Kymone Stewart
Fayetteville,United States
Summary
Knowledgeable Elementary Teacher and Emerging Instructional Leader with a solid foundation in designing and implementing engaging lesson plans. Adept at fostering a supportive classroom environment and tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated strong leadership, classroom management, and effective communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher, Member of Spelling Bee Committee
Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Fourth Grade ELA Teacher: Teaching EIP and Gifted Students.
- Analyze targeted student data within MTSS cycles, and collaborate with instructional coaches to refine interventions and ensure alignment with instructional goals.
- Develop and maintain individualized learner profile binders to track progress, document strengths and needs, and support data-informed planning across the school year.
- Design standards-aligned strategies and resources that enhance curriculum viability and increase access to grade-level content for diverse learners.
- Fostering a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Differentiating lessons and instruction based on data to support individualized instruction.
- Analyzing data.
- Using a variety of assessment tools to gauge student understanding, both during the learning process (formative) and at the end of a unit or term (summative).
- Leveraging technology tools like Infinite Campus to efficiently manage and input student information, grades, and attendance data into the district's computer systems, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Engaging in school district professional development, safety, and testing-related trainings
- Fostering strong communication with parents through regular conferences, keeping them informed about their child's progress, behaviors, and collaboratively setting goals for improvement.
- Engaging in ongoing school initiatives, PLCs, staff meetings, core leadership meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Classroom Teacher, Grade Chair, Member of Building Leadership Team, Member of Whole Child Committee, Member of Reading Squad
Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Fifth Grade ELA Teacher - Teaching three ELA fifth-grade classes.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that align with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to increase students' learning and meet diverse learning needs.
- Increased ELA proficiency by 35% in the school's GMAS history.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Differentiating lessons and instruction based on data to support individualized instruction.
- Analyzing data.
- Using a variety of assessment tools to gauge student understanding, both during the learning process (formative) and at the end of a unit or term (summative)
- Leveraging technology tools like Infinite Campus to efficiently manage and input student information, grades, and attendance data into the district's computer systems, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Engaging in school district professional development, safety, and testing-related trainings
- Fostering strong communication with parents through regular conferences, keeping them informed about their child's progress, behaviors, and collaboratively setting goals for improvement.
- Engaging in ongoing school initiatives, PLCs, staff meetings, core leadership meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
Classroom Teacher, Reflex Math Administrator, Former Member of Core Leadership & CPI Team Former ELL Champion
Thoreau Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Fourth-grade teacher.
- Awarded the Reflex Math Grant from Explore Learning to integrate the program to support students in developing and maintaining automaticity with mathematics facts (February 2022 - February 2023).
- Designing and implementing lessons with rigor, and in alignment with the Common Core State Standards, to increase students' learning.
- Differentiating lessons and instruction based on data to support individualized instruction.
- Analyzing data.
- Administering formative and summative assessments.
- Using technology, such as Synergy, to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Engaging in school district professional development, safety, and testing-related trainings.
- Engaging in ongoing personal professional development.
- Developing students' self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduling appointments and conducting conferences with parents to discuss student progress, classroom behavior, and establishing a goal plan.
- Engaging in ongoing school initiatives, PLCs, staff, and Core Leadership meetings.
- Led professional development workshops focused on integrating technology into the classroom to enhance engagement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and improve classroom dynamics.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and conflict resolution skills.
Classroom Teacher
Judy Nelson Elementary School
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Taught Fifth Grade (2018-2020)
- Taught Sixth Grade (2020-2021)
- Awarded Reflex Math Grant from Explore Learning to integrate program to support student in developing and maintaining automaticity with mathematics facts (February 2019-March 2020)
- Selected Fifth Grade Summer School Teacher (2019)
- Online/Hybrid Teaching
- Designed engaging lesson plans based on student interests to increase student learning
- Implemented Common Core State Standards in teaching
- Maintained student-centered environment and creating fun, nurturing settings to meet learning needs
- Increase student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Used variety of technology such as Power School to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Scheduled appointments and conducted conference with parents to discuss student progress, classroom behavior and establish goal plan
- Participated in extracurricular activities, staff meetings, professional development and learning communities
Classroom Teacher
Parottee Primary School
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Lesson planning
- Increased student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Implemented the National Standards Curriculum to multi-grades (testing grades, 3 & 4) teaching Integrated Studies, Core and Secondary Subjects in preparing students for Grade's Three Diagnostic Test, Grade's Four Literacy & Numeracy Examination
- Implemented Guided Reading for improving grade's Four mastery in Literacy Examination
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
- Conducted Class Conferences with parents and students
- After-school teacher
- Participated in fundraising events
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Sports Leader
Classroom Teacher
Upper Rock Spring all Age & Infant School
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Lesson planning
- Increased student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Implemented the National Standards Curriculum to multi-grades (testing grades, 3 & 4, 5 & 6) teaching Integrated Studies, Core and Secondary Subjects in preparing students for Grade's Three Diagnostic Test, Grade's Four Literacy & Numeracy Examination, & Grade's Five GSAT (8-10, & 11- 12 years old)
- Implemented Guided Reading for improving grade's Four mastery in Literacy Examination
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
- Introduced and conducted Class Conferences with parents and students
- After-school teacher
- Participated in fundraising events
- Established and maintained PBIS to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Sports Leader
Financial Advisor
Guardian Life Limited
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Highlighted values and educated clients on term, whole life insurance and investment financial products
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on their insurance policies
- Engaged in interviewing prospects
- Conducted Presentations
- Completed electronic applications and conducted collections
Classroom Teacher
Ashley Elementary School
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase their performance
- Taught core and secondary subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials
- Progressed monitored students (TRC)
- Integrated PBIS
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for students
- 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
- Documented students' grades and attendance using Power School
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
- Participated in staff meetings, staff development, and extracurricular activities
Classroom Teacher
George's Plain Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2014
- Awarded Mathematics Teacher of The Year- 2009
- Integrated the Primary Schools' Curriculum to Grade Five
- Planned lessons, activities, and trips to cover all required course material
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce test preparation
- 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.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation and behavioral observations for students.
