KIM HYLTON
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable English and Composition teacher. Demonstrated ability to engage students through creative curriculum development and interactive lesson planning. Successfully facilitated student growth in reading comprehension and writing skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Indian Land Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluate academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests
- Prepare and implement lesson plans covering required course topics
Middle School English Language Arts (6-8), High School Literature, AP Literature & Composition, and AP Language & Composition Teacher
St. Anne School
08.2014 - 07.2024
- Promoted literacy skills, critical thinking, and writing skills in students at all levels through relevant and engaging lessons
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning and team with other faculty members, students, and parents to outline IEPs and teaching strategies to meet needs of learners
- Evaluated student essays for accuracy, clarity, organization, mechanics, and content
- Created a positive learning environment in the classroom by utilizing innovative teaching techniques
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units, fostering a comprehensive understanding of course material.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives aimed at refining course content and aligning it with state standards or benchmarks for educational excellence
- Regularly communicated with parents regarding student progress through conferences, emails, phone calls, or written reports
- Served as faculty advisor for various extracurricular activities including writing workshops and literary clubs, fostering a sense of community among students with shared interests
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for accommodating diverse learning styles within the classroom environment
Middle School ELA/Reading, High School Literature & Composition, Creative Writing Teacher
John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
08.1989 - 08.1997
- Created co-curricular projects which encouraged creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
- Collaborated with community artists, writers, and performers to create curriculum to promote curiosity, creativity, and enhance students' experience of the arts
- Designed activities that encouraged collaboration between students while also developing their individual creativity
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when students achieved success or overcame obstacles
7th Grade ELA/Reading Teacher
Hephzibah Middle School
08.1988 - 08.1989
- Worked with Middle School Team Teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners and enhance standard curriculum with creative approaches to writing
Education
M.Ed. - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GABachelor of Arts - English
Augusta State University
Augusta, GASkills
- Collaborative learning
- Vocabulary building
- Oral communication
- Individualized support
- Writing instruction
Certification
SC Certification
AP Literature and Composition Certification
AP Language and Composition Certification
Timeline
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Indian Land Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Middle School English Language Arts (6-8), High School Literature, AP Literature & Composition, and AP Language & Composition Teacher
St. Anne School
08.2014 - 07.2024
Middle School ELA/Reading, High School Literature & Composition, Creative Writing Teacher
John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
08.1989 - 08.1997
7th Grade ELA/Reading Teacher
Hephzibah Middle School
08.1988 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Arts - English
Augusta State University
SC Certification
AP Literature and Composition Certification
AP Language and Composition Certification
M.Ed. - English Education
University of Georgia
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