Kimberly Luther
Palacios,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, enhancing student participation and comprehension through innovative teaching strategies and expert use of online tools. Specializes in motivational techniques and creative thinking, significantly improving reading fluency and artistic expression. Demonstrates exceptional patience, empathy, and verbal communication, fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Ignite Reading
01.2024 - Current
- Delivers powerful one-on-one online differentiated reading instruction in an engaging and supportive 15 minute session.
- Motivates students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
- Trained in behavioral supports which seeks the most positive outcomes and fosters the learning environment
- Develops strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empower them to succeed.
- Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Assesses student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Utilizes technology effectively in classroom to provide interactive and engaging educational experiences.
Online ESL Instructor
Cambly
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced student participation with engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.
- Worked with students of all ages, and across the globe.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain an orderly and productive learning environment for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating multimedia and interactive activities in lessons.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Head Art Instructor
Camp Walt Whitman
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed a wide range of art projects for 450 campers of all age groups
- Mentored students on their individual projects, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improved artistic expression.
- Enhanced student creativity by implementing diverse art techniques and mediums in lessons.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable expressing themselves through art.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Developed rapport with, and mentored campers
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
USW
Hobbs, NMNo Degree - Differentiated Reading Instruction
Ignite U
01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX12-2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Fluency building
- Motivational
- Creative thinking
- Student engagement
- Speaking practice
- Grammar instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Art history
- Error correction
- Online tools proficiency
- Expertise in art techniques
- Teaching strategies
Timeline
Tutor
Ignite Reading
01.2024 - Current
Online ESL Instructor
Cambly
03.2023 - 11.2023
Head Art Instructor
Camp Walt Whitman
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
USW
No Degree - Differentiated Reading Instruction
Ignite U
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Texas A&M University
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