Kimberly Saputo
Dedicated educator with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environments. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through differentiated instruction and community program outreach.
Work History
Teacher
34 Years 9 Months- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student support services.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional best practices.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Bachelor of Arts - French
Skills
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Middletown Educational Collaborative in 2014.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at National Educational Association-Middletown Teachers in 2015.
Certification
Social Studies /History (Grades 5-12)
French (Grades K-12)
Middletown Eduational Collaborative Teacher of the Year 2014
MEC was a collaborative of families and teachers developed by parents ot help foster cultural activities in the classroom. Each year, families and students nominated teachers who exemplified a dedication to students above and beyond the classroom setting and daily curriculum. I received this honor as a result of my creation and implementation of an after school program for our lower income students at their housing complex. I created a home-like space and recruited volunteers to help feed and work on homework with upwards of 35 students ages 10-14. This program ran three days per week after school for three years. All help was volunteer and all food, school supplies, space furniture and decorations were either donated or purchased by myself with the help of a GoFundMe and community donations.