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Kimberly L. Baratta

Kimberly L. Baratta

Moyock,United States

Summary

Dedicated Admissions Counselor with over 10 years of experience in student recruitment and support. Proven skills in building strong relationships with students and families, evidenced by achieving a 4.99% feedback rating from parents in my online teaching role. Demonstrated ability to meet recruitment goals and successfully matriculate students into programs. Excited to leverage expertise in motivating and guiding students in order to enhance enrollment and retention efforts.

Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Apex Lab Teacher

Currituck County High School
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversee the daily activities of APEX-assigned students, ensuring a structured learning environment.
  • Monitor student progress and inspire them to remain focused on their educational goals.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with students and families to foster success.
  • Design and implement motivational tools and incentives to recognize students' achievements and progress.
  • Provide individualized support for struggling students through one-on-one sessions, both in person and via Google Meet.

Online Teacher

VipKid/GoGoKid
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Delivered over 2000 engaging online classes to diverse students.
  • Achieved an exceptional 4.99% parent feedback rating, reflecting high satisfaction.
  • Specialized in pronunciation and timely error correction while creating an inclusive online classroom.
  • Earned 12 certifications with VipKid/GoGoKid, including both Foundational and Advanced TESOL Certification.

Assistant Director of Online Admissions

Art Institute Online
08.2001 - 06.2006
  • Led initiatives to recruit prospective art students for Ai Online design programs.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews to align students' career aspirations with suitable online degree programs.
  • Attained robust start rates by successfully matriculating students into appropriate academic programs.
  • Exhibited exceptional multitasking skills to consistently meet deadlines and collaborated effectively across departments.

Assistant Director of Admissions

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
08.2000 - 09.2001
  • Directed recruitment efforts for prospective students in Art and Design degree programs.
  • Consistently met annual and quarterly recruitment targets through personalized interviews.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while effectively building rapport with students and their families.

Milieu Therapist

Wesley Highland School
08.1998 - 06.2000
  • Facilitated a supportive environment in a 5th-grade classroom for children facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Introduced activities that helped students articulate and manage their emotions effectively.
  • Collaborated with parents and students to create tailored success plans within the classroom setting.

Education

B.A. - Psychology

Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, West Virginia
05.1997

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Student Motivation
  • Multitasking
  • Recruiting
  • Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Rapport Building
  • Empathy
  • Clear Communication
  • Self-Motivation
  • Computer Literacy
  • Relevant Industry Experience
  • Assigning and grading work
  • Student-centered learning

Timeline

Apex Lab Teacher

Currituck County High School
08.2021 - Current

Online Teacher

VipKid/GoGoKid
10.2019 - 07.2021

Assistant Director of Online Admissions

Art Institute Online
08.2001 - 06.2006

Assistant Director of Admissions

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
08.2000 - 09.2001

Milieu Therapist

Wesley Highland School
08.1998 - 06.2000

B.A. - Psychology

Wheeling Jesuit University