Kimberly Wriedt
Colorado Springs,Co
Summary
Retired Teacher seeking part-time employment.
Well-versed in delivering differentiated instruction, while recognizing and appreciating the unique characteristics of gifted learners. Enthusiastic educator skillful in designing challenging and enriching opportunities for students and deeply committed to optimizing student success. Hands-on Gifted and Talented Teacher committed to encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted Resource Teacher
Colorado Springs School District #11
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experiences for all students
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest
- Collaborative development of Advanced Learning Plans with all Tier 3 identified students
- Ongoing communication with parents and teachers regarding best practices for students
Gifted Magnet Coordinator
Colorado Springs School District #11
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
Kindergarten Teacher
Colorado Springs School District #11
05.2007 - 08.2014
- Created, managed and participated in a variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
Education
Masters of Arts - early childhood education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Co05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - elementary education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Co12.1992
Skills
- Creativity
- Higher-order thinking
- Public Service
- Customer Service
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Recognizing unique characteristics of gifted learners
- Designing challenging opportunities
- Optimizing student success
Accomplishments
- Member of Steele Elementary Building Leadership Team
- RTI Coordinator
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Supervised team of Gifted Magnet Teachers
- Collaborated with team in the development and success of Gifted Magnet Program
- Successful development and implementation of Advanced Learning Plans for all Tier 3 students
- Promotion of self-understanding by providing project-based learning opportunities to students
- Development of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and social skills among stakeholders
- Gifted Education Endorsement
- School Committee Chairperson
- Supervised Classroom Aide
- Mentored student teacher
Timeline
Gifted Resource Teacher
Colorado Springs School District #11
08.2015 - 05.2024
Gifted Magnet Coordinator
Colorado Springs School District #11
05.2014 - 08.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Colorado Springs School District #11
05.2007 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - elementary education
University of Northern Colorado
Masters of Arts - early childhood education
University of Northern Colorado
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