Kim Roberts
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Experienced classroom teacher offering 29-year background in Elementary Education. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with students, parents and school faculty and staff. Passionate about helping children develop physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer School Lead Administrator
Norfolk Public Schools
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Developed strategic plans to guide departmental growth while aligning with overall organizational goals and objectives.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing staff schedules, workloads, and assignments.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by organizing team-building activities and fostering open dialogue among employees.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Maintained a secure working environment by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mary Calcott Elementary
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Second Grade Teacher
Mary Calcott Elementary School
2018.08 - 2021.06
- Managed procedures and expectations of department as grade level chairperson
- Performed development of Common Formative Assessments in reading for grade level team of 4 and 80 students
- Served on school Leadership Committee
- Served on school Safe and Secure Committee
- Served as History and Social Science Lead Teacher for 30 staff members
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
New Teacher Mentor
Mary Calcott Elementary
2017.08 - Current
- Provided support to Teacher Mentors and Teacher Mentees
- Performed activities and professional development for teachers
- Supervised [5] teacher mentors and relationships with new teacher mentees.
Summer School Facilitator
Crossroads School
2017.07 - 2017.07
- Provided support to 10 teachers and 150 students
- Supervised daily activities of summer school program
- Managed disciplinary process
SOL Facilitator
Mary Calcott Elementary
2017.02 - 2017.05
- Supervised and coordinated SOL program of 96 students
- Maintained accurate and complete records
- Performed task to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Enforced school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations
Administrative Intern
Oceanair Elementary School
5 2014 - 6 2014
- Facilitated school-wide and departmental data dialogue around school achievement
- Assisted revising School Improvement Plan
- Created staff duty schedule for 35 staff members
- Interviewed potential hires at teacher Job Fair
- Assisted Strategic Planning Team to develop school mission, vision, and philosophy
- Participated in student disciplinary process
- Analyzed data to improve instruction
- Observed teacher instruction
- Attended Principals Summer Training Institute
First Grade Teacher
Mary Calcott Elementary
1995.08 - 2018.06
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
First Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Education
No Degree - Educational Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia05.2026
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership and Administration
George Washington University
2121 I Street NW, Washington, DC 200522015
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 235041993
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue, Norfolk Virginia 235041990
Skills
- Teacher supervision and support
- Professional Development Presentations
- Teacher Mentor/Coach
- Program Development
- School data evaluation
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Active community involvement
- Instructional best practices
- Extremely organized
- Data management
Affiliations
Member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Certification
Certified in Educational Leadership and Administration
Endorsed in Supervision and Administration Pre-K thru 12
Timeline
Summer School Lead Administrator
Norfolk Public Schools
2024.06 - 2024.08
First Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mary Calcott Elementary
2021.08 - 2023.06
Second Grade Teacher
Mary Calcott Elementary School
2018.08 - 2021.06
New Teacher Mentor
Mary Calcott Elementary
2017.08 - Current
Summer School Facilitator
Crossroads School
2017.07 - 2017.07
SOL Facilitator
Mary Calcott Elementary
2017.02 - 2017.05
First Grade Teacher
Mary Calcott Elementary
1995.08 - 2018.06
Administrative Intern
Oceanair Elementary School
5 2014 - 6 2014
No Degree - Educational Leadership
Regent University
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership and Administration
George Washington University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Norfolk State University
Certified in Educational Leadership and Administration
Endorsed in Supervision and Administration Pre-K thru 12
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