Kimberly Jordan
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in developing and implementing diverse curricula across a broad spectrum of subjects. Expertise in fostering critical thinking, social skills, and effective learning strategies among students, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Recognized for a compassionate and creative teaching approach, complemented by substantial experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Proficient in leveraging both classroom and online technologies to enhance learning outcomes, thriving in independent and collaborative teaching environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
James T Alton Middle School
Vine Grove, KY
07.2024 - Current
- Teacher: Grade 6 & 7 Social Studies
- Grade 6 Floor Leader
- Portrait of a Learner Pilot Teacher
- Portrait of a Learner Teacher Liaison
Teacher
Bernheim Middle School
Shepherdsville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Teacher: Grade 8 English Language Arts
Head of Department-MYP Individuals and Societies-Middle School
Western Academy of Beijing
Beijing, China
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Teacher- Grade 7/8 MYP Individuals and Societies
- Teacher: Grade 6 MYP Language and Literature
Teacher
Canadian International School Bangalore
Bangalore, India
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Teacher: Grade 11/12 IBDP History SL/HL
- Teacher: Grade 9/10 IGCSE Global Perspectives
- Teacher: Grade 7/8 Social Studies
Teacher
Stuart Middle School
Louisville, KY
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Grade 7/8 Social Studies and Civics Extension
- Grade 7/8 English/Reading Extension/ Reading
Education
Masters of Art - Teaching
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYBachelors of Art - Liberal Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYRank 1 - Middle School Education
KEA Rank Academy
2027
Skills
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
- Humanities
- Classroom instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Growth Mindset
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
Affiliations
National Education Association
Kentucky Education Association
Hardin County Education Association
Timeline
Teacher
James T Alton Middle School
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
Bernheim Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Head of Department-MYP Individuals and Societies-Middle School
Western Academy of Beijing
08.2019 - 07.2023
Teacher
Canadian International School Bangalore
08.2016 - 07.2019
Teacher
Stuart Middle School
08.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelors of Art - Liberal Studies
University of Louisville
Masters of Art - Teaching
University of Louisville
Rank 1 - Middle School Education
KEA Rank Academy
TRAINING
- Inspire Citizens Master Teacher Course
- MYP I & S teacher training-Categories 1-3
- IB History examiner
- IB History teacher training- Category 1 & 3- for the new IB History syllabus with exams beginning 2017
- IGCSE- Global Perspectives teacher training
- Eurodio History Conference- 2015- History as Memory
- Eurodio History Conference- 2017 Annual Conference: Intersections “How Can History Education Change Today?”
- TechConX- 2014-2019 Yearly conference addressing using technology in the classroom
- Maker Space Training- How to integrate creativity into the classroom
- Reading Specialist Cohort- Increasing reading comprehension and closing the score gap
- We the People” USA civics program training