Kimberly L. Foley
Evergreen Park,Illinois
Summary
Middle School ELA educator with over 21 years of experience in teaching English and reading. Excellent lesson planning, classroom management, and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 8 ELA Teacher
Central Middle School
Evergreen Park, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and creativity in the classroom.
- Adapted content material to suit different levels of understanding among learners.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop strategies for improving student outcomes.
- Designed alternative assessment techniques such as portfolios or rubrics.
- Attended professional development sessions related to ELA instruction.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development.
Grade 6-8 ELA Teacher
Children of Peace Catholic School
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Used data from various assessments to inform teaching practices and small group instruction
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Educated students on comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and language skills through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Middle school team lead August 2019 to the present; Acting administrator when principal out of the building as well as summer school 2022
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop strategies for improving student outcomes.
- Adapted content material to suit different levels of understanding among learners.
Grade 5-7 ELA Teacher
Visitation Catholic School
Chicago, IL
03.2010 - 05.2014
- Used various teaching methods to engage the students in the learning process, including whole group, small group, individual and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education
- Administered and analyzed various diagnostic assessments to help guide differentiated instruction
- Enhanced students’ academic growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques, including RtI instruction and differentiated instruction
- Implemented an effective and balanced literacy and writing block that incorporated the Common Core Standards and 6 + 1 Writing Traits
- Built and maintained a strong, positive home to school relationship with parents by keeping them informed of their student’s progress
- Promoted positive classroom behavior by utilizing PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
- Led Universal Team in developing and integrating PBIS school-wide
Education
Reading Specialist Certificate, K-12 -
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12.2013
Master of Arts - Reading
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12.2013
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.1993
Skills
- Licensed in Illinois
- Development and implementation of consistent behavior expectations
- Worked with a diverse group of learners, including DHH students
- Schedule Creation
Timeline
Grade 8 ELA Teacher
Central Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Grade 6-8 ELA Teacher
Children of Peace Catholic School
08.2015 - 07.2023
Grade 5-7 ELA Teacher
Visitation Catholic School
03.2010 - 05.2014
Reading Specialist Certificate, K-12 -
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - Reading
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Winona State University
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