Kimberly Sheridan
Summit,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate elementary educator with experience as a special education paraprofessional and current 3rd grade maternity leave replacement teacher. Skilled in supporting diverse learners, fostering positive classroom environments, and creating engaging instruction that promotes academic and social-emotional growth. Strong collaborator with staff, students, and families, committed to helping all learners succeed. New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility is currently pending review and plans to pursue advanced certification through New Jersey’s alternate route teacher preparation program.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher
Summit Public Schools
Summit, NJ
05.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized assessment tools to measure student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Paraprofessional
Summit Public Schools
Summit, NJ
09.2022 - 04.2026
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Medical Billing Specialist
Nthrive
Saddle River, NJ
08.2014 - 04.2020
- Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
- Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
- Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01-2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Management & De-escalation Strategies
- Lesson Planning & Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Parent Communication
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Educational Technology & Google Workspace
Certification
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE)-pending review
- QBS Safety-Care (v7) Specialist Certification
- Completed New Jersey 50-Hour Pre-Professional Teacher Preparation Course
- Alternate Route Teacher Preparation Program Candidate — Fall 2026
Timeline
Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher
Summit Public Schools
05.2026 - Current
Paraprofessional
Summit Public Schools
09.2022 - 04.2026
Medical Billing Specialist
Nthrive
08.2014 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Montclair State University