Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certificates And Endorsements
Honors And Awards
Professional Presentations
Leadership Experience
Additional Leadership Experiences
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Kimberly Searles

Dallas,GA

Summary

Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher/IRR

Shelton Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
  • Promoted positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Classroom Teacher/ Second Grade

Allgood Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2017
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Classroom Teacher/Kindergarten

P.B. Ritch Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Paraprofessional/Kindergarten

Dallas Elementary School
08.1995 - 09.1997
  • Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
  • Contributed to increased student retention by providing academic support and mentoring during after-school programs.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.

Education

E.Ds. - Curriculum and Instruction

Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
01.2013

M. Ed. - Educational Leadership

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
01.2007

M. Ed - Early Childhood Education

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Al
01.2006

B. S. - Early Childhood Education

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
01.1998

Skills

  • Cooperative Learning Experience
  • Child Development
  • Faculty Collaboration

Certificates And Endorsements

  • L-5 Educational Leadership
  • T-6 Early Childhood Endorsement
  • Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement
  • Reading Specialist Certification
  • Heath and PE Certification
  • Special Education Certification

Honors And Awards

  • 2007 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
  • 2005 Recommended for Pi Lamda Theta Membership, Dean, Masters Program, Jacksonville State University
  • 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Teacher of the Year Nominee

Professional Presentations

  • 2014, Math Workshop Model Classroom, Allgood Elementary
  • 2007, Data Retrieval Presentation, Allgood Elementary
  • 2006, Classroom Organization, New Teacher Induction Workshop
  • 2006, Literacy Centers that Work, Professional Learning, Allgood Elementary
  • 2006, The Need for Parental Involvement, Educational Research, Jacksonville State University

Leadership Experience

  • 2004, 2017, Mentor, First Year Teachers
  • 2005, 2017, Supervisor, Student Teachers
  • 1998, 2017, Professional Association of Georgia Educators Building Representative
  • 1998, 2013,2014, 2015,2016,2017 Grade Chair
  • 2008, 2009, School Based Intervention Team Member
  • 2007, 2008, Data Retrieval Team Member
  • 2006, 2008, School Improvement Team Member
  • 2005, 2007, Designed, Implemented and Directed-Before School Program
  • 2005, 2006, After School Director
  • 2014, 2015, Hospitality Committee Chair
  • 1998, 2001, Mentor Chair
  • 2000, 2001, Supervisor, High School Teacher Cadets

Additional Leadership Experiences

  • 1994-1996, P.I.A Merchandising, Norcross, Georgia, Merchandiser, Managed corporate accounts for two-state area. Supervised special projects for a team of twenty people, assuming overall responsibility for successful implantation and completion of merchandising projects.
  • 1984-1994, Winn-Dixie Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, General Merchandise Manager, Supervised a team of 12 employees then promoted to Retail Set Supervisor. Supervised new store set-ups and remodelings for a three-state area.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher/IRR

Shelton Elementary School
08.2017 - Current

Classroom Teacher/ Second Grade

Allgood Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2017

Classroom Teacher/Kindergarten

P.B. Ritch Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001

Paraprofessional/Kindergarten

Dallas Elementary School
08.1995 - 09.1997

E.Ds. - Curriculum and Instruction

Piedmont College

M. Ed. - Educational Leadership

Kennesaw State University

M. Ed - Early Childhood Education

Jacksonville State University

B. S. - Early Childhood Education

Kennesaw State University

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