Kimberly Nielsen
Cibolo
Summary
A veteran education professional committed to fostering a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Proven ability to develop tailored lesson plans that cater to varied learning styles and enhance student understanding. A collaborative team player focused on achieving academic success and adapting to evolving educational demands with reliability and flexibility. Skilled in classroom management and student assessment, with a personable and patient demeanor that encourages student growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
Cibolo, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Plan engaging lessons that encouraged student participation and creativity
- Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs and provided accommodations as needed
- Use formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
- Foster a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and engagement
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons and share instructional ideas
- Support conflict resolution and taught social-emotional skills
- Maintain strong, consistent communication with parents
Fourth Grade ELA/SS Teacher
New Braunfels Independent School District
New Braunfels, TX
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons aligned with state learning standards
- Managed multiple classes with a total of 64 students
- Used instructional technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Maintained a positive, SEL-focused classroom environment supporting academic and emotional growth
- Collected and analyzed student data to plan targeted small-group instruction
- Participated in department, school, district, and parent meetings
- Communicated clear learning objectives for all instructional activities
- Provided timely, meaningful feedback on student work and prepared required reports
Team Lead Second Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
Cibolo, Texas
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Run Collaboration Team Meetings (CTMs) on a weekly basis
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
- • Prepare required reports on students and activities and providing student encouragement
- • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
1st Grade Learning Expert Teacher
BASIS Primary Schools
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Teach assigned subjects to first grade students according to the curriculum plan
- Coordinate with other first grade teachers to maintain consistency in curriculum
- Develop lesson plans and instructional ideas according to school standards
- Develop creative learning opportunities for student’s education, social, and behavioral growth
- Develop and maintain student behavioral and discipline policies
- Coordinate with other staffs to evaluate and enhance curricular programs for student academic excellence
- Accommodate different learning styles and instruction methodology for English language learners and special education students
- Use different assessment methods to evaluate student progress, their academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop positive parent teacher relationship and promote parent teacher partnerships
Foster Care Home Supervisor/Case Manager
Special Kids Special Families
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Act as the main support system for the foster parent - utilizing active listening skills, responding with conflict resolution techniques, and problem-solving and crisis response
- See the foster home facility a minimum of twice per month
- Document the foster home site visits and complete reports regularly
- Complete quarterly reports, quarterly treatment goals and semi-annual home inspections
- Review and process the monthly reports, medical/dental reports and incident reports to the caseworker and other outside agencies as required
- Attend and document school meetings, foster care reviews, court hearings and meetings
- Transports children for therapy, appointments, placement transports and additional transportation as requested
- Conduct health and Safety assessment per licensing standards
- Complete SAFE home studies for the licensing of foster homes
- Attend Weekly Staff Meetings
- Arrange for regular staffings and meetings on cases, and document attendance. Timely plans and reports will be completed, including the 30 day child's treatment plan, the quarterly reports and documentation of any staffings
- Maintain and keep current health passports in the child's file
- Maintain all medical and dental appointments in the file, and ensure follow up appointments are attended to
- Train foster parents annually, in accordance with the annual training requirements
United States Army
Battalion Military Schools and Training Specialist
Illesheim, Germany
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Assigned to a branch operations office specializing in supporting a battalion of approximately 500 soldiers with general training requirements and specialized military schools
- Receive, review, and submit school training requests for approval by the branch supervisor
- Create and maintain excel spreadsheets to track 230 junior enlisted soldiers in the battalion for specific leadership and management training
- Generate weekly memorandums for review by high ranking supervisors
- Brief command staff on the status of training and schools weekly, and create accompanying PowerPoint presentations for briefings
United States Army
Radio Transmitter Operator
Jalalabad, Afghanistan
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Assemble and dismantle Tactical Operations Center, including the setup of radios and field antennas to establish communication
- Fill radios with frequencies, using frequency hop or single channel modes
- Monitor radios to receive and process critical information and update daily report logs
- Track the arrival and departure of a branch of 30 aircraft on routine and critical missions
- Receive and record information necessary for personnel recovery and launched aircraft ambulatory teams
- Update status charts daily while safeguarding classified material
United States Army
Aviation Operations Specialist
Fort Campbell, KY
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Schedule and dispatch aircraft missions
- Perform aviation operation related administrative duties
- Process local and cross-country flight plans, maintained documentation regarding inbound and outbound flights, and coordinated flight plans with related agencies
- Gain detailed knowledge of air navigation terminology, maintain awareness of air traffic control advisory radio procedures
- Document individual flight records and track flight time for a branch of 50 aviators
- Maintain current information on aircraft flight regulations, navigation information, and aeronautical charts
Education
Teacher's Certification -
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow ACP
Texas05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX12-2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University (WGU)
10-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Army Achievement Medal
April 2010
For excelling as flight operations during training exercises, and providing accurate and up to date information on all events directly contributed to the successful completion of the training. (Fort Campbell, KY)
Army Commendation Medal
December 2009
For accurately tracking aircraft and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 09-11. (Afghanistan)
Army Commendation Medal
June 2011
For hard work and effort in supporting our battalion with their military school and training needs. (Germany)
Certification
Texas ESL Certification (Texas Education Agency)
Texas Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading Certification (Texas Education Agency)
Texas ELA/SS 4-8 Certification (Texas Education Agency)
Texas History 7-12 Certification (Texas Education Agency)
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
07.2025 - Current
Fourth Grade ELA/SS Teacher
New Braunfels Independent School District
07.2023 - 07.2025
Team Lead Second Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
07.2022 - 07.2023
1st Grade Learning Expert Teacher
BASIS Primary Schools
01.2021 - 05.2022
Foster Care Home Supervisor/Case Manager
Special Kids Special Families
08.2018 - 11.2020
United States Army
Battalion Military Schools and Training Specialist
03.2010 - 06.2011
United States Army
Radio Transmitter Operator
11.2008 - 12.2009
United States Army
Aviation Operations Specialist
11.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
LeTourneau University
Teacher's Certification -
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow ACP
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University (WGU)
Training
SPED Teacher Alliance
G/T Professional Learning (30 hours)
HB 3 Reading Academies (Certificate May 2023)
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Logic of English Master Teacher Training Certificate
Spalding Teacher Certification
PBIS
Restorative Practices
Whole Brain Teaching
CPI Training
Committees
4th Grade - Novel Planning Committee
Veramendi Counselor Advisory Committee
Awards
Army Commendation Medal
December 2009
For accurately tracking aircraft and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 09-11. (Afghanistan)
Army Achievement Medal
April 2010
For excelling as flight operations during training exercises, and providing accurate and up to date information on
all events directly contributed to the successful completion of the training. (Fort Campbell, KY)
Army Commendation Medal
June 2011
For hard work and effort in supporting our battalion with their military school and training needs. (Germany)