Kimberly Massey
Kissee Mills,Missouri
Summary
Ambitious academic leader over 20 years of experience in the classroom and 3 years in administration. Committed to serving as mentor and liaison for students needing extra support.
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Branson Junior HIgh School
Branson , MO
08.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
Special Education Teacher
Nixa Schools
Nixa, MO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Teacher
Ozark Middle School
Ozark, MO
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
Academic Coordinator
Pace Center for Girls
Lakeland, FL
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Efficiently managed day-to-day educational aiding operations, including lesson planning, student guidance, curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students, utilizing wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Consults regularly with parents and staff on the progress of individual children with special needs.
- Recruited and hired teachers to meet programmatic needs.
- Provided conflict resolution while moderating disputes and grievances between parties with goal of speedy and fair resolution.
- Coached teachers to improve instructional practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies and feedback.
- Observed teachers to assist with planning and classroom instruction methodologies.
- Met with parents and instructors to discuss student progress and behavioral or learning issues.
- Coordinates within an interdisciplinary team including teachers and other component staff in developing and individualizing services for children and families with special needs.
High School Teacher
Federal, Mingo Job Corps Conservation
Puxico, Missouri
01.2009 - 05.2018
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern.
- Created exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in classroom.
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating gentle discipline and classroom discussions.
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
Adjunct English Teacher
Three Rivers College
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Identified online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
High School English Teacher
Richland High School
, Essex
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
- Determined appropriate text and photos to make for engaging read.
- Organized yearbook layout, gathered photos and wrote content for pages with InDesign.
- Coordinated and developed theme and design concepts for annual yearbook.
- Utilized members for personal strengths to establish strong communication lines and meet deadlines on time.
High School Language Arts Teacher
Scott County Central High School
Sikeston, Missouri
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
At Risk Program
Stoddard County Juvenile Center, Bloomfield/Dexter High School, Stoddard County
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Collaborated with leadership to devise strategies to improve processes and risk controls as well as implement new systems and best practice guidelines.
- Established working relationships with regulatory agencies.
- Carefully maintained and circulated filing documents and records to department heads.
- Closely monitored infraction tracking system for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Documented collections amounts and status and maintained information in organizational database.
Education
Master of Science - Administration, Elementary Education
SEMO University
Cape Girardeau, MO06.2024
Bachelors of Science - Education
Central Methodist College
01.2003
Skills
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Standardized testing techniques
- Parent and student communication
- Behavior modification
- Clear public speaking skills
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Effectively work with parents
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm under pressure
- Motivating students
- Classroom management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Branson Junior HIgh School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Nixa Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Ozark Middle School
10.2021 - 05.2023
Academic Coordinator
Pace Center for Girls
05.2018 - 04.2021
Adjunct English Teacher
Three Rivers College
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Teacher
Federal, Mingo Job Corps Conservation
01.2009 - 05.2018
High School English Teacher
Richland High School
01.2005 - 01.2009
High School Language Arts Teacher
Scott County Central High School
01.2004 - 01.2005
At Risk Program
Stoddard County Juvenile Center, Bloomfield/Dexter High School, Stoddard County
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Administration, Elementary Education
SEMO University
Bachelors of Science - Education
Central Methodist College
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