Kimberly Scales Deal
Bowie,MD
Summary
Dedicated Community Advocate with over 20 years of empowering locally underserved communities. Skilled at connecting organizations, business owners and residents with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action within the community. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Term Substitute Teacher, Lead Teacher
PGCPS, MLK Jr. Middle School
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Aquatic Trainer
Enhance Training Champions Bowie
01.2010 - 03.2023
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Developed individualized training plans to achieve trainee readiness.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fyzical Therapy And Balance Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages, ethnic backgrounds and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Office Manager
Jay Tax Mitchellville
01.1999 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
Instructor Specialist
YMCA Of Washington, DC
08.2010 - 03.2020
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand their rights and express their views.
- Maintained positive relationships with the community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
- Assist individuals with referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Anointed Hands Physical Therapy
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Real Estate Settlement Agent
Sage Title
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Researched and analyzed complex claims to determine next steps and possible outcomes.
Settlement Agent/ Marketing Rep
Settlement Solutions
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Researched and analyzed individual parties' positions to understand dispute background.
- Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
- Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.
- Used mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
Head Start Teacher
Chesapeake Church
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Prince Georges County Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDSome College (No Degree) - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZHigh School Diploma -
Riverdale Baptist High School
Upper Marlboro, MD06.1986
Skills
- Relationship-building with students, faculty and parents
- Establishing partnerships with the community
- Providing assistance to homeless students
- Providing support for students and families in need
- Involving students and families in their educational process
- Fostering a positive climate and culture at school
- Learn new techniques and methods to positively impact the development of students
- The ability to work with children and a considerable amount of patience
- Effective communication with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively within a team to meet children's needs
Affiliations
Compassion International
www.compassion.com
A child-Advocacy ministry dedicated to releasing children in Africa, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, and South America, from poverty through sponsorships and donations from local Churches of every denomination.
Timeline
Term Substitute Teacher, Lead Teacher
PGCPS, MLK Jr. Middle School
10.2022 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fyzical Therapy And Balance Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Instructor Specialist
YMCA Of Washington, DC
08.2010 - 03.2020
Aquatic Trainer
Enhance Training Champions Bowie
01.2010 - 03.2023
Physical Therapy Assistant
Anointed Hands Physical Therapy
01.2007 - 01.2020
Real Estate Settlement Agent
Sage Title
01.2006 - 01.2012
Settlement Agent/ Marketing Rep
Settlement Solutions
01.2002 - 01.2007
Head Start Teacher
Chesapeake Church
01.2000 - 01.2002
Office Manager
Jay Tax Mitchellville
01.1999 - 01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Prince Georges County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Riverdale Baptist High School
Similar Profiles
ARIANA SCHRADER-RANKARIANA SCHRADER-RANK
PK-5 Art Educator at MLK Jr. Elementary SchoolPK-5 Art Educator at MLK Jr. Elementary School
Ionah FarwellIonah Farwell
Bilingual Office Assistant at MLK Middle SchoolBilingual Office Assistant at MLK Middle School
MONIQUE SORRELLSMONIQUE SORRELLS
Admitting Representative at Guidehouse/MLK Jr. Community HospitalAdmitting Representative at Guidehouse/MLK Jr. Community Hospital