KIMBERLY LEE
Fort Walton Beach,USA
Summary
Retired United States Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader with 24 years of distinguished service. Proven leader with extensive experience mentoring Airmen at all levels. Passionate about developing and impacting the next generation, instilling leadership, citizenship, and core values. Proven ability to lead classrooms independently, support diverse learners, and mentor students in academic and behavioral growth. Strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum, classroom management, student supervision, and positive behavior reinforcement—well-suited for a role as an educator.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Provided student academic support, ensured completion of assignments, fostered accountability and positive redirection.
- Manage classroom behavior using established school policies and effective discipline strategies.
- Established and enforced clear classroom expectations, routines, and behavior standards
Long-term Substitute Teacher, Third Grade
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to facilitate student learning.
- Adapted instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure continuity of education.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and critical thinking.
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed, prepared, and adapted interactive lesson plans, incorporating multimedia resources to meet students diverse learning and academic needs in core subjects and enhancing educational experiences.
- Efficiently managed daily classroom routines, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops, stayed current on best practices & refined teaching techniques.
- Conducted regular literacy and numeracy assessments, monitored student progress, provided feedback to students and parents.
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Intern
Niceville High School
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Mentored 100+ cadets, assisted in foundational military leadership, tactics, and teamwork development
- Delivered JROTC curriculum, enhancing leadership and military knowledge and supported after school activities such as Honor Guard, Drill Team, and community service
Senior Enlisted Leader, J3 Joint Operations Center
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Headquarters US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), USA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Crisis Action Team operations chief for 2 Humanitarian Aid Disaster Response events. Synchronized 42 agencies, flight followed 277 aircraft sorties carrying 1.2 million pounds of aid to 5 nations, awarded Joint Service Achievement Medal.
- Oversaw 622 national event conferences for real world missile launches. Determined trajectory, evaluated risks, briefed joint leaders, and postured command for national level threats.
Superintendent, PACAF Command Center
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, USA
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Orchestrated C2 response for Hawaii false missile alert and coordinated future operations with representatives from the Army, Navy, and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
- Led Command Center Continuity of Operations; created 20 learning objectives, corrected a 13 year deficiency.
Manager, 1C3 Policy and Procedures
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, USA
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Developed and oversaw career planning, training and operational policies and programs. Advised senior leadership on critical matters pertaining to command and control (C2) operations.
- Championed design and deployment of Pacific Air Force's first mass notification enterprise solution—a $1.9M project that ensures the safeguarding of 25K personnel.
Command Post (CP) Superintendent
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 703 Munitions Support Squadron, Volkel Air Base, The Netherlands
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Oversaw team of 12 responsible for providing C2 of $6B Protection Level-1 (PL-1) War Reserve (WR) assets.
- Directed C2 for 3 critical logistics movements of war reserve assets—first movement in 10 years.
Noncommissioned Officer In Charge, Training
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, USA
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Oversaw major emergency and preparedness training program. Supervised, trained and mentored team of 17 operations specialists. Responsible for disseminating critical EA messages to the only OPLAN 8010, 24/7 alert force.
- Orchestrated major training program overhaul, resolving over 20 critical training shortfalls in 60 days; established weekly prep testing, leading to 99% controller average for 3 inspections; honored with “superior performer” award and coined by Inspector General
Assistant Training Noncommissioned Officer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, USA
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Orchestrated arrival and departure of Air Force One during September 11; established base wide Force Protection Condition Delta; monitored execution of more than 500 B-52 sorties supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Held responsible for C2 of the largest B-52H bomber wing with both nuclear and conventional capabilities. Pivotal role in first ever Bomber Strategic Aircraft Regeneration Team deployment during Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise—launched two critical nuclear B-52 aircraft missions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Bellevue University
Omaha, NE03-2018
Skills
- Classroom instruction/curriculum planning
- Strong communication/interpersonal skill
- Public speaking and presentation
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Time management and organization
- Microsoft office, Windows, Smartboard, Google Classroom, Focus
Certification
- Headquarters Air Force AFJROTC Instructor Certification
- Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Advanced Leadership Experience
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
- Project Management Professional
- CPI Green Belt Training
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Long-term Substitute Teacher, Third Grade
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Kenwood Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Intern
Niceville High School
09.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Enlisted Leader, J3 Joint Operations Center
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Headquarters US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), USA
08.2020 - 08.2022
Superintendent, PACAF Command Center
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, USA
10.2017 - 08.2020
Manager, 1C3 Policy and Procedures
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, USA
06.2014 - 10.2017
Command Post (CP) Superintendent
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 703 Munitions Support Squadron, Volkel Air Base, The Netherlands
06.2011 - 06.2014
Noncommissioned Officer In Charge, Training
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, USA
06.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Training Noncommissioned Officer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, USA
08.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Bellevue University