Kimberly Harbert
Powder Springs
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cobb County School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Successfully mentored new teachers, enhancing instructional strategies, and developed IEPs to support diverse learners. Committed to fostering student engagement and maintaining open communication with parents to drive academic success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cobb County School District, Still Elementary
08.2011 - Current
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education, implementing new techniques as appropriate.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional strategies, improving their teaching effectiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and implementing targeted interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing student learning experiences.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to guide lesson planning and adjust teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
Teacher
Cobb County School District, Kemp Elementary
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and routines.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their progress.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District, Mt. View Elementary
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA07-2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Data collection
- IEP Development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
Timeline
Teacher
Cobb County School District, Still Elementary
08.2011 - Current
Teacher
Cobb County School District, Kemp Elementary
01.2009 - 05.2011
Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District, Mt. View Elementary
11.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
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