Kimberly Maxwell
West Sunbury,PA
Summary
Passionate elementary teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
His Kids Christian School
Butler, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Encourage independent thinking and problem solving skills
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Involved parents as an active role in their child's education by sending home weekly newsletters, subject journals, math procedures and ideas to help students progress at school and home
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Office Manager
Gerald Giel Garage Doors Inc.
Butler, PA
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Organized and kept track of daily business operations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Handled yearly insurance bids
- Created/Entered all invoices for the business.
Substitute Teacher
Public Schools
Butler PA
01.2009 - 05.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Performed day to day subbing in the Slippery Rock and Butler school districts.
- Completed a long term substitute position at Moraine Elementary in a 1st grade classroom.
Paraprofessional
Slippery Rock School District
Prospect, PA
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teach in small groups for math lessons.
Preschool Teacher
Giggles And Grins
Butler, PA
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented summer reading program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2008
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA05-2004
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA12-2001
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Family Involvement
- Safety Awareness
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Materials Sourcing
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded KidSylvania project focused on environmental education.
- Organized a "After School Tutoring" program.
Certification
- Act 33 and Act 24 Clearances, February 2023
- FBI Clearances, February 2023
- CPR, March 2023
- Classroom Management Seminar, 2008
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
His Kids Christian School
08.2017 - Current
Office Manager
Gerald Giel Garage Doors Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
Public Schools
01.2009 - 05.2013
Paraprofessional
Slippery Rock School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Preschool Teacher
Giggles And Grins
01.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Butler County Community College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler County Community College
References
Christan Baker
Media Specialist/Librarian
Knoch Primary School
724-831-0471
bakerch@knochsd.net
Holly Collins
Previous Co-Worker at HIS Kids Christian School
Taught 5/6 & 2 grade
724-602-3338
hollydollydawn21@gmail.com