KIMBERLY MITCHELL
Jenkintown,PA
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students. Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 20+ years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA/SS
School District Of Philadelphia
02.2012 - Current
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
LITERACY
Belmont Charter School
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by students.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Elementary Literacy
Jefferson County Public School District
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
ELA/Literacy Instructor
Steubenville City Schools
08.2002 - 08.2009
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
Education
Certification - Pupil-Personnel Administration
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05.2008
M. Ed-Master of Arts - Social Studies and Global Education
The Ohio State University
Lima, Ohio06.2002
Master of Arts Degree - Public Administration
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12.1995
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science, International Politics
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.1993
Skills
- Goal setting and implementation
- Parent/Teacher Collaboration/Collaborative Environments
- School Community Relations and Opportunities Identification/Fundraising
- Technologies integration
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Program implementation & management
- Special Education Support and Differentiated Instruction
- Discipline management and School Culture
- Organizational leadership and management
- Staff training and mentoring
- Google Drive/Student Information Systems
- Diversify Instruction
Accomplishments
- Pennsylvania Certification Instructional II K-6
- Pennsylvania Certification Instructional II Mid-Level English 7-9
- Pennsylvania Certification Instructional II Mid-Level Citizenship Ed 7-9
Work Availability
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
ELA/SS
School District Of Philadelphia
02.2012 - Current
LITERACY
Belmont Charter School
01.2011 - 02.2012
Elementary Literacy
Jefferson County Public School District
08.2009 - 08.2010
ELA/Literacy Instructor
Steubenville City Schools
08.2002 - 08.2009
Certification - Pupil-Personnel Administration
Franciscan University of Steubenville
M. Ed-Master of Arts - Social Studies and Global Education
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts Degree - Public Administration
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science, International Politics
The University of Akron
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