Kimberly Thomas
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Lake Park Elementary
Lake Park, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Practicum Student; Fifth Grade
J.L Lomax Elementary
Valdosta, GA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Practicum Student; First Grade
Quitman Elementary School
Quitman, GA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated with primary classroom teacher to develop and implement activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Practicum Student; Kindergarten
Westside Elementary
Valdosta, GA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2023
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Modern Teaching Methods
- Group Teaching Abilities
- Behavioral Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Safety Procedures
- Lessons and Activities
- Emotionally Supportive
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Positive Student Engagement
Certification
- Google Educator Level 1 Certification
- Project Learning Tree Certification
- Georgia Ethics Assessment Certification
- Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators: Elementary Education Test I and II: Passed at the Professional Level
Timeline
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Lake Park Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Practicum Student; Fifth Grade
J.L Lomax Elementary
02.2023 - 04.2023
Practicum Student; First Grade
Quitman Elementary School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Practicum Student; Kindergarten
Westside Elementary
02.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
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