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KIMBERLY JORDANA

Travelers Rest,SC

Summary

Innovative Curriculum Writer known for producing high-quality educational content swiftly and efficiently. Specialize in Social Studies curriculum development and instructional design, ensuring engaging, and effective learning experiences. Excel in time management, collaboration, and adaptability, bringing projects to completion with creativity and precision. Committed to innovative and inclusive education.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front of House Manager

Dose Coffee and Tea
Old Hickory, TN
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Cultivated a positive attitude and tone across all shop locations, enhancing effective and efficient communication.
  • Informed and trained current staff on product and procedure modifications.
  • Established Front of House schedule with a month’s advance notice. Coordinated employee time off requests and shift swaps effectively. Oversaw all communications via 7Shifts to streamline operations.
  • Oversaw and monitored front-of-house inventory requirements.
  • Managed beverage quality control and visual presentation.
  • Coordinated employee management by outlining training initiatives, performing routine employee evaluations, and arbitrating disputes among Front of House personnel.
  • Sustained proactive communication on Slack for management purposes, and leveraged 7Shifts to fulfill employee needs.
  • Oversaw front-of-house cash drawer management, coordinating monetary needs with the Director of Hospitality twice weekly. Executed tip-outs as needed to support the staff. Conducted weekly petty cash audits to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintained strong adherence to company-wide standards and practices for consistent operations across all locations.
  • Conveyed Front of House staffing needs to the Director of Hospitality and the Director of Operations, aiding in hiring initiatives.

Content Writer

Acceleration Academies
Remote
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Developed original Social Studies assessment items encompassing diverse rigor levels and subject matter.
  • Assessed Social Studies assessment items during different phases for clarity, rigor, syntax, proper standard alignment, and style.
  • Recorded and monitored the progression of various projects consistently.
  • Consistently and efficiently conveyed project status and deadlines to colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Utilized technology across various platforms to generate high-quality items.

Honors World History Teacher

Early College High School
Nashville, TN
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Developed thematic curriculum enhancing critical thinking skills and document analysis for Honors World History students, emphasizing overarching essential questions.
  • Implemented various educational approaches and established a new curriculum yearly to meet state standards, while producing effective instructional materials for students.
  • Tailored and executed inquiry-based curriculum for students, reflecting individual needs.
  • Coordinated work to meet instructional objectives, and crafted a curriculum framework for students, providing small-group and personalized intervention when necessary or requested.
  • Effectively partnered with Social Studies department, grade-level educators, staff, and administration to design cohesive lessons, assessments, expectations, and professional standards.
  • Engaged with students and stakeholders consistently to discuss achievements, deadlines, conduct, and goals.
  • Reviewed student performance and designed suitable instructional tools, as needed, to support.
  • Leveraged student feedback from regular needs assessments to enhance instructional strategies.
  • Reviewed and optimized new and existing lesson plans and curricula.
  • Maintained and revised all records and documentation for students consistently.
  • Partnered with school leadership team to analyze student data, assess school budget allocations, establish COVID-19 safety protocols, and execute additional administrative tasks.

U.S. History Teacher

Antioch High School
Antioch, TN
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Engaged with students and stakeholders consistently regarding achievement, deadlines, conduct, and goals.
  • Tailored and executed inquiry-based curriculum addressing unique student needs.
  • Oversaw work in alignment with all instructional objectives and crafted curriculum framework for students, facilitating small group and individualized intervention as required or requested.
  • Regularly engaged with the Social Studies department, the Academy department, staff, and administration to establish unified lessons, assessments, expectations, and professional decorum.
  • Actively worked alongside colleagues to deliver additional assistance for ELL and EE students.
  • Developed innovative curricula to elevate performance.
  • Updated and managed all records and documentation for students on a regular basis.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Social Science Teaching

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-2018

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12-2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Canva
  • Slack
  • Learning management systems
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Instructional strategies
  • Standards alignment
  • Assessment design
  • Curriculum development
  • Interactive learning
  • Inquiry-based learning

Accomplishments

  • Girl Scout Gold Award, 2012
  • Silver Knight Award Nominee, 2012

Certification

  • Tennessee State Certified Educator in 6-12 Social Science

Timeline

Front of House Manager

Dose Coffee and Tea
01.2023 - 11.2024

Content Writer

Acceleration Academies
03.2022 - 10.2022

Honors World History Teacher

Early College High School
08.2019 - 05.2022

U.S. History Teacher

Antioch High School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Science (M.S.) - Social Science Teaching

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology

Florida State University