Kymberly Risner
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Resourceful and self-directed teaching professional with great interest in student learning and social growth. Strong passion for working in an environment conducive to literacy by employing dedication and motivation. Skilled in designing rigorous curriculum, multimedia presentations, and remote learning opportunities targeted at meeting the need of students with varying abilities and backgrounds. Strong understanding of the educational marketplace with interest in the latest pedagogies. Actively using and highly familiar with the Amplify curriculum platform for the past five years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
07.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences to promote critical thinking skills and real-world applications of course content.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected ELA concepts to other subjects.
- Prepared students for state assessments by incorporating test-taking strategies into daily lessons, contributing to increased pass rates among the class population.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on skill development and test preparation strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Teacher
Sullivan County Department of Education
07.2009 - 06.2016
- Taught every grade level of English, primarily 10, 10 Honors, AP 12, Yearbook
- Created rigorous, effective lesson plans in accordance with state and system standards
- Managed student behavior effectively through constant on task learning opportunities
- Analyzed student data in preparation of each semester
- Provided counseling to student based on individual needs.
in-school suspension
Sullivan County Department of Education
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Monitored students assigned to in-school suspension
- Collected work for and from students, assisted with assignments as necessary
- Recorded all disciplinary action for student body.
paraprofessional
Giles County Board of Education
07.2002 - 06.2008
- Made modifications and accommodations for legally blind and hearing impaired students
- Worked to assist student in becoming as independent as possible within the school setting
- Assisted other students as time permitted.
Education
Educational Leadership -
Union College
Barbourville, KY07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education
Athens State University
06.2008
Associate of Arts - English
Columbia State Community College
06.2005
Skills
- Oral communication
- Grammar Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Literary Analysis
- Project-based learning
- Language Arts Integration
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Curriculum Implementation
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Worked in Nashville with Pearson Inc. for a week on EOC Item and Bias Review Items - 2013
- Developed Curriculum Pacing Guides for Sullivan County for four years
- Reading Intervention Training one day monthly for twelve months as provided by Sullivan County English Specialist
- Week long string at Milligan College onLiteracy Across the Disciplines
- Week long training in Asheville for Advanced Placement Certification
- Week long training in Dallas, TX for Balfour Yearbook Certification
- Teacher Leader for Sullivan County for two years
- Department head Sullivan South High English department three years
- Mentored new teachers and teaching interns
- Coached Siegel Middle School Dance Team
- Bias Review Panel, Quester (presently on review panel)
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
07.2016 - Current
English Teacher
Sullivan County Department of Education
07.2009 - 06.2016
in-school suspension
Sullivan County Department of Education
10.2008 - 06.2009
paraprofessional
Giles County Board of Education
07.2002 - 06.2008
Educational Leadership -
Union College
Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education
Athens State University
Associate of Arts - English
Columbia State Community College
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