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Kimberly Knight

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Education Services
Fort Worth, TX
10.2021 - Current
  • Follow lesson plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Maintain a day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
  • Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

English Teacher

Cassata High School
Fort Worth, TX
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Conducted small group, individual and whole classroom with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning to their full potential
  • Provided and maintained classroom environment that was educationally stimulating (visual aids, learning resources, etc.)
  • Provided a classroom atmosphere that allowed students to study and work free of distractions
  • Assisted students in the implementation of organizational practices and reinforced the use of such techniques
  • Evaluated student progress in completing coursework and provided feedback on assignments in a timely manner
  • Counseled students and redirected non-productive learning practices and behavior
  • Provided opportunities for students to acquire and demonstrate positive social skills

English Teacher

Crowley ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2004 - 12.2013
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth

English Teacher

Texas Can Academy
Fort Worth, TX
08.2003 - 08.2004
  • Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 9th – 12th grade that fulfilled the requirement of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
  • Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education

English Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2000 - 05.2003
  • Developed instructional units and opportunities for enrichments, differentiations and project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs of the students
  • Employed assessment tools and proactive strategies that improved instruction
  • Assessed and documented student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress and growth utilizing frequent, appropriate, ongoing, and multiple assessment tools through interventions, and formal and informal assessment procedures, including standardized tests, formative assessments, performance tasks, enrichments, and observations
  • Collaborated as a team and attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, and student motivation and engaging learning activities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
12.1991

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Communication Class Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Parent Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Staff Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved completion of Harmony School of Innovation 2022 yearbook while the regular classroom teacher was out with accuracy and efficiency
  • Long term building substitute
  • Recognized by Principal and Dean of Instruction as an excellent substitute

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Education Services
10.2021 - Current

English Teacher

Cassata High School
08.2016 - 05.2017

English Teacher

Crowley ISD
08.2004 - 12.2013

English Teacher

Texas Can Academy
08.2003 - 08.2004

English Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
08.2000 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas Christian University

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