Kimberley Lee
Airdrie
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Rocky View Schools, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Adept at differentiating instruction and building strong relationships with students and parents, I implement innovative lesson plans that promote critical thinking and ensure all learners achieve their potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Rocky View Schools
Herons Crossing School
02.2015 - Current
- 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 consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Teacher
Calgary Academy
Calgary, AB
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
High School Teacher
Palliser School Board
Calgary, AB
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Elementary Education
University of Maine
Fort Kent, Maine05.2007
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, None05.2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
Languages
English
Elementary
Accomplishments
Rocky View Schools ‘Student Showcase’ presenter, March 21st, 2019. My students and I presented our outreach work with Bethany Care Seniors, a cause that I still very much involved with today.
Timeline
Teacher
Rocky View Schools
02.2015 - Current
Teacher
Calgary Academy
08.2011 - 06.2014
High School Teacher
Palliser School Board
08.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor Of Education - Elementary Education
University of Maine
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science
Mount Saint Vincent University