Kimberly Pablo
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Engaging teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Student teaching was completed in a SPED 5th and 6th grade classroom. Spent many volunteer hours at Warren township High school in their SPED department. Volunteered in their self contained classrooms. Fluent in Spanish and have been taking PD courses and am currently in a Masters course to improve my education of teaching English language learners. I thrive to constantly keep learning new things to improve myself.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
CCUSD 116
12.2019 - Current
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Teacher Leader
CCUSD 116
08.2019 - Current
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Teacher Assistance in ED/BD Program
Warren Township High School
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Dual Language Teacher Leadership
06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education LBS1
12.2018
Skills
- Documenting Results
- Student-Centered Learning
- Blackboard Software
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Effective Listening
- Faculty Collaboration
- Parent and Student Communication
- Google Classroom
- MasteryConnect
- Seesaw
- Boom Cards
- Smartnotebook
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher - CCUSD 116
12.2019 - Current
Teacher Leader - CCUSD 116
08.2019 - Current
Teacher Assistance in ED/BD Program - Warren Township High School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Dual Language Teacher Leadership
Roosevelt University - Bachelor of Arts, Special Education LBS1
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