Kimberly Smith
Grant,AL
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in student support and special education. Participated in crisis intervention, student advocacy, and implementing comprehensive counseling services, enhancing academic and emotional well-being. Skilled in effective communication and adaptability, significantly contributing to student success and educational improvements. Sensitive to educational, socioeconomic and cultural differences of students and their families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Remote Work
Madison County Board of Education
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided clerical support for school psychometrist,
- Worked remotely from my home,
- Completed eligibility reports and other needed state forms in preparation for eligibility meetings,
- Maintained tracking log of necessary components of eligibility for preschool students,
K.D.S. Middle School Counselor
Marshall County Board of Education
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
- Collaborated with outside counseling agencies to facilitate appropriate services for students.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions and aided in the development of 504 plans when necessary for student success.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
Developmental Preschool School Pyschometrist
Madison County Board of Education
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Responsible for Early Intervention transitional assessment for nine elementary schools. Facilitated assessments including Developmental and Autism evaluations, behavioral rating scales, language use rating scales, etc.
- Maintained state and federal guidelines and timelines for each student.
- Conducted referral, eligibility and IEP meetings with parents, special educators and administration.
School Psychometrist
Madison County Board of Education
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for evaluation and re-evaluation assessments for students receiving special education services at New Market Elementary, Buckhorn Middle and Buckhorn High School.
- Facilitated referral and eligibility meetings with parents, special educators and faculty.
- Ensured state and federal guidelines and timelines were met.
- Ensured compliance with the Alabama Administrative Code.
K.D.S. DAR Elementary School Counselor
Marshall County Board of Education
08.2008 - 08.2019
- Building Test Coordinator/Responsible for implementation of state and local assessments such as ACAP, NAEP, DIBELS, AAA, etc. Included maintaining secure storage and distribution of assessments, maintaining confidentiality with regard to student scores.
- Responsible for enrolling students, scheduling student classes, setting term and school year parameters, finalizing and documenting final grades within student information software system.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Building Based Student Support Teams (BBSST) and Problem Solving Team (PST) to assist teachers with educational decisions for students. Chairman of both BBSST and PST.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers and parents to assess student needs and strengths.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Responsible for assisting teachers develop intervention strategies for struggling students with academic or behavioral needs.
- Organized yearly awards program.
- Facilitated Peer Helpers, community food drive, Christmas Coalition shopper and Board member.
- Created and maintained school guidance plan to include and implement larger group guidance twice monthly for each homeroom class, small group counseling and individual counseling based on student need.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of local Continuous Improvement Plan and Title I Plan.
Grassy Elementary School Counselor
Marshall County Board of Education
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Responsibilities the same or similar to those listed above.
- Served as chairperson for SACS re-accreditation.
- Served as SACS visiting member for another school's re-evaluation.
2nd Grade Teacher K.D.S. DAR Elementary
Marshall County Board of Education
08.1998 - 08.2003
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing routines and procedures while promoting a sense of acceptance and belonging among all students.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards and requirements for the Alabama Course of Study.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Post Master Certificate in School Psychometry -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 05.2024 - 05.2019
Specialist of Education - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2011
Master of Science - School Counseling
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.1997
Associate of Science - Education
Snead State Junior College
Boaz, AL05.1995
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Student Support
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Needs Determination
- Student Advocacy
- Special Education Support
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Post Master Certificate in School Psychometry -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
05.2024 - 05.2019
Contract Remote Work
Madison County Board of Education
02.2024 - 05.2024
K.D.S. Middle School Counselor
Marshall County Board of Education
04.2023 - 12.2023
Developmental Preschool School Pyschometrist
Madison County Board of Education
08.2021 - 03.2023
School Psychometrist
Madison County Board of Education
08.2019 - 08.2021
K.D.S. DAR Elementary School Counselor
Marshall County Board of Education
08.2008 - 08.2019
Grassy Elementary School Counselor
Marshall County Board of Education
08.2003 - 08.2008
2nd Grade Teacher K.D.S. DAR Elementary
Marshall County Board of Education
08.1998 - 08.2003
Specialist of Education - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Master of Science - School Counseling
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Athens State University
Associate of Science - Education
Snead State Junior College
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