Kimberly McGuire
Henderson,KY
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 20 years of experience in education. Knowledgeable teacher specializing in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to school and student success. Enthusiastic teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success. Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills. Experienced in building successful and positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7-9
Henderson County Public Schools
08.2009 - Current
- Served as team leader and school ombudsman for four years.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Administered assessments and interpreted results to evaluate student progress.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining a safe and pleasant learning environment for 87 students in three different classes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Seventh Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Liberty County Schools
01.2004 - 08.2007
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction, K-12
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
Louisville05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Henderson Community College
Henderson05.1989
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Written Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Middle School English and Communications, Grades 5-9
Elementary School, Primary-5
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7-9
Henderson County Public Schools
08.2009 - Current
Seventh Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Liberty County Schools
01.2004 - 08.2007
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction, K-12
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Henderson Community College
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