Kimberly Lynn McCallum
APO,United States
Summary
Seasoned educator with over 18 years of teaching experience with DoDEA (Pac West). Believes in diversity, equity and inclusion and provides students with exceptional learning opportunities at all levels of learning and supports their educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of differentiated instruction. Collaborates and consults with other educators and outside agencies to provide the professional and eduction resources that optimizes student learning. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship fostering their feeling of being welcomed, respected, engaged, and empowered .
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
DODEA Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with school educational teams to develop meaningful professional learning plans to develop rigorous teaching and learning practices.
- Used learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development , and validation of instructional material when planning lessons.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Attended department meetings to develop, update course curricula, evaluate the effectiveness of instructional educational programs, to include the development of written and performance tests, surveying instruments, determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
Continuous School Improvement Leadership Team
Humphreys High School
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted Humphreys High School in the Cognia district accreditation process for the Pac West District
- Passionate about learning and committed to continuous school improvement.
- Collaborated with CSI members to analyze school data for its alignment with schools
- Certified in the ELEOT and it to evaluate teaches in teacher-lead walk-through rounds
- Studied and analyzed the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional educational programs with in the school
- Assisted in data gathering and the presentation during the accreditation process.
English Teacher
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Osan Middle High School
07.2019 - 08.2022
- At OMHS, I use and analyze data from various assessments to determine techniques, tools, and strategies to improve learning and guide instruction
- Daily I use data to backwards plan for standards-based instruction to align assessment methodology to instructional goals
- Ability to use appropriate research strategies to promote an environment for improvement for student achievement by implementing affordances and hindrances in student learning and motivation in class
- In addition, I incorporate appropriate instructional or program materials as well as technology to reinforce extended skills
- All lessons and units are aligned and implemented to adopt DoDEA CCR standards, and curriculum/written lesson plans, including differentiated activities, posted objectives, and learning activities/assessments
- Understanding current issues in Special Education from differing perspectives
- Proficiently design units and lessons following DoDEA's Instructional Framework 20-60-20 with the sequencing and interrelating instruction that supports cross-disciplinary learning
- Application of effective instruction to improve instructional practices
- Having used inquiry-based learning in several units is supported by DoDEA-adopted materials
- While in my first year (2021), the 8th-grade students' DCAS scores were above average
- Students with IEPs scores averaged 2.5; students with 504s scores averaged 3.0 and general education students' scores averaged 3.5
- (All scores are from a 4-point scale.) I am still waiting for my scores regarding 2022's test
- That same year, my Advanced Placement Assessment scores were not good; however, after much reflection and collaboration with professional learning communities, my student scores improved immensely
- That next year ninety percent of the students earned a passing score of 3 or higher
- Accomplishment: I completed all of the DODEA Site Literacy Training for teacher leaders
- I also facilitated literacy techniques with teachers one-on-one and in large group settings.
Site Literacy Leader
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Osan Middle High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teacher.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Worked closely with instructors to assist in implementation College and Career Readiness Standards.
- Completed all the Site Literacy Leader training during its implementation.
- Presented CCRS strategies to teacher
AVID Site Coordinator
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Humphreys Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- As AVID Site Coordinator provided additional opportunities for professional development for teachers
- Recruited, introduced, and implemented the AVID program to the rising 6th-grade population
- Doubled the number of AVID recruits (schoolwide) from the previous year (20 to 44)
- Found and scheduled guest speakers at least once a month for AVID students
- Supervised fundraising efforts that were conducted for the AVID program that follow DoDEA regulations and school accounting procedures
- Scheduled, attended, and recorded minutes that collected and logged data for AVID Site Team which met weekly
- Advertised AVID achievements in the Phoenix Flyer
- Completed the Secondary Coaching and Certificate Instruction (CCI)
- Scheduled and planned study trips to college campuses around the Korean peninsula
- Collaborated with teachers and counselors to solicit student recommendations for AVID
- Created, maintained/updated the AVID certification binder
- Generated correspondence as needed to include letters of appreciation, invitations, acceptance, and recommendations to the student population
- Collaborated and facilitated a University of San Diego course (AVID Site Team- Engaged) with the AVID ISS giving DoDEA teachers the opportunity to gain recertification credit
- Knowledgeable of terms associated with educational technology
- Integrate skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening for effective communication in educational settings.
