Kimberly Martin
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Experienced Elementary Teacher with 9 years of teaching in rural and urban settings. Passionate about education and skilled in creating engaging classroom environments for diverse educational styles. Utilizes a versatile and student-oriented approach to support optimal performance and advancement for all students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Scott Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results to assess student understanding of material.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Classroom Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught fifth grade ELA at Crystal Hill Elementary School
- Conducted parent/teacher conferences throughout the school year
- Attended professional staff development, collaborative meetings, and trainings
- Entered students' grades into T.A.C
- Database software
- Kept accurate records of grades, attendance, and professional meetings
- Familiar with interventions: IEP and 504 plans for students
- Collaborated and created weekly lesson plans along with grade level team
- Used email and School Status program to communicate with parents and families
- Posted virtual assignments in Schoology program
- Attended AVID training throughout school year to promote college readiness among students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR05.2008
Skills
- Technology integration
- Standardized tests
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress reporting
- Hands-on learning
- Skills development
- Parent and caregiver communication
- Lesson plan development
Certification
K-6 Elementary Education, American Board, 07/01/22, Currently obtaining
Awards
Became Teacher of the Month in December 2024
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Scott Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Philander Smith College
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