Kimberly Flowers

716 Zimalcrest Dr Apt 2208 kflowers@richland2.org Columbia, SC 29210 803-309-1193

Elementary School Teacher ~ 2nd or 3rd Grade ~

Loyal, resourceful, and goal-oriented professional educator with a passionate commitment to the growth and development of every student A caring, firm, and flexible individual who believes that every child can learn and sets high expectations for success An individual with the talent to inspire students to work to their highest potential and encourage confidence in accepting their differences Creativity to foster growth in various learning abilities and design meaningful lessons that will engage students and address all learning styles Excellent communication skills with parents, staff, and students to nurture positive relationships An individual who participates in and believes that professional development is key to cultivate effective teaching practices

Areas of Experience:
Common Core Standards Shared and Guided Reading Assessment Tools Creative/Hands-On Lesson Planning Technology Integration Parent-Teacher Communication Interdisciplinary Reading Effective Classroom Management Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans Student Motivation

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (2006); Major Elementary Education College of Charleston, Charleston, SC School of Education Faculty Honors State of South Carolina Teaching License
Technology SmartBoard 11 Google Chrome Study Island Reading Counts Edmodo Professional Development Common Core ELA 2-5 Edmodo in the Classroom SMART Notebook Activity Builder All Kinds of Minds

Professional Teaching Experience Joseph Keels Elementary School Columbia, SC Instructional Assistant (3rd Grade) 2011 present

Instruct 3rd Grade curriculum in small groups, grade papers, work with struggling learners to improve skills, engage in student teacher conferencing, maintain accurate student records, assist in devising strategies to meet the needs and skills of students, operate and maintain technology equipment for teaching purposes Achievements: Reinforced Step Up to Writing Module, initiated Community Service Day, and Portfolio Building with 5th grade students in the 21st Century Dream Achievers Afterschool Program as well as created biweekly newsletter for the program Supported the Richland School District 2 Schlechty Model in creating an assessment of engagement wall (Something Stuck with Me) Support Staff Superstar (December 2012) American Education Week Parent Day Coordinator and Career Day Committee Initiated Bucket Filling Fridays based on How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath, Ph.D. Donald O. Clifton The Sunshine House Columbia, SC Lead Teacher Achievements: School of Excellence Coordinator Teachers Council Member Piloted transition pre-k program for students entering kindergarten Clinical Practice and Other Educational Experiences W.B. Goodwin Elementary School Charleston, SC Clinical Practice Intern Kelly Educational Services Orlando, FL Certified Substitute Teacher Charleston County School District - Charleston, SC Certified Substitute Teacher AsKids Afterschool Program Charleston, SC Volunteer Program Assistant Wings Afterschool Program Charleston, SC Volunteer Program Assistant Kids Special Olympics Day Charleston, SC Volunteer January 2006 May 2006 2009 2012

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