English Department Chair
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Humphreys Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Met and represented the English department during executive meetings.
- Addressed problems of practice, and examining student work to ensure the fidelity of implementation and achieve positive student results.
- Engaged staff in differentiated active learning experiences that increase the application and transfer of the learning into daily work practices.
- Promote best practices in standards-based instruction, assessment, student-centered learning environments, learning outcomes, shared leadership, facilitation skills, and reflective practice.
- Collaborated with The Stars and Stripes (Asia) to help make the April edition,” Month of the Military Child” a schoolwide success. Over 200 students contributed to support this campaign.
- Lead collaborations regarding ongoing analysis of data to increase student achievement
- Assessed the learning outcomes, design, and effectiveness of curricula and professional learning, using formative and summative assessment tools.
- Administered the SRI and PARCC scores were reviewed to identify learning gaps.
- Identified learning gaps and created SMART goals to fill the learning gaps.
- Coached 2/3rds (7th and 8th) of the ELA department to 78% of the students to meet or surpass the benchmarks set by the PARCC test.
- Collaborate with 5th and 6th-grade teachers to better prepare the rising 5th graders for the rigors of middle school.
- Coached ELA teachers to raise student comprehension SRI scores and to develop rigorous teaching and learning practices.
Site Literacy Leader
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Humphreys Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Implemented the speaking and listening portion of the CCRS while continuing to provide reinforcement with the reading and writing college and career readiness standards through collaboration with teachers
- At the middle school level, encouraged and supported teachers from all content areas with their efforts to interpret the instructional shifts through a discipline-specific lens
- Coached teachers to use DoDEA-approved instructional materials that align with their textbooks, Core Six, and AVID strategies which best promote students’ learning of disciplinary literacy.
- Worked as a colleague across and within school(s) to serve as a consultant, coach, collaborator, presenter, and facilitator to support the implementation of College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) for teaching and learning.
English Language Arts 7 and AVID
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA) : Humphreys Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2020
- As a teacher, supported the DoDEA's mission to educate, engage and empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world
- Took care of the educational needs of the majority of the 7th-grade students by providing them with standard-based lessons designed to promote college and career readiness for all students
- Analyzed and reflected on the impact of standard-based instruction on student achievement and engagement
- Improved student average on Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) exam by 78%
- Assessed, recorded, and reported on the holistic development, progress, and behavior of students
- Promotes excitement about learning, incorporating projects, educational games, and research projects into the curriculum
- Developed and collaborated skills for student success through peer coaching and cooperative learning
- Skilled at using technology to provide rigorous and differentiated instruction to students of all learning levels
- Collaborated with administration, SPED teachers, counselors, parents, and students to create effective strategies, accommodations and modifications to enhance the learning of students with both learning and physical disabilities
- Demonstrated positive relationship skills with students, parents, district staff, and community members maintaining ongoing and effective communication
- Performed other duties and activities as instructed by the principal
- As the AVID teacher, provided guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters regarding their college and career readiness
- As the AVID teacher, I instructed students in Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading
- Modeled best instructional practices for the AVID program, like focus notetaking, test-taking techniques, and utilizing Costa’s level of questioning
- Provided and contributed to the oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
Site Literacy Leader
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Seoul American High School
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted in the implementation of the College and Career Readiness Standards for SAHS’s teachers
- Helped teachers align the principles of CCRS reading instructions to strategically utilize text-dependent questioning and engage students in close reading and Core Six strategies
- In addition to this, the Site Literacy Leader collaborated with teachers creating ideas for students to practice using complex text, using both individual and collaborative approaches on a regular basis
- In the second year of implementation, assisted both ELA and non-ELA teachers in aligning writing instruction with the curriculum
- During the collaboration, coached teachers to differentiate between producing provisional, readable, and polished writing.