- Formulated and administered tests.
- Scored tests
- Conducted Parent Teachers' Conference
- Supervised intern teachers and youth service workers
- Coordinated George's Plain Primary Golden Award Ceremony for Retirees (2011)
- Planned and completed school project (Staff-room Renovation 2010).
- Sponsored Scholars for Change Award (GSAT Mathematics Award, 2009-2014).
- Environment Leader (organized school's first environmental competition-2009)
- Organized Fundraisers (2000-2014)
- After –School teacher (2000-2014)
- Summer School Teacher (2001-2014)
- Sports House Leader (2000-2014)
- Head of Staff Event's Committee
- Spelling Club Assistant
- Trained and managed school's netball team (2000-2009)
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, United States11.2025
Doctoral Coursework Completed toward Ed.D. - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, United States11.2025
Master of Science in Education - STEM
Walden University
Minneapolis, United States06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance & Counseling
International University of the Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica11.2005
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
Bethlehem Moravian College
Malvern, Jamaica06.2001
Skills
- English language learners
- Multimedia integration
- Online learning platforms
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Literacy strategies
- Standardized testing
- Inclusive teaching
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy in 2024.
- Awarded the Breaking Barriers Award, May 2024 (For the highest GMAS Proficiency in the school's history) May/2024
• Awarded Teacher of Excellence, December / 2023
Certification
Georgia Educator Certificate (Level 6- Elementary Education P-5) July 2023-June 2028
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, Member of Spelling Bee Committee
Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
07.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher, Grade Chair, Member of Building Leadership Team, Member of Whole Child Committee, Member of Reading Squad
Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
07.2023 - 01.2024
Classroom Teacher, Reflex Math Administrator, Former Member of Core Leadership & CPI Team Former ELL Champion
Thoreau Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Judy Nelson Elementary School
11.2018 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher
Parottee Primary School
09.2018 - 10.2018
Classroom Teacher
Upper Rock Spring all Age & Infant School
05.2016 - 08.2017
Financial Advisor
Guardian Life Limited
07.2015 - 06.2016
Classroom Teacher
Ashley Elementary School
09.2014 - 03.2015
Classroom Teacher
George's Plain Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2014
Doctoral Coursework Completed toward Ed.D. - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Master of Science in Education - STEM
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance & Counseling
International University of the Caribbean
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
Bethlehem Moravian College
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Professional Development & Endorsements
- Teacher Leader Endorsement: A Foundation of Teacher Leadership Metro RESA 2025-2026)
- Dyslexia Endorsement April/2025 (Metro RESA)
Cox Campus - 2025
- Reading Comprehension
- GaDOE Dyslexia Video Series
- Vocabulary Instruction
- Teaching Writing to K-3
Cox Campus -2024
- Meaningful Read Aloud for Vocabulary and Oral Language Comprehension
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Response to Intervention
Cox Campus - 2023
- Oral Language is the Foundation for Literacy
- Early Literacy
- Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
- Reading Fluency
Other Trainings
- Kagan Training September 2022
- Lexia English Program (GMCS) October 2021, August 2022
- ELL Champion Training (GMCS) October 2021-May 2022
- Reflex Math Training (GMCS) September 2022, February 2022
- OLC MERLOT’S Innovate 2021 Conference March/2021
- Women’s Leadership Forum March/2021
- Kami Connect February/2021
- I station MOY Campus Professional Learning- February/2021
- Remote K-12: The Connected Teacher Summit January/2021
- NM Law & Poverty Yazzie Martinez Training November/2020
- Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching (HarvardX- July/2020)
- 2.0 hours of English Language Development Webinar (Central Consolidated School District) May/2020
- Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic & Culture January/2020 (Central Consolidated School District Workshop)
- Instructional Coaching Course August/2019 (3 Credits/Fort Lewis College, USA)
- PAX Training (36 hrs) May/2019-August/2019
- Sixteen Hours of Professional Development in the: Understanding Our Origins.... and Life on Earth (Certified by NASA and the Navajo Nation) March/2019
- ASCD's Professional Development Training in The New Three Rs: Trauma-Invested Strategies for Fostering Resilient Learners March/2019
- Working with Others: Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences February /2019
- TESOL Training (Fort Lewis College, USA) January/2019 - May/2019
Volunterism & Hobbies
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
- Writing Poems
- Drama
- Song Writing
- Working on projects
- Editing academic writing
References available upon request