Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Kimberly Hafford

Kimberly Hafford

OKLAHOMA CITY,OK

Summary

Dynamic Master Teacher at Community Action Head Start, adept at fostering student engagement through inclusive teaching and collaborative learning. Successfully designed interdisciplinary units and implemented innovative lesson plans, enhancing critical thinking and real-world connections. Established strong parent-teacher collaboration, promoting a supportive environment for student success and continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Master Teacher

Community Action Agency Head Start
06.2014 - Current
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and research-based best practices for teaching excellence.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and conferences, promoting a supportive home-school connection for student success.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Care Education

Oklahoma State University , Oklahoma City, OK
05-2026
  • Honor Roll Spring 2024-Fall 2025
  • Scholars for Excellence in Child Care
  • Relevant Coursework: Child development & Education
  • 3.5 GPA

Skills

  • Inclusive teaching
  • Teaching strategies
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Collaborative learning
  • Lesson planning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Student assessment

Affiliations

Alpha Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Zeta Rho Chapter Community Service Coordinator.

Certification

Child Development Associate Credential-C000223257

Oklahoma State University Early Care Education-Child Development Certifucate

Timeline

Master Teacher - Community Action Agency Head Start
06.2014 - Current
Oklahoma State University - Associate of Applied Science, Early Care Education