Kimberly J. Kester
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
A career as an Elementary Teacher where skills and knowledge from past teaching experience, education, and past job experience would be effectively utilized. Proactive and caring worker with 18 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Myself
09.2018 - Current
- Collaborates with students one on one/small group to complete assignments, identify holes and correct weaknesses.
- Uses positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Trained in distant learning and teaches students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Supports students with helpful study habits by way of understanding state/performance assessment language known as SBAC tools
- Collaborate with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Teach and assist students in such areas as needed and created tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
5th Grade Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Kagan based lessons to harbor constructive conversations
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Familiar and comfortable with most curriculum
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Colton-Joint Unified School District
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Signed a temporary one year teaching contract
- 5th grade General, Daily lesson plans
- In charge of grades
- Use of iReady, Renaissance, Illuminate, AR, and Read Theory to track student progress
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences
- Differentiate instruction
- Follows district curriculum
- Updated documentation for school and individual records.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes in field by completing training courses and attending conferences.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
General Education Substitute Teacher
Redlands Unified School District
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Certificated Staff
- 4th grade long term maternity assignment
- Lesson Planning
- Implementing Standards
- In charge of the day to day procedures and instruction
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Alhambra Unified School District
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Certificated Staff
- Knowledge of all Arizona State Standards-4th grade
- Conducts parent/teacher conferences
- Calculated grades for 4 quarters
- Implemented a positive behavior plan
- Attends all professional developments/grade level planning
- Attends all faculty meetings
- Teaches SFA(success for all) reading program
- Creates lessons based on the needs of my students
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
San Marino Unified School District
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Grade ∗ Certificated Staff
- Knowledge of California State Standards-3rd grade
- Conducted parent/teacher conferences ∗ Calculated grades for 3 trimesters
- Implemented a positive behavior plan
- Planned differentiated instruction ∗ Attended professional developments/grade level planning ∗ Attended faculty meetings
- Attended the “Good Teacher” conference-Southern California region
- Worked independently and collaborated with other elementary education professionals and used defined pedagogical processes.
- Upgraded and expanded skills regularly to meet changing job, cultural and educational requirements.
Special Education Teacher
San Marino Unified School District
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Grades 3-5
- Knowledge of grades 3-5 school district curriculum
- Case Manager
- Lesson Planning-including differentiated instruction
- Conducted IEP Meetings
- Managing Staff
- CAPA Training
- CPI Training
- Attended various conferences/professional developments ∗ Attended faculty meetings
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Director of Learning
KnowledgePoints Learning Center
07.2005 - 08.2006
- Performed interviews of potential tutors ∗ Organized testing material for students ∗ Signed student s up for tutor hours ∗ Created an environment that was successful and productive for students to learn
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
Substitute Teacher
San Diego City Schools
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Take on everyday duties of a contracted teacher
- Follow the “Blueprint for Success”
- Prepare lesson plans
- Follow school guidelines
- Instill in a child the importance of learning
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Academic Coordinator/Curriculum Developer
Carlsbad Education Foundation
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Kid’s Care
- Designing after school academic based programs
- Implementing programs focused on enrichment
- Communicating with Instructors
- Record Keeping
- Attending all necessary trainings
- Attending all required site meetings
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
San Diego City Schools
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Substitute Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary Sixth Grade
- Taking on daily responsibilities as a contracted teacher
- Set up positive discipline plan
- Administered state testing
- Responsible for grades
- Designed lesson plans
- Parent conferences
Mathematics Instructor, Social Studies Instructor, Art Instructor
San Diego City Schools
01.2003 - 04.2003
- Term Substitute Dana Middle School Sixth Grade
- Responsible for daily lesson planning
- Implemented Classroom Management, Attended all district required education seminars
- Followed California Standards
- Responsible for grades and report cards
- Kept a clear communication with parents
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Student Teacher
Student Teaching
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Second Grade GATE/Seminar class-Cabrillo Elementary
- Fourth Grade GATE class-Loma Portal Elementary
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Education
No Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Human Development
University of San Diego
08.2000
Skills
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Building Confidence Through Positive Reinforcement
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Family Involvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance tracking
- Learning styles
- Study strategies
- Confidence building
- Student and parent relations
- Group tutoring
- Feedback provision
- Skill building
- Concept explanation techniques
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Increase student's growth average by 35%.
- Facilitate comforting State and Benchmark Assessment prep through breaking down "Testing" language with SBAC Tools.
- Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Use positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Teach students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborate with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference, and learning style.
- Teach and assist students in such areas as needed and create tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
Additional Information
- National Charity League, San Marino Chapter 1990-1996 Award recognition for 750 hours of community service.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2024 - 11.2024
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Colton-Joint Unified School District
10.2021 - 04.2022
General Education Substitute Teacher
Redlands Unified School District
01.2020 - 03.2020
Private Tutor
Myself
09.2018 - Current
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Alhambra Unified School District
10.2014 - 06.2015
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
San Marino Unified School District
06.2007 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher
San Marino Unified School District
10.2006 - 06.2007
Director of Learning
KnowledgePoints Learning Center
07.2005 - 08.2006
Academic Coordinator/Curriculum Developer
Carlsbad Education Foundation
09.2004 - 06.2005
San Diego City Schools
01.2004 - 01.2004
Mathematics Instructor, Social Studies Instructor, Art Instructor
San Diego City Schools
01.2003 - 04.2003
Substitute Teacher
San Diego City Schools
09.2002 - 06.2006
Student Teacher
Student Teaching
01.2002 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Human Development
University of San Diego
No Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
National University
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