Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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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, PA
12-2008

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA
05-2004

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA
12-2001

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