Kimberly Kelly
Columbia,MD
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Lead Teacher & Team Lead, Pre-K
Glen Mar Early Learning Center
02.2003 - 09.2018
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of 20 students each year.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Classroom capacity maximized with a waiting list all 15 years.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments for pre-k teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state licensing requirements. Mentored 9 adults across 3 classrooms.
Procurement & Expeditor Specialist
Vidar Systems Corporation
11.1995 - 04.2000
- Planned and purchased commodities of software, shipping supplies, operating supplies, sheet metal, and aluminum extrusion for large document scanner and x-ray digitizer manufacturer.
- Worked closely with managers to plan purchases by researching competitors, sourcing new vendors, and gathering preliminary component information by preparing complex solicitation packages and proposals.
- Analyzed cost variables and implemented cost reduction efforts.
- Member of the Materials Review Board. Analyzed defects and the disposition of returned inventory to improve quality control in the manufacturing process.
- Member of the Quality Improvement Team. Worked across many departments to coordinate manufacturing flow and streamline documentation to ensure consistent product. Efforts resulted n International Organization for Standardization (ISO) status.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Vidar Systems Corporation
05.1994 - 10.1995
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Calculated depreciation costs for loaner inventory.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules. Set company record for most receivables collected.
- Managed all rebate and co-op advertising programs.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD06.2012
Skills
- Assessing Performance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Safety Precautions
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Analyze cause and effect, consequences, and creative alternatives
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
- Focused on client relations and consistent success
- Results oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- Maryland Child Care Credential Level Five, Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care
Timeline
Lead Teacher & Team Lead, Pre-K
Glen Mar Early Learning Center
02.2003 - 09.2018
Procurement & Expeditor Specialist
Vidar Systems Corporation
11.1995 - 04.2000
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Vidar Systems Corporation
05.1994 - 10.1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oregon State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The Community College of Baltimore County
- Maryland Child Care Credential Level Five, Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care
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