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Kimberly Hulmes

DeKalb,IL

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with 25 + expertise in collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fourth Grade Elementary School Teacher

St. Mary Catholic School
08.1999 - 11.2023
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Gower West School
08.1998 - 06.1999
  • Provided support to help a student with special needs learn and grow.
  • Tutored kindergarteners, first, and second graders in reading.
  • Attended developmental conferences and annual reviews about students with autism.

Special Education Instructional Assistant

CE Miller School
08.1997 - 06.1998
  • Provided support to help a student with behavior disorder learn and grow.
  • Created bulletin boards for a variety of thematic units.
  • Assisted with the Accelerated Reading System.

Third Grade Teacher

Westchester Intermediate School
08.1996 - 06.1997
  • Started the year assisting in teaching in a third through fifth grade self-contained special education classroom.
  • Worked as a substitute teacher for third through fifth grade.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Taught a homebound third grade student.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Participated in the Social Committee and Homework Club.

Education

Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies - Curriculum And Instructions

National Louis University
Lisle
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.1996

Associate of Arts - Education

Triton College
River Grove, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Field Trip Organization
  • Elementary Education
  • Activity Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Technology Integration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Lesson Planning

Accomplishments

    *Earned Outstanding Teacher at St. Mary School 2007

    *Earned DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District Education Award 2003

    *Taught numerous students of various abilities over a 25 year timeframe.


Certification

Illinois Type 03


Interests & Activities

Girl Scouts for over twelve years and became a leader for my daughter.

Timeline

Fourth Grade Elementary School Teacher

St. Mary Catholic School
08.1999 - 11.2023

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Gower West School
08.1998 - 06.1999

Special Education Instructional Assistant

CE Miller School
08.1997 - 06.1998

Third Grade Teacher

Westchester Intermediate School
08.1996 - 06.1997

Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies - Curriculum And Instructions

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Arts - Education

Triton College

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