009 - 06.2018
- Taught professional coursework for aspiring educators, provided high-level coaching on pedagogy and clinical practice to ensure candidates met rigorous state teaching standards.
Multiple Subject Elementary Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction for Pre-kindergarten, second, and third grade students focusing on early language acquisition, foundational literacy, and the development of inclusive classroom cultures.
Education
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Educational Administration
University of LaVerne
LaVerne, California01-2025
Masters in Education - Literacy and Reading
Walden University
01-2001
Professional Clear Credential & CLAD Certification -
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California01-2001
Multiple Subject Credential - undefined
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California01-2000
BA - Human Development
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California01-1998
Skills
- Data Tools: Aeries SIS, CAASPP, Formative, EduClimber, Amplify (DIBELS 8th Edition), and Renaissance (Star/Freckle)
- Curriculum Implementation & Literacy Systems: Achieve3000/McGraw-Hill, Benchmark Advance, Heggerty, myON, Carolina Science Online, Houghton Mifflin, Think Central, Lexia, Heggerty, UFLI, QuaverEd, HWT, and Sonday System
- Operational & Communication: ParentSquare, Smore, Canva, Faciltron, Google Workspace, Clever, and Follett-Destiny
Certification
- Literacy & Language Acquisition: Deep expertise in the Science of Reading through LETRS (2023–2025), IMSE Orton-Gillingham, and SDAIE/ELD Institute certification.
- Inclusion & UDL: Multi-year implementation training in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and AVID Elementary (Years 1–3) to support diverse learner profiles and equitable access.
- STEM & NGSS Mastery: Comprehensive training in Three-Dimensional Science, NGSS Toolkit, and Lego Robotics; active member of the SDCOE Science Leadership Team (2017–Present).
- Mathematics Leadership: Sustained engagement with the SDCOE Math Vertical Team, California Math Curriculum and Instruction Network and CMC Math Conference to align K-12 instructional pathways.
Timeline
Teacher Candidate Mentor
San Diego County of Education
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Instructional Specialist- TOSA
Carlsbad Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Online Facilitator
University of Phoenix
02.2009 - 06.2018
Multiple Subject Elementary Teacher
Carlsbad Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2017
Multiple Subject Elementary Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
09.1998 - 06.2001
Multiple Subject Credential - undefined
California State University, Long Beach
BA - Human Development
California State University, Long Beach
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Educational Administration
University of LaVerne
Masters in Education - Literacy and Reading
Walden University
Professional Clear Credential & CLAD Certification -
California State University, Long Beach