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Kimberly McKinley

AL

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Selma City Schools, specializing in data-driven decision making and intervention planning. Expert in developing instructional strategies that enhance literacy and student performance. Strong communicator and collaborator, fostering positive relationships with faculty and parents to support diverse learners' needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Interventionist Coach

Selma City Schools (Sophia P. Kingston Elementary)
02.2024 - Current
  • Observed teachers in classrooms and offered insights to enhance teaching-learning situation.
  • Assisted faculty in securing materials to support instruction.
  • Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
  • Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.

Teacher

Selma City Schools (Sophia P. Kingston Elementary)
08.2017 - 02.2024
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher

Lowndes County School (Jackson-Steele Elementary)
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Teacher

Selma City Schools (Sophia P. Kingston Elementary)
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Education

Education Specialist - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
08-2024

Instructional Leadership RHO -

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
08-2022

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
09-2019

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Concordia University Portland
Portland, OR
01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Concordia College Alabama
Selma, AL
01-2013

Skills

  • Data-driven decision making
  • Intervention planning
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Literacy development
  • Instructional strategies
  • Progress monitoring
  • Faculty communication
  • Parent communication
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Assessments

Awards

Certificate for perfect attendance 2017 - 2018

Renaissance National Honor Roll Classroom ( 2017 -2019)

Math Performance Seris Achievement Award

Strategist of the Week

Sophia P. Kingston Teacher of the Year (2018-2019 & 2020 -2021)

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Dollar General Grant Recipient (2020)

International Paper Grant Recipient (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, & 2024)

Alabama Power Grant Recipient (2020 & 2022)

Teach-A-Rama Grant Recipient (2019)

Leadership Experience

SPK Leadership Team Member (2020 - current)

Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee (2018 - current)

Afterschool Site Supervisor (2022-2023 & 2024 -2025)

Robotics Team Assistant Coach (2021 - 2024)

Teaching and Learning Team -SPK Representative (2018-2020 & 2022 - 2023)

Teacher Mentor (2018-2019 & 2023 - current)

Co - Chair for SGA (2018 - 2021)

Math Chairperson fro Professional Learning Community (PLC) (2017 - 2018)


Timeline

Academic Interventionist Coach

Selma City Schools (Sophia P. Kingston Elementary)
02.2024 - Current

Teacher

Selma City Schools (Sophia P. Kingston Elementary)
08.2017 - 02.2024

Teacher

Lowndes County School (Jackson-Steele Elementary)
08.2016 - 05.2017

Teacher

Selma City Schools (Sophia P. Kingston Elementary)
08.2013 - 05.2016

Education Specialist - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama

Instructional Leadership RHO -

University of West Alabama

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Faulkner University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Concordia University Portland

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Concordia College Alabama
Kimberly McKinley