KIMBERLY J. LEVINE
Perkiomenville,PA
Summary
Engaging and passionate teaching professional certified in Elementary Education and licensed in Pennsylvania. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate a broad range of learning styles that encourage students to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 Art Teacher
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
01.2020 - Current
- Effectively provides instruction to diverse population of students by planning efficiently, providing written lesson plans in prescribed form, delivering instruction effectively, presenting the appropriate content, providing opportunities for student involvement in the learning process and assessing student progress
- Creates and plans a daily program of instruction based on curriculum guides and provides experiences appropriate to the age level so that elementary and middle school students achieve success academically and socially
- Cultivates a safe and healthy learning environment by developing and implementing arts curriculum to provide learning opportunities to meet National Core Art Standards (NCAS) and PA Standards
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning through the development of lesson plans and instructional materials that translate into positive learning experiences
- Establishes and maintains relationships with families through regular communication, updates, and opportunities for involvement
- Manages classroom behavior inside and outside of the classroom, encouraging positive behavior and development of desirable social skills
- Manages a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests
- Enhances student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons
Elementary Teacher, 1st and 3rd Grade
Holmesburg Christian Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Instrumental in fostering the ideal learning environment for pupils from diverse backgrounds, providing the opportunity to achieve academic excellence through a combination of rigor and innovation
- Performed ongoing assessments of child progress to successfully facilitate the transition to the next grade levels
- Influenced the advancement of STREAM-based Learning (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math)
- Consistently increased standards of pupil and student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and monitored and supported student progress
- Carefully mapped planning lessons, in the short, medium, and long term, appropriate to all student academic levels, taking a full part in joint planning and collaboration where appropriate
- Expert at establishing a learning culture within the classroom for children of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and languages, where students are positively supported and encouraged to do well in a climate of equal opportunity and security
- Collaborated with parents and caretakers to provide support and advice, building positive relationships to encourage involvement in educational endeavors
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
Education
Master of Education -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA01.2012
Skills
- Curricula Development
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
Certification
Pennsylvania Elementary Education Instructional I Certification (K-6) and PK-12 Art
Professional Development
Led, developed, and collaborated on key professional development courses for colleagues including:
- Equity
- Total Participation Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
Maximized school-wide incentive involvement as part of groups including Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Hobbies and Interests
Photography
Interior Design
Painting
Additional Experience
- ECCS Arts Magazine, Contributor
- Art Club, Holmesburg Christian Academy, Leader
- First Presbyterian School of Levittown, Kindergarten Teacher
- Dynamicare Therapy, Special Instructor
Timeline
K-8 Art Teacher
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 1st and 3rd Grade
Holmesburg Christian Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Education -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cairn University
Pennsylvania Elementary Education Instructional I Certification (K-6) and PK-12 Art
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