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Kimberly L. Nash

Huntersville,NC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy with a positive attitude. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs.

Work History

Pre-K Instructional Coach

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.2016 - Current
  • Coach teachers to improve practices through differentiated professional development and modeling instructional strategies based on the gathering and recording of information using a coaching plan template to document teacher’s implementation of practices.
  • Meet diverse student population needs by supporting the planning and implementation of lessons with a wide variety of teaching strategies.
  • Provide on-site (via zoom during pandemic) embedded professional development through side-by-side coaching techniques, modeling lessons and use targeted teacher observations to enhance best practices in instructional presentation and delivery.
  • Provide constructive feedback and on-site support for teaching practices for the purpose of increasing teacher confidence and competence.
  • Develop a wide variety of materials (coaching plans, Creative Curriculum pacing guide, feedback forms, inventories, LETRS curriculum implementation pacing guide, etc.) for the purpose of executing and/or documenting activities and learnings.
  • During 20-21 pandemic, supported full remote classroom teachers in tailoring daily instruction to meet the needs of the remote environment.
  • Analyze student data to determine instructional needs and identify supporting research-based instructional strategies.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Respond to after hours email and telephone requests to provide teachers assistance with specific questions.
  • Maintain detailed excel data files to track students learning progress.

Board Member

Pioneer Springs Community School
07.2016 - 06.2021
  • Secretary of the Board, Chair of Academic Excellence Committee and Member of Governance and Academic Excellence Committees.
  • Recorded and presented for approval, copies of monthly Board Meeting minutes.
  • Monitored operational activities to ascertain effectiveness of results and which areas could use better oversight.
  • Assisted in developing school wide technology plan while maintaining fidelity to the nature based approach to learning.
  • Developed and reviewed annually the procedures for Board recruitment.
  • Assisted in creating, executing and reviewing annual strategic academic goals.

Elementary Tutor, Literacy Consultant

North Carolina Charter School
02.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Created and presented differentiated materials to staff, students and parents based on student data.
  • Designed “Student Summary Sheet” for teachers to provide critical data and information to student’s rising teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers to support individualized and student-driven academic goal setting.
  • Created and executed differentiated small group and one on one sessions (45-60 minutes) with elementary students focusing on math and reading skills based on formal and informal assessments.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of professional development and instructional materials.

Online Instructor, Post Graduate Level

University Of Phoenix
10.2009 - 06.2011
  • Facilitated Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Reading Methods for Secondary Settings course and Children’s Literature and Cultural Diversity course in an online environment with up to thirty graduate students.
  • Created and maintained syllabus for three and six-week courses as well as designed and utilized grading rubrics for individual assignments using Excel to provide timely feedback.
  • Collected, arranged and input information into University database system.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations, discussion threads and weekly assignments.

Education

Certification - Nutrition Consultant

Bauman College
Distance Learning/California
08.2020

Master of Science - Reading Specialist

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
05.2003

Master of Science - General Education

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Psychology

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.1996

Skills

  • Quickly learner of new skills and able to apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity Great
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Adult Learning Principles
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Building Rapport and Trust
  • Maintain Records
  • Facilitating Online Learning
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Individual and Small Group Instruction (adults and children)
  • Clear Instruction and Communication
  • Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
  • Instructional and Classroom Practices

Timeline

Pre-K Instructional Coach

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.2016 - Current

Board Member

Pioneer Springs Community School
07.2016 - 06.2021

Elementary Tutor, Literacy Consultant

North Carolina Charter School
02.2014 - 08.2016

Online Instructor, Post Graduate Level

University Of Phoenix
10.2009 - 06.2011

Certification - Nutrition Consultant

Bauman College

Master of Science - Reading Specialist

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science - General Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Psychology

Vanderbilt University
Kimberly L. Nash