Kimberly Brown
Calhoun,GA
Summary
At Calhoun City Schools, it was a pleasure to spearhead English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and language arts programs, enhancing student engagement and fostering critical thinking through innovative lesson plans. Expertise in coordinating state language assessments and effectively communicating student progress to all stakeholders promoted a blend of both hard and soft skills. My personal passion has remained constant in that fostering equitable and meaningful learning experiences for the non or less fluent English learners is imperative for academic achievement and success in the classroom.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Lead Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2010 - 06.2020
- Enhanced student engagement by designing interactive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Developed curriculum to foster critical thinking and creativity among students.
- Improved classroom management with structured routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated professional development workshops throughout the school year in order for colleagues to acquire best teaching practices.
- Administered annual English proficiency assessments and utilized that data with all stakeholders in order to promote a more equitable learning environment for all second language learners.
Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Led professional development workshops on literacy strategies for fellow educators, contributing to improved school-wide teaching practices.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of individual learners, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected language arts concepts with other subject areas.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students by incorporating problem-solving activities and group projects.
- Served as a grade level chair for a period of time and oversaw many aspects of working collaboratively with all teachers to promote a streamlined community of student learning.
Third Grade Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2000 - 07.2004
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child''s academic progress and areas for improvement through conferences and written reports.
- Boosted classroom engagement by utilizing interactive learning tools and group work activities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance for successful classroom management.
Education
EdD - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2014
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate12.2004
Master of Education - Elementary Education
State University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
State University of West Georgia
Carrollton05.2000
Skills
- Design appropriate staff development
- Promote pedagogical efficacy for classroom learning
- Design/share differentiated lesson planning
- Screen ESOL newcomers
- Coordinate state language assessments
- Disseminate relevant data to teachers
- Communicate student performance with parents and all relevant stakeholders
Accomplishments
Selected as a Teacher of the Year nominee several occasions
Chosen by superintendent to facilitate a new teacher mentoring program to promote teacher retention and success
Participated with a select cohort group in Calhoun's Leadership and Student Success (CLASS) class
Served on the Superintendent's Advisory Board for student success
Certification
ESOL Endorsement (K-12)
Teacher Support Specialist Certification
Certifications in Middle Grades Reading and Social Sciences (4-8)
Timeline
ESOL Lead Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2010 - 06.2020
Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2007 - 07.2010
Third Grade Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2004 - 07.2007
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Calhoun City Schools
08.2000 - 07.2004
EdD - Education
Walden University
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
State University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
State University of West Georgia
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