Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Teacher of The Year Award
Timeline
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Kim Grant

Cheektowaga

Summary

Professional educator with strong foundation in fostering student growth and academic achievement. Expertise in creating engaging lesson plans, managing classroom dynamics, and supporting individual learning needs. A collaborative team member focused on adaptability and delivering results. Skilled in communication, curriculum development, and behavior management.

Offering passion for fostering educational growth and readiness to learn and thrive in elementary school setting. Brings foundational knowledge in educational theory and skills in classroom management. Ready to use and develop creative lesson planning and effective communication in teaching role.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Education Instructor

Canisius College

-Taught multiple graduate level education classes

Graduate Education Instructor

D'youville College

-Taught multiple Graduate level education classes

Undergraduate and Graduate Education Instructor

Medaille College

-Taught 21 different education courses

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Clarence Central Schools
07.2003 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Organized engaging field trips to enhance curriculum content, exposing students to real-world applications of their studies.
  • Promoted parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Mentored new teachers within the school district, sharing valuable insights gained from years of experience in the profession.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect among students.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
  • Served as a grade-level team leader, coordinating efforts among colleagues to improve overall teaching practices within the school community.
  • Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
  • Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Title 1 Reading Specialist

Buffalo Public School District
09.1993 - 06.2003
  • Conducted professional development workshops for staff members on effective reading instruction techniques.
  • Utilized technology effectively to enhance lessons and track student progress over time.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly.
  • Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in the school''s literacy curriculum.
  • Enhanced student reading comprehension by implementing targeted instructional strategies and individualized support.

Education

Associate of Science -

Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Literacy

Medaille College
Buffalo, NY

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Individualized learning
  • diagnosing and prescribing detailed remediation plans

Accomplishments

  • Earned Teacher of the Year award, Erie County Youth Best, 1999
  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
  • Facilitated new teacher training of writing and reading curriculum
  • Literacy Team
  • Department Chair

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certification - N.Y. Department of Education.
  • Reading Specialist Certification - N.Y. Department of Education.
  • Extensive Lucy Calkins training
  • 6 + 1 Trainer Certificate
  • True Colors Trainer Certificate
  • Conflict Resolution Trainer Certificate
  • Phonics 1st trained


Teacher of The Year Award

   The parents of the students in my classroom nominated me for this award.

Timeline

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Clarence Central Schools
07.2003 - Current

Title 1 Reading Specialist

Buffalo Public School District
09.1993 - 06.2003

Graduate Education Instructor

Canisius College

Graduate Education Instructor

D'youville College

Undergraduate and Graduate Education Instructor

Medaille College

Associate of Science -

Hilbert College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Literacy

Medaille College

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Canisius College
Kim Grant