Kimberly Turnbull
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Driven by a passion for fostering inclusive and equitable STEM education, I've excelled in roles from Afterschool STEM Specialist at ACT NOW ILLINOIS to Assistant Principal of Academics, leveraging skills in strategic planning and pedagogical proficiency. Recognized for developing impactful partnerships and innovative curricular programs, I bring a collaborative mindset and a track record of enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterschool STEM Specialist
ACT NOW ILLINOIS
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted out-of-school time programs in integrating equitable STEM experiences through technical guidance.
- Designed training programs for adult facilitators on pedagogical approaches and equitable learning.
- Created STEM related resources for implementation into afterschool programming.
- Managed all aspects of STEM Club Program operations, including curriculum development, staff training, resource acquisition, and data collection.
- Created and facilitated targeted webinars to improve pedagogical strategies in the state's STEM-focused afterschool sector.
- Managed strategic efforts within a team representing diverse STEM entities to promote STEM programming.
- Analyzed diverse datasets to develop appropriate supports for afterschool programs.
- Developed partnerships with STEM organizations across public and private sectors.
- Managed end-to-end processes of public and private grant applications and implementation.
- Pursued and developed partnerships with numerous STEM entities to promote afterschool STEM learning.
- Present best practices at local and national meetings.
Assistant Principal of Academics
MOTHER MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised a team of faculty and department chairs comprising a staff of 59.
- Oversaw curricular area implementation and assessment.
- Manage school operations alongside Administrative Team.
- Led initiatives focused on long-range organizational planning.
- Collaborated with department chairs to define instructional priorities.
- Formulated goals and strategies based on comprehensive data analysis.
- Developed and delivered ongoing training programs to enhance faculty skills.
- Fostered connections with outside collaborating organizations.
- Manage allocation of financial resources for professional growth initiatives and Title allocations.
- Managed hiring and onboarding process for all newly appointed faculty members.
- Developed, launched, and managed summer bridge learning programs for incoming students.
- Awarded Museum of Science and Industry and Excelon Green Lab Grant 2021-22
Department Chair
MOTHER MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Held dual roles of Faculty Member and Department Chair.
- Managed and assessed performance of 9 department members using the Danielson Framework.
- Recognized as a high-performing contributor through superior ratings.
- Plan and implement inquiry-based lessons aligned with NGSS for AP, Honors, and Advanced Chemistry levels.
- Recruited and guided new educators.
- Facilitate coaching to improve team member performance.
- Oversaw department budget to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Guided curricular innovation aligning content with NGSS practices.
- Directed implementation strategy for advancing computer science education pathways.
- Managed initiation and integration of engineering and technology focused classes to enhance curriculum offerings.
- Managed rollout of Amazon Future Engineers initiative.
- Coordinated group involvement for Argonne Autonomous Car Competition in 2018 and 2019.
- Coordinates Middle School Science Bowl competition for local schools.
- Chair of AdvancEd Internal Review Committee
Pre-School Aide and Recreational Program Instructor
Frankfort Square Park District
01.2000 - 01.2004
Science Faculty
LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL
01.1993 - 01.1996
Laboratory Technician
Great Lakes Analytical
01.1992 - 01.1993
Laboratory Technician
Safety-Kleen Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1992
Education
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL01.2020
Master of Arts - Science Education
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
University Park, IL01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
KNOX COLLEGE
Galesburg, IL01.1991
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Pedagogical Proficiency
- Subject Knowledge
- Orientation and Training Programs
- Instructional Material Creation
- Planning and Coordination
- Needs Analysis
- Inclusive Teaching Methods
- Partnership Building
- Strategic Planning
- Collaborative Mindset
Awards
- Winner of Exelon MSI Green Lab Grant
- Member of Cognia Accreditation Review Team (2021)
- Davidson Chemistry Teaching Award Finalist (2018, 2019)
- Author of Chemistry AP & WE Modules (Green Chemistry, Clean Water)
- Member of College Board Instructional Design Team (2018)
- Over 50 hours of CPDU credits annually
Timeline
Afterschool STEM Specialist
ACT NOW ILLINOIS
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal of Academics
MOTHER MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2019 - 05.2022
Department Chair
MOTHER MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2019
Pre-School Aide and Recreational Program Instructor
Frankfort Square Park District
01.2000 - 01.2004
Science Faculty
LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL
01.1993 - 01.1996
Laboratory Technician
Great Lakes Analytical
01.1992 - 01.1993
Laboratory Technician
Safety-Kleen Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1992
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Science Education
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
KNOX COLLEGE
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