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Kimberly Smith

Bladenboro,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bladen County Schools, excelling in curriculum design and differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering student engagement and critical thinking, I implement innovative assessment strategies to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to professional collaboration and mentorship, I adapt to diverse classroom needs to drive academic success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Bladen County Schools/Tar Heel School
Tar Heel, North Carolina
08.2002 - 06.2025
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for 8th grade English and Language Arts curriculum.

  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills.
  • Developed assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress in language arts.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.

6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Bladen County Schools/Dublin Primary School
Dublin, North Carolina
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Duplin County Schools
Rosehill, North Carolina
08.1998 - 06.2001
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for 8th grade English and Language Arts curriculum.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills.
  • Developed assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress in language arts.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with 8th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers to design engaging lessons and activities

6th Grade Science and Language Arts Teacher

Sampson County Schools/Midway School
Spivey's Corner, North Carolina
08.1995 - 06.1997
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learners in language arts curriculum.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding effectively.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education/Comm. Skills/Science

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
12-1992

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Assessment development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Technology integration
  • Educational leadership
  • Student engagement
  • Instructional strategies
  • Adaptability to change
  • Critical thinking facilitation
  • Professional collaboration
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Hands-on learning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Rubric creation
  • Student assessments
  • Literacy skills
  • Grading proficiency
  • Individualized instruction
  • Activity planning
  • Self motivation
  • Diversify instruction
  • Curriculum implementation

Timeline

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Bladen County Schools/Tar Heel School
08.2002 - 06.2025

6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Bladen County Schools/Dublin Primary School
08.2001 - 06.2002

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Duplin County Schools
08.1998 - 06.2001

6th Grade Science and Language Arts Teacher

Sampson County Schools/Midway School
08.1995 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education/Comm. Skills/Science

University of North Carolina At Wilmington