Kimberly S. Reed
Crooksville,OH
Summary
Passionate and dynamic, with a proven track record at Crooksville Exempted Village School District, I excel in differentiated instruction and fostering social-emotional learning. Leveraging classroom instruction and behavior management skills, I've significantly enhanced reading independence and academic growth, creating a nurturing environment for diverse learners to thrive.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Crooksville Exempted Village School District
Crooksville, OH
08.2005 - Current
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
First / Third Grade Reading Teacher
Crooksville Exempted Village School District
Crooksville, OH
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
- Provided individualized support to struggling readers through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Cultivated a passion for reading among students.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Employed diverse instructional strategies, including guided reading and phonics instruction, to teach literacy concepts.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH08-2017
Bachelor of Science in Education P-3
Ohio University
Athens06-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Certification - LETRS
American College of Education
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Early reading
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Fine motor skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Early childhood development
- Academic record-keeping
- Excellent classroom management
Affiliations
- I was either the Varsity, J.V., Freshman, and Junior High Volleyball Coach from 2007-2022. I also helped develop, coach, and organize the Crooksville Youth Volleyball program from 2011-2021.
- I have worked in every 21 Century After School Program
Certification
Pupil-Activity Permit:
- Training in Fundamentals of Coaching, CPR, First Aid, Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Mental Health.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Crooksville Exempted Village School District
08.2005 - Current
First / Third Grade Reading Teacher
Crooksville Exempted Village School District
08.2003 - 05.2005
Pupil-Activity Permit:
- Training in Fundamentals of Coaching, CPR, First Aid, Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Mental Health.
Master of Science - Reading
Muskingum University
Bachelor of Science in Education P-3
Ohio University
Some College (No Degree) - Certification - LETRS
American College of Education