Kimberly Whitfield
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Educational Objective : An enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success. Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills with all students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 25 years of experience to long-term position. Maintain high expectations, rigor and promote the academic achievement of all students. I'm open to continuous professional learning to promote new strategies to enhance student learning.
Professional Summary: Professional educator with robust experience in teaching English Language Arts. Demonstrates strong focus on fostering collaborative classroom environments and achieving measurable academic results. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and adapting to evolving educational needs. Reliable and adaptable, providing supportive and effective learning experience. A dedicated teacher with the ability to instruct students with a wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments which is devoted to student learning. I'm compassionate with addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences. A teacher with a solid background in educating students with the NC Common Core curriculum. .Demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Implements coherent and research-based curriculum. Fully invested in each student and committed to delivering positive learning experiences. Focused on engaging instructional tools to inform and educate.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
12.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning and comprehension.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and student engagement activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking and real-world application of concepts.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Durham County Schools, Shephard Middle School
Durham, NC
04.2021 - 06.2025
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated ELA with other subjects.
Teacher
Wake County Schools
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Consistent with reviewing curriculum and devising alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Delivered online and face to face Instruction using Google Classroom during COVID.
- Utilize Remote learning Instructional tools Google Classroom, FlipGrid, Padlet and Jamboard.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including remote learning.
- Connect with parents and community organizations to promote involvement during remote learning to increase student attendance and engagement.
- Apply curriculum with digital learning and wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Wayne County Schools
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Fourth-Fifth Grade Educator.
- Utilized classroom management strategies.
- Incorporate differentiation in curriculum to reach all students in the classroom.
- Analyzed student data to guide my instructional practices.
- Rigorous lessons with Higher Order Question Stems ( D.O.K. )
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Greene County Schools - Snow Hill N.C.Greene Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Sixth Grade Educator English Language Arts.
- Instructional curriculum includes facilitating multicultural literature to students.
- Provide rigorous instruction common core based instruction to diverse groups of students.
- Facilitated student learning and use data to assess the student's individual needs.
- Promoted student engagement throughout lessons using differentiation using curriculum maps & technology.
- Collaborated with team members , attended PLC, & grade level meeting regarding student needs.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Wayne County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
- North Drive Elementary School Fourth Grade Educator.
- Collaborated with team teachers regarding the common core standards & implementation.
- Targeted twenty first century skills to promote student success in the classroom.
- Analyzed student data for planning instructional curriculum.
Third Grade Teacher
Lenoir County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2011
- First-Third Grade Educator - Five Years.
- Implemented strategies, which promote higher order thinking skills.
- Provide differentiated instruction for students who are at risk in academic areas.
- Promoted Phonemic Awareness /Segmenting Blending unfamiliar words.
- Responsible for identifying students who were at risk using Dibels data.
- Utilized Florida center Activity resources to assist with reading interventions.
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Wake County Schools
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Assisted with developing grade level appropriate curriculum.
- Supported teacher with daily activities and duties within the school & classroom.
- Attended and participated in special education staff conferences and annual review meetings.
- Collaborated with teacher to assure that goals and objectives were appropriate.
- (Team Building).
EC Teacher
Hoke County Schools, Scurlock Elementary School
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Developed ways to assist with the psychological needs of students.
- Created lesson plans to reach a cross-categorical grade levels classroom.
- Taught character education classes to help promote positive self awareness.
Education
Masters - Elementary Ed. Management
Strayer University
Raleigh, N.C.07-2011
Bachelors Elementary Ed. -
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05-1998
Skills
- Proficient in content areas (K-7)
- Lesson Planning/Unpacking Curriculum
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Growth mindset
- Assessment test taking strategies
- Special needs support
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills/Time management
- Technology Integration
- Professional Learning Community
- Student Relationship Building
Certification
- Permanent Certification in Elementary Education (K-6) NC
- Provisional Middle Grades (6-9)
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
12.2025 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Durham County Schools, Shephard Middle School
04.2021 - 06.2025
Teacher
Wake County Schools
05.2020 - 04.2021
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Wayne County Schools
08.2016 - 04.2020
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Greene County Schools - Snow Hill N.C.Greene Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Fourth Grade Teacher
Wayne County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
Third Grade Teacher
Lenoir County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2011
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Wake County Schools
08.2003 - 08.2007
EC Teacher
Hoke County Schools, Scurlock Elementary School
07.1998 - 06.2000
Masters - Elementary Ed. Management
Strayer University
Bachelors Elementary Ed. -
Fayetteville State University
Professional Interests
- Classroom Rigor/Data Driven Instruction
- Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities
- Dibels/MTSS/ NC Check In
- Research Based Instruction/School net Assessment