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Kimberly Thoden
Elementary Interventionist Teacher
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Response to Intervention Specialist successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance. Trained in Orton-Gillingham, 30 hours comprehensive.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Literacy Support Teacher
Flemington-Raritan School District
2024.01 - Current
- Implement intervention strategies to help students progress toward grade level expectations in reading.
- Utilize multi-sensory approaches to help Kindergarteners master phonological awareness, phonics and decoding skills.
- Support first and second grade students in their general classrooms during Fundations, a comprehensive word study program.
- Support second, third, and fourth grade students in small groups to strengthen their fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills using Leveled Literacy Intervention resources.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Fourth Grade Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2023.09 - 2024.11
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Title 1 Instructional Support Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2017.09 - 2023.06
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Supported students in small group (pull-out) and co-teaching (push-in) models.
- Case Coordinator of Student Support Team for 2nd and 3rd grade.
- Assisted classroom teachers with setting student goals and planning positive strategies to help meet goals.
- Used evidence based literacy and math interventions to support students.
- Used Orton-Gillingham multi sensory approach to support English Language Learners.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned building and community events outside school hours for Title 1 families.
Second Grade Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2013.09 - 2017.06
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Kindergarten Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2011.09 - 2013.06
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Part Time Instructional Support Teacher
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
2011.01 - 2011.03
- Provided instructional support to first and second grade students in mathematics, writing, and reading
- Lead high and low level reading groups within Readers' Workshop model
- Conferred with second grade writers following Writers' Workshop model
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
Graduate Level Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ 2006.01 - 2008.05
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 1985.09 - 1989.05
Skills
Individual and group instruction
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Timeline
Literacy Support Teacher
Flemington-Raritan School District
2024.01 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2023.09 - 2024.11
Title 1 Instructional Support Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2017.09 - 2023.06
Second Grade Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2013.09 - 2017.06
Kindergarten Teacher
South Brunswick School District
2011.09 - 2013.06
Part Time Instructional Support Teacher
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
2011.01 - 2011.03
Graduate Level Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
Rider University
2006.01 - 2008.05
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Rutgers University
1985.09 - 1989.05
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