Kimberly Reynolds
Oxford,USA
Summary
Retired teacher of 25 years. Developed skills in communication, organization, and adaptability in an educational setting. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied to create positive impact. Adept at cultivating collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters growth and learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Talladega City Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Taught General and Honors English to Middle School Students
- Taught A+ College Ready Curriculum to Middle School Students
- Represented the English Department on the Leadership Team
- Improved students’ reading comprehension levels with the implementation of the I-Ready Program
- Monitored student growth using the I-Ready Program
- Created benchmark test to check students’ comprehension of objectives
- Kept student grades on online grade book
- Received Teacher of the Year Award for Zora Ellis Middle School
- Received Secondary Teacher of the Year Award for Talladega City Schools
English Teacher
Anniston City Schools
08.2011 - 05.2021
- Taught Reading Remediation
- Taught Pre-AP English
- Taught Honors and general English
- Taught journalism
- Served on the School’s Turn Around Team
- Served on the Curriculum Committee
- Served on the AVID Team
- Served on the Graduation Committee
- Served on the School Improvement Committee
- Led professional development workshops
- Helped the school system make AYP in reading for the first time in eight years
- Attended various ACT workshops to help improve student’s ACT scores
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for English
- Attended IEP meetings for students and families
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
English Teacher
Talladega County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Taught English to 9th and 10th grade students
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors
- Administered summative, formative, and standardized tests to determine comprehension rates among students
- Studied results of summative, informative, and standardized testing to drive instruction
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintained professional growth
- Served as language department member and attended weekly meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
English Teacher
Sylacauga City School District
08.1998 - 05.2008
- Taught Honor’s English to 7th and 8th grade students
- Taught At-risk students in a piloted program with the Mental Health System
- Directed plays for middle school students
- Attended weekly team meetings to discuss student development
- Served on the system’s Curriculum Team
- Administered summative and standardized tests to determine comprehension rates among students
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Served as languages department member and attended weekly meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Secondary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Grammar
- Teaching
- Writing
- Speaking
- Planning
- Researching
- Presenting
- Editing
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Planning
- Lecturing
- Communication
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Editing and proofreading
Accomplishments
- Selected as a member of the School's Turn Around Team to help improve students' academic performance
- Selected to the Curriculum Alignment teams in both middle and high schools
- Received the Principal's Outstanding Teacher Award for improving students' tests scores
- Helped the school make AYP in reading for the first time in eight years as a reading specialist
- Received recognition for teaching 20 years
- Received recognition for having the most growth in students’ testing scores
- Received recognition for teaching At-risk students in middle school
- Received Secondary Teacher of the Year Award for Talladega City Schools
- Received Teacher of the Year Award for Zora Ellis Middle School
Timeline
English Teacher
Talladega City Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
English Teacher
Anniston City Schools
08.2011 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Talladega County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011
English Teacher
Sylacauga City School District
08.1998 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English, Secondary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
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