Kimberly Schultz
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in child development, program development, and assessment design. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and supporting diverse learners through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Hickman Mills C-1
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Cultivated relationships and engaged with parents to establish optimal learning environment for children.
- Joined forces with colleagues to innovate and refine curriculum elevating learning experience.
- Developed meaningful partnerships with parents through ongoing dialogue, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- assessed student progress and adapted instruction to support individual needs.
- Designed and instituted differentiated teaching methods for diverse learners, facilitating individualized focus and accomplishment.
- Leveraged data-informed instruction to target weaknesses and elevate student performance across school year.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Formulated and instituted assessments for measuring student progress.
- Enhanced student comprehension through integration of visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives for fellow educators covering technology integration and assessment design, cultivating an atmosphere of persistent improvement within school community.
Educator
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Conducted professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methods and assessment techniques.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy, accommodating diverse learning needs and styles.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom happenings.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving standards and benchmarks of education system.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for students with IEPs.
- Facilitated positive learning environment, establishing clear expectations and supportive classroom culture.
- Led professional development workshops, sharing innovative teaching strategies with peers.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with educational research and pedagogical strategies.
- Boosted student reading comprehension with targeted literacy interventions.
- Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Parent Educator
Shawnee Mission School District Parents as Teachers
07.2006 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented educational programs for parents to enhance child development skills.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide tailored resources and support.
- Facilitated workshops focused on parenting techniques and early childhood education strategies.
- Collaborated with community organizations to connect families with additional support services.
- Trained and mentored new staff on program guidelines and best practices in parent education.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted initiatives accordingly.
- 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.
- Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- 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.
- Facilitated social connections among participants by organizing events and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking within the parent educator community.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular monitoring of progress indicators, adapting approaches as needed to maximize results.
- Provided crisis intervention support for families facing challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health issues.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Advocated for policy changes at the local and state levels that would positively impact families served by the program.
- Developed culturally sensitive outreach strategies to engage diverse populations within the community, fostering inclusivity in program participation.
- Empowered parents to advocate for their child''s educational needs by facilitating communication between families and school personnel.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS05-1991
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Expert-level understanding
- Educational and virtual program development
- Primary education
- Social and Emotional intelligence
- Assessment design
- Professional training
- Literacy and Mathematical development strategies
- Data gathering and analysis
- Cultivating encouraging educational environments
- Dynamic educational approach
- Comprehensive documentation skills
- Strategic decision-making
- Support for special needs students
- Collaborative communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved increased foundational literacy skills by 75% using Science of Reading strategies and by introducing Heggerty for pre-k and kindergarten aged students.
- Through creating Professional Development on using manipulatives in math I assisted Instructional Coaches on how to increase the use of these educational tools which increased the number of students being proficient in math in grades pre-K through 2nd grade.
- Collaborated with a team of educators pre-K thru 12 in the development of the Shawnee Mission School district MTSS Handbook on tiers 1, 2 and 3 procedures.
Timeline
Educator
Hickman Mills C-1
08.2024 - 07.2026
Educator
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
08.2022 - 07.2024
Parent Educator
Shawnee Mission School District Parents as Teachers
07.2006 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bethany College