Kimberly S. Crenshaw
Ladson,SC
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills and experience developing and implementing curriculum in teaching science. Highly skilled at educating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Alston Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- 7th and 8th Grade GATE Science
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Robert Anderson Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2022
- 8th Grade GT and Regular Science
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher
Lakeside Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2017
- 6th-8th Grade GT and Regular Science
Teacher
Gettys Middle School
08.1998 - 07.2000
- 7th grade science
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SCCollege of Charleston
Charleston, SCSkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
Certification
Professional Certificate
- Elementary Education
- Middle Level Science
- HS Science
Endorsements
- Gifted and Talented
- Read to Succeed
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
- Dean's List
Related Experience
- Head JV Cheerleading Coach, 05/2016 - Present, Anderson, SC, TL Hanna High School
- Assistant Cheerleading Coach, 08/2015 - 05/2016, Anderson, SC, Glenview Middle
- Cheerleading Coach, 05/2009 - 05/2015, Anderson, SC, Lakeside Middle
- Assistant Cheerleading Coach, 10/1997 - 07/2001, Clemson, SC, Clemson University
- Head Cheerleading Coach, 08/1995 - 07/1997, Conway, SC, Coastal Carolina University
Activities
- AVID Pathway Training, 07/2015 - 01/2016, AVID training in Middle Level Science, Critical Reading, and Writing Across the Content Areas
- Literacy Design Collaborative, 08/2010 - 06/2013, Anderson, SC, Participated in professional development program with Don Kirkwood to implement strategies to improve reading, writing and communication skills for students
- Inquiry in Motion Program, 08/2010 - 06/2013, Clemson, SC, Participated in professional development program with professor Dr. Jeff Marshall to establish the inquiry method of teaching in the classroom
- GK-12 Fellows and Mentors Program, 08/2003 - 05/2005, Clemson, SC, Worked with a graduate student to incorporate inquiry science activities in the classroom
- Research Experience for Teachers, Summer 2004, Clemson, SC, Participated in scientific research with professor Dr. Margaret Ptacek
Publications
Are We Looking at the Same Sun, Science Scope, National Science Teachers Association, September 2018 (co-author with Dr. Jeff Marshall and Robbie Higdon)
Timeline
Teacher
Alston Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Robert Anderson Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Teacher
Lakeside Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2017
Teacher
Gettys Middle School
08.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Professional Certificate
- Elementary Education
- Middle Level Science
- HS Science
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