Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Photogapher, Crafter, Painter
Interests
Timeline
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Krista Kimberlin

Krista Kimberlin

Teacher/childcare
Jonesville,VA

Summary

Proven educator with extensive experience in Lee County Public Schools, adept at curriculum planning and classroom management. Excelled in lesson plan implementation and fostering mental health awareness, demonstrating a commitment to student progress and teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies. Also, a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher

Lee County Public School System
08.2017 - Current
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.

High School Phys. Ed/Health/Drivers Ed Teacher

Lee County Public Schools
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Communicated frequently with parents about their students driving status, and instructions for receiving drivers license.
  • Communicated with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Completed the required amount of in car driving with students to complete Drivers Education course.


Child Counselor

Family Preservation Services
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Tutored children that struggled to keep their attention on the given task.

Regular Babysitter (summer)

Friends/Family
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.

Student Volunteer

Bonner Scholarship at Emory & Henry College
08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others, such as painting, cleaning, pressure washing, gardening, landscaping, worked at a soup kitchen, and at a Boys & Girls Club.
  • Worked in team environment of approximately 10-20 people to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
  • Participated in weekly group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
  • Kept a detailed journal about each task we participated in.
  • Provided approximately 1200 hours of community service.

Daycare Worker

Lee Child Care
06.2007 - 08.2009

Summer Job while home from college.

June 2007-August 2007, June 2008-August 2008, June 2009-August 2009.

  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Emory And Henry College
Emory, VA
05.2011

Skills

  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Classroom Management
  • Mental health awareness
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Material Preparation
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • [CPR & AED CERTIFIED] - (2020-current)
  • (Sexual abuse in the workplace) Training - August 2024
  • FERPA - August 2024
  • Bloodborne Pathogens - August 2024


Photogapher, Crafter, Painter

I have been using photography as a side hobby for 14 years.  I have photographed weddings, engagements, parties, graduations, senior pictures, family pictures, etc.  

I have always been into crafting.  I have a laser engraver that I can personalize multiple items, such as wood, metal, glass, silicone, etc.

I enjoy painting and drawing.  It is a stress reliever for me.  I have taken approximately 12 art classes in my life.

Interests

I am interested in sports, exercising, lifting weights, photography, and animals

Timeline

Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher

Lee County Public School System
08.2017 - Current

High School Phys. Ed/Health/Drivers Ed Teacher

Lee County Public Schools
01.2013 - 08.2017

Child Counselor

Family Preservation Services
08.2011 - 01.2013

Regular Babysitter (summer)

Friends/Family
06.2010 - 07.2012

Daycare Worker

Lee Child Care
06.2007 - 08.2009

Student Volunteer

Bonner Scholarship at Emory & Henry College
08.2006 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Emory And Henry College
  • [CPR & AED CERTIFIED] - (2020-current)
  • (Sexual abuse in the workplace) Training - August 2024
  • FERPA - August 2024
  • Bloodborne Pathogens - August 2024


Krista KimberlinTeacher/childcare