Kimberly Wilson
Olympia,WA
Summary
Driven Kindergarten Teacher with a track record of fostering student engagement and development at Tumwater School District. Excelled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, enhancing academic growth and emotional well-being. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and collaboration, contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Demonstrated leadership in educational settings, promoting inclusive and dynamic teaching strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Tumwater School District
Tumwater, WA
07.2010 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Yelm Community Schools
08.2006 - 06.2010
Teacher, Leadership skills in the building and district
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Tumwater High School
Tumwater, WA06.2002
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Social skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Early Reading
- Emotional Support
- Educational Games
- Elementary Education
- Special Needs Support
- Child Development
- Student needs assessment
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Student Counseling
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Student Engagement and Development
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Relationship Building
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Common core
- Behavior Modeling
- Community involvement
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Special Education
- Problem-Solving
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Learning Strategies
- Individual Student Instruction
- Student Learning Support
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Conflict Resolution
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Student Needs Assessments
- School Community Relations
- District Standards
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Tumwater School District
07.2010 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Yelm Community Schools
08.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Washington University
High School Diploma -
Tumwater High School