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Kimberly Halvorson

Ogilvie

Summary

Experienced educator with 24 years of expertise in teaching, tutoring, and instruction. Dedicated to creating an exceptional learning environment and fostering a sense of community while supporting students' academic and personal goals. Strong communication skills for effective information delivery, along with organizational skills to maintain teacher workspace and student areas. Demonstrates effective time management to keep students and projects on track. Passionate about promoting lifelong learning, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and building strong character skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Track Coach

Ogilvie Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
  • Create physical workouts based on an athletes specific competition event. Monitor and enforce athlete workouts for the season and event specific training. Guide athletes through event specific meets and provide input for improvement. Encourage and boost athlete's self-esteem. Support athletes as they advance to state qualifying meets-physically, mentally, emotionally. Practice outstanding record time keeping and goal setting. Teach athletes accountability, punctuality, perseverance, hard work ethic. Maintain open communication with team and coaches.

Classroom Teacher

Braham Area Schools
10.2000 - Current
  • Research and create lessons according to best practices. Teach lessons according to state and district guidelines to meet the needs of students in the district. Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons and special activities for our students. Assess and document student data on a consistent basis to check knowledge. Analyze data and use it to make informed decisions. Problem solve with our administration when issues arise and collaborate with district staff for solution. Create a welcoming and safe environment for my students to learn in. Develop a personal relationship with students and families to show investment in their learning. Plan and execute a classroom arrangement set up for maximum learning and engagement for the year. Align state standards to our current curriculum for lessons. Record data and input into grading software system. Member of negotiation team for teacher contract.

Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Red Wagon Daycare
05.2000 - 09.2000
  • Responsible for developing and implementing both long and short-term lesson plans based on the curriculum and philosophy of the daycare center. Create and supervise developmentally age-appropriate activities outside. Chaperone children on field trips and ensure safety. Clear daily communication with parents regarding their child's day.

Education

Continuing Education - post masters for license renewal

Brandman University-University of UMASS Global
Irvine, CA
06.2020

Masters of Education - undefined

University of St. Mary's
Winona, MN
05.2006

Bachelors of Arts - Education

St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
05.2000

Associate of Arts Degree - undefined

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN
05.1998

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative learning
  • Learning strategies
  • Curriculum development and implementation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson delivery
  • Task prioritization
  • Data analysis
  • Excellent classroom management

Timeline

Track Coach

Ogilvie Public Schools
03.2023 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Braham Area Schools
10.2000 - Current

Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Red Wagon Daycare
05.2000 - 09.2000

Masters of Education - undefined

University of St. Mary's

Bachelors of Arts - Education

St. Cloud State University

Associate of Arts Degree - undefined

Central Lakes College

Continuing Education - post masters for license renewal

Brandman University-University of UMASS Global

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