Kimberly R Holden
Frisco,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher 5th Grade Science/SS
Daffron Elementary School
Plano, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade Math, Science, SS, GT 30
Dr. James "Red" Duke Elementary
Manvel, TX
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
Lead Teacher 4th Grade Science/Science Chair
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY
Houston, TX.
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 4th grade Science.
- Created lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 27 students.
- Ensured that all Science teachers felt prepared before and after teaching a lesson.
- Piloted new Science 4th grade curriculum for entire KIPP Houston region.
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade Math
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY
Houston, TX.
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Founding Lead Teacher 4th Grade Math/Math Chair
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY
Houston, TX.
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Applied positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 27 students.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Ensured that grade level math teachers felt set up for success before and teaching a lesson.
Admissions Representative
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE
Houston, TX.
12.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Director of Admissions (Interim)
National American University Holdings Inc.
Houston, TX.
01.2012 - 12.2012
Lead Teacher
GARY LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gary, IN.
07.2006 - 07.2010
- Taught all core subjects ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Organized field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
Insurance Sales Agent
American Family Insurance
Chicago, IL
03.2002 - 01.2004
Education
Certified To Teach Generalist Early Childhood - 6th Grade Texas Certified To Teach English As A Second Language - Elementary Education
Texas Teachers
Houston, TX2016
Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Calumet College of St. Joseph
2004
Skills
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google/Google classroom, Adobe Express, Microsoft TEAMS, Nearpod
- Interactive Learning
- Strong organizational, verbal, written and planning skills
- Grade Book, Data Entry, School Runner, Skyward, Eduphoria, Edugence, Pinnacle
- Motivated to grow as a professional
- Conflict Resolution
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive rapport and collaboration with parents, students and staff
- Distance Learning
- Multitasker
Accomplishments & Achievements
- tutorials
- Professional Developments
- Mentorship Program
- Yearly 90% of students met or exceeded projected yearly growth goal for NWEA/MAP
- State Testing-Proven track record of student success, STAAR
- Academic achievement in science (distinction 2022)
- Nominated for teacher of the year (2019)
- Science chair (2016-2018)
- Award reflecting more than 87% of students passing ISTEP- math (2010)
- Model classroom used for learning walks (2008-2010)
Timeline
Lead Teacher 5th Grade Science/SS
Daffron Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade Math, Science, SS, GT 30
Dr. James "Red" Duke Elementary
07.2018 - 08.2020
Lead Teacher 4th Grade Science/Science Chair
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY
08.2016 - 07.2018
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade Math
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY
08.2015 - 08.2016
Founding Lead Teacher 4th Grade Math/Math Chair
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY
08.2013 - 08.2015
Admissions Representative
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE
12.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Director of Admissions (Interim)
National American University Holdings Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2012
Lead Teacher
GARY LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL
07.2006 - 07.2010
Insurance Sales Agent
American Family Insurance
03.2002 - 01.2004
Certified To Teach Generalist Early Childhood - 6th Grade Texas Certified To Teach English As A Second Language - Elementary Education
Texas Teachers
Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Calumet College of St. Joseph
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