English Department Chair
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA) : Seoul American High School
09.2014 - 06.2018
- At the high school level, the ELA Chair completed textbook inventories, attended budget meetings, and coordinated purchases for the upcoming year
- In addition to these duties, facilitated Tuesday’s collaboration
- The focus was aligned to assist students to gain academic success through reading comprehension and increase academic vocabulary
- With the implementation of the CCRSs, the ELA Chair was responsible for collecting all the ELA textbooks for DRMO (Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office)
- Ensured the entire department completed the training modules for the new curriculum
- During focused collaborations, facilitated meetings that targeted the “unpacking” of the new standards and reinforced the alignment with those standards to the Collections text, the model units, and other DoDEA-adopted materials
- In addition to these duties, started the discussion about common grading methods and policies that influenced the optimization of student achievement
- Collaborated with the testing coordinator to give school-wide standardized testing
- Informed administration of successes and difficulties that arose with the curriculum.
10th Honors: History & English; English 9-12; History 10
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Seoul American High School
09.2005 - 08.2018
- Created and taught standard-based lessons and activities that were aligned with DoDEA's mission of engaging and empowering students in a global society
- Created lessons that encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software (PhotoStory) and Internet that were aligned with district guidelines
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Created a positive behavior management plan to actively engage students by limiting behavior issues and used a variety of techniques
- Marked lesson notes, corrected errors, and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing and communication skills
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data, identify learning gaps, and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Maintained accurate and complete records for over 125 students per academic year
- Always preserve the confidentiality of student records and information (PII)
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literacy discussions
- Assisted students of all ability levels to develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Pursued professional development continually by attending DoDEA-sponsored educational teacher training (Honors, AVID, and Site Literacy Leader) workshops
- Assessed students' reading levels using data like the PSAT and SRI
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to differentiate the lessons which will meet ESL, 504, IEP, and GT students' varying needs and interests
- Completed training courses to stay current with new teaching methods and developments in the field
- Contributed to the positive academic and social tone of the school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for the academic community
- Proctored standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, PARCC, and ACT)
- Collaborated with Soldiers and community members to support Yongsan Garrison's community events
- Performed other duties as directed by the administration.
Education
Specialist of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
08.2024
UCLA Extension
07.2020
Master's degree - M. Ed: Teaching and Learning- Leadership
Liberty University
05.2018
Saint Martin's University
05.2001
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Saint Martin's University
08.1998
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Faculty Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Lecturing
- Team Teaching
- Student Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Exam Proctoring
- Classroom Management
- Testing Administration
- Technology Integration
- Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Literary Analysis
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Evening Phone
1.910.221.5555
Affiliations
Red Cross, Volunteer, 2018, 2022
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Timeline
Continuous School Improvement Leadership Team
Humphreys High School
09.2021 - Current
English Teacher
DODEA Schools
07.2021 - Current
Site Literacy Leader
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Osan Middle High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
AVID Site Coordinator
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Humphreys Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2020
English Teacher
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Osan Middle High School
07.2019 - 08.2022
English Department Chair
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Humphreys Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Site Literacy Leader
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Humphreys Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2020
English Language Arts 7 and AVID
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA) : Humphreys Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2020
Site Literacy Leader
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Seoul American High School
09.2016 - 06.2018
English Department Chair
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA) : Seoul American High School
09.2014 - 06.2018
10th Honors: History & English; English 9-12; History 10
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA): Seoul American High School
09.2005 - 08.2018
Specialist of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
UCLA Extension
Master's degree - M. Ed: Teaching and Learning- Leadership
Liberty University
Saint Martin's University
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Saint Martin's University
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