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Kimora Adams

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bright Horizons Children's Center, adept at lesson planning and fostering parent-teacher communication. Skilled in motivating students and managing classrooms, I create engaging, child-centered curricula that promote individual growth and development. Committed to building strong relationships and enhancing learning experiences for diverse learners.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Center
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and delivered NAEYC-aligned, child-centered curriculum tailored to individual developmental needs and interests.
  • Ensured child health, safety, and continuous supervision in compliance with state regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained active, daily communication with parents via My Bright Day and facilitated regular parent-teacher developmental conferences.
  • Utilized observational assessment tools, portfolios, and anecdotal notes to guide individualized learning and track progress.
  • Collaborated with teaching teams and leadership to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.

Camp Counselor

NYC Parks & Recreation
The Bronx, NY
07.2016 - 08.2023
  • Supervised daily activities for diverse groups, ensuring safety and engagement.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate recreational programs to enhance participant enjoyment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive camp environment, fostering teamwork and respect.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.

• Worked at the front desk, while making free and Paid memberships and answering phone in friendly and professional manner

Student Teacher

Westminster Community Charter School
Buffalo, NY
03.2023 - 05.2023

Maintained a general classroom environment of 15 students from ages 6-7 years old Demonstrated effective communication with lead teacher to create and execute lesson plans ,Helped students effectively learn phonics, math, science, and social studies.

Student Teacher

Aspire Of WNY
Buffalo, NY
01.2023 - 03.2023

Maintained a special-needs classroom environment of 11 students from ages 8-11\nyears old\nDemonstrated effective communication with lead teacher to create and execute\nlesson plans\nWestminster Community Charter School, Cheektowaga, NY Kindergarten\nMaintained a general classroom environment of 15 students from ages 6-7 years old\nDemonstrated effective communication with lead teacher to create and execute\nlesson plans

Group Leader

East Side House Settlement
The Bronx, NY
09.2018 - 01.2019

Plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and art activities with school-aged children.

• Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, as well as to adhere to schoolwide procedures while always keeping the needs, safety, and care of children your primary focus.

• Build a positive relationship with the after-school participants in our care, and foster positive connections between participants and mutual support and the desire to learn, grow and develop. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.

• Communicate day-to-day programmatic difficulties, problems and/or concerns in a professional and appropriate manner.

• Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role. Maintain program rules and regulations as well as adhere to schoolwide procedures while always keeping the student’s need as the highest priority.

• Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy.

• Create a cohesive and effective staff team. Work effectively and cooperatively with parents, teachers and community partners to supervise and ensure quality services are provided to students

• Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Director.

• Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies; be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day, and provide Supervisors with confirmation.

• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional 15 hours of training minimum during the school year.

• Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.

• Perform other duties as assigned as necessary for the success of the program.

• Adhere to all Department of Health and East Side House Standards.

• Supervise volunteers and junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Daemen University
Buffalo, NY
05-2023

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Key decision making
  • Lesson development
  • Relationship building
  • Motivating students
  • Small group instruction
  • Critical thinking

Certification

Educating All Students (EAS)

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Center
09.2023 - Current

Student Teacher

Westminster Community Charter School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Aspire Of WNY
01.2023 - 03.2023

Group Leader

East Side House Settlement
09.2018 - 01.2019

Camp Counselor

NYC Parks & Recreation
07.2016 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Daemen University
Kimora Adams