Kimberly McLaughlin
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Passionate Elementary Teacher for 14 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Gifted ELA Teacher
Blue Lake Elementary School
2022.08 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
4th Grade Teacher
Pine Jog Elementary
2021.08 - 2022.06
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of Math, Science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
5th Grade ELA, ESOL, 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Calusa Elementary School
2014.08 - 2021.06
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Rolling Green Elementary
2011.08 - 2014.06
- Provided leadership in the development of quality instruction for students, assisted teachers with strategies which facilitate improved student achievement, and served as a communications liaison between the teachers of the department, the principal, and other school groups.
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using differentiated instruction and techniques.
- Trained in Wilson Fundations intervention reading program, and delivered instruction to students below grade level in reading.
- Volunteered for many extracurricular school activities, including: Literacy Nights, School Carnival, Math and Science Night, and Rolling Green Elementary tutoring programs.
- Assessed students’ learning in the grading process by performing informal and formal assessments and providing beneficial feedback.
Site Coordinator and Academic Advisor
21st Century Community Learning Centers
2012.10 - 2014.05
- Reported to the Program Manager and provided comprehensive coordination and scheduling of all activities while ensuring a safe, orderly, welcoming and encouraging environment for all program participants.
- Collaborated with team members and site-coordinators to develop weekly lessons and activities for themed weeks.
- Implemented activities to improve students’ academic performance and social skills.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2009
Skills
- Dedicated, creative, and motivated professional educator with a strong commitment to social and academic growth and development of every student.
- An accommodating and versatile individual who utilizes technology to engage students and enhance learning.
- Highly passionate and devoted educator who wants all children to be successful, lifelong learners by differentiating instruction.
- Outstanding ability to acclimate myself to new circumstances and develop cooperative, professional relationships with administration, team members, and parents to work as a team in order to encourage higher learning for all types of diverse student populations.
Accomplishments
- Clinical Educator
- PD Chair FY24
- PLC Leader
- LSI trained
- iReady trained
- SRA teaching experience FY14 and FY16
- Wilson Fundations Level 1 and 2
- District Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) PD
- District Reading Running Record Level 1 and 2 PD
- Attended as Cohort Lead Teacher representative: Elementary Literacy Rollout Professional Development Grade Two – Reading and Writing for FY14
- Pursuing Reading Endorsement through UF Literacy Matrix Course
- Pursuing Gifted Endorsement
- Passport Voyager trained
Custom
Reading teacher, Written Communication, Leadership
References
- Jamie Wyatt
Jamie.Wyatt@palmbeachschools.org
(561) 982-0952 (PX 50952)
- Seth Moldovan
Principal, Blue Lake Elementary
Seth.Moldovan@palmbeachschools.org
(561) 322-2423
- Shari Farenga
Assistant Principal, Blue Lake Elementary
Shari.Farenga@palmbeachschools.org
(561) 322-2428
Timeline
4th Grade Gifted ELA Teacher
Blue Lake Elementary School
2022.08 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Pine Jog Elementary
2021.08 - 2022.06
5th Grade ELA, ESOL, 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Calusa Elementary School
2014.08 - 2021.06
Site Coordinator and Academic Advisor
21st Century Community Learning Centers
2012.10 - 2014.05
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Rolling Green Elementary
2011.08 - 2014.06
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
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