Kimberly SCHULTZ
Overland Park,KS
Summary
I am passionate that I do all that I can each day to close the achievement gap. I have a moral responsibility to increase my teaching abilities daily. I have high expectations for the children I teach and they have risen to these high expectations. Children make mistakes I can make choices. I have been successful in creating a classroom that is safe to make mistakes. My students try new and hard things because they get support from everyone in the room. I have been able to transfer the interpersonal skills that I have with adults to the young children I teach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Kansas City Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Parent Educator With Parents as Teachers
Shawnee Mission School District
2007.07 - 2022.08
- Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations such as schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and cultural institutions to enhance resources available for clients.
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices, research findings, and emerging trends in the field of parent education.
- Conducted informative workshops on topics such as nutrition, child development milestones, stress management techniques for parents seeking additional support or knowledge in specific areas.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting.
- Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family''s needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
- Assisted families in navigating complex systems related to healthcare access, special education services, financial assistance, and other supports to improve overall wellbeing.
- Facilitated social connections among participants by organizing events and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking within the parent educator community.
- Provided crisis intervention support for families facing challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health issues.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular monitoring of progress indicators, adapting approaches as needed to maximize results.
- Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by creating welcoming spaces for parents and children, encouraging open communication and promoting a strengths-based approach.
- Advocated for policy changes at the local and state levels that would positively impact families served by the program.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Improved parenting skills for clients through the delivery of evidence-based curricula in group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Developed culturally sensitive outreach strategies to engage diverse populations within the community, fostering inclusivity in program participation.
- Promoted early literacy development by implementing engaging reading activities and providing educational materials for families to use at home.
- Increased parental confidence in their abilities by offering constructive feedback on observed interactions during home visits and coaching sessions.
- Supported parents in establishing routines, setting boundaries, and promoting positive discipline strategies for a harmonious family environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities, ensuring timely intervention services were provided.
- Contributed to increased school readiness among children through ongoing developmental assessments and targeted interventions.
- Empowered parents to advocate for their child''s educational needs by facilitating communication between families and school personnel.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics
Bethany College
Lindsborg, Kansas Master of Arts - Teaching
Kansas State University
Manhatten, Kansas 12.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Child Development
- Student Motivation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Practical Learning
- Elementary Education
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Engagement
- Parent Communication
- Schedule Management
- Core Curriculum and Standards
Work Availability
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Timeline
Educator
Kansas City Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
Parent Educator With Parents as Teachers
Shawnee Mission School District
2007.07 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics
Bethany College
Master of Arts - Teaching
Kansas State University
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