Kim Woods
METTER
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in educational coaching and instructional design. Known for effective mentorship and facilitating workshops that enhance teaching strategies, ensuring alignment with academic goals and fostering student achievement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Coach
Candler County School District
Metter
08.2018 - Current
- K-5 ELA Instructional Coach (2018-2023)
- 3rd-8th Instructional Coach(Current)
- Help facilitate the shift from Balanced Literacy to Structured Literacy within the Candler School District.
- Co-Led the Disciplinary Literacy Initiative for the Candler School District
- Coordinated and Co-Instructed Formative Instructional Practice Course for Candler School District
- Delivered one-on-one coaching sessions that supported teachers in implementing effective instruction.
- Coordinated with school staff to align academic goals and resources.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional practices.
- Facilitated workshops for teachers on high impact literacy strategies.
- Coordinated with school staff to align academic goals and optimize resource allocation.
- Mentored new coaches on best practices and program guidelines.
- Supported development and evaluation of school programs through data sharing and insights on student success with teachers and administrators.
- Participated in professional development opportunities through FDRESA related to educational coaching strategies and best practices
Teacher (2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Candler County School District
METTER
01.1999 - 05.2018
- Designed lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to refine curriculum and instructional methods,
- Attended professional development workshops to strengthen teaching practices and share insights with peers.
- Implemented high impact literacy strategies that improved student performance.
- 2nd Grade ELA Lead Teacher
- 2nd-5th Grade ELA Lead Learner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06-1997
Skills
- Instructional design
- Professional development facilitation
- Mentorship
- Data analysis
- Literacy/Instructional coaching
- Collaborative leadership
- Interpersonal connections
Certification
Dyslexia Endorsement-2022
Accomplishments
Metter Elementary School Teacher Of The Year-2008
Affiliations
Youth Advisor-Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Timeline
Academic Coach
Candler County School District
08.2018 - Current
Teacher (2nd, 3rd, 5th)
Candler County School District
01.1999 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia Southern University