Kim Kleinhans

10 Jenna Lane, Covington, Georgia 30016 (678) 967-1252

kimkleinhans1@gmail.com kimkleinhans.weebly.com
Education
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, August 2013
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership PK-12 Administration
MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 1999
Bachelor of Science: Deaf Studies Program for the Preparation of Teachers of Deaf and Hard-ofHearing Individuals
Certification
Iowa Standard Teaching License Folder #342904
Endorsements:
o PK-K Hearing Impaired
o K-8 Hearing Impaired
o K-8 Learning Disabilities
o K-8 Multicategorical Special Class with Integration
o K-8 Instructional Strategist 1: Mild/Moderate
Georgia Educator
Endorsements:
o SP ED
o SP ED
o SP ED

Certificate Certificate # 1366199

Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Consultative [FLD805]
General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative [FLD798]
Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8) [FLD921]

Tennessee Licensure License #000615443

Endorsements:
o 460 Sped Modified K-12
o 463 Sped Hear PreK-12
Related Experience
Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, Georgia, July 2014-Present
Special Needs Teacher 4th grade Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Waterloo Community Schools, Waterloo, Iowa, August 2011-April 2013
Internship
Waterloo Community Schools, Waterloo, Iowa, June 2000 July 2014
Current Role - .5 Instructional Strategist Grade 2
.5 Building Level Special Needs Instructional Coach
Special Needs Teacher Grades 4/5 Self-Contained with integration
Grades K/1/2 Resource
Grade 3 Self-Contained with integration
Des Moines Community Schools, Des Moines, Iowa, June 1999 June 2000
Special Needs Teacher Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Presentations and Awards:
Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association PK-12 Excellence in Action Research
Award
Presentation of action research at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association
Conference

Presentation of Departmental Honors Project at the Illinois Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Individuals Conference

Leadership Experiences:
Special Needs Instructional Coach
Instructional Decision Making (RTI) Team Member
Instructional Decision Making (RTI) Co-Coordinator
School In Need of Assistance Team Member
Building Data Coordinator
Literacy Cadre Member
Creation and Delivery of Professional Development
Collaborate with team members using the Instructional Decision Making (IDM) model (RTI)
Analyze data and evaluate student work samples to drive instruction
Waterloo Education Association Senior Building Representative
Elementary Representative Waterloo Education Association Professional Development
Committee
Site coordinator for University of Northern Iowa Practicum Students
Development of Common Core vertical resources by grade level
Conducted Action Research; PLC, Climate and Culture
Problem Solving Team Member - A team which meets to evaluate student concerns and
develop plans to address need areas
Professional Development Activities:
Characteristics of Effective Instruction
Childrens and Adolescent Literature
Picture Word Induction Model
Reciprocal Teaching
Student Centered/Problem Based Math
Instruction
Six Trait Writing
How to Handle the Hard to Handle Child
CPI/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Instructional Decision Making

Co-Teaching
Individual Education Program
Gradual Release of Responsibility
State Data Warehouse - EdInsight
Infinite Campus
Literacy Cadre Daily 5
Guided Reading Plus
Formative Assessment
Guided Reading Plus
Linda Dorns workshop model

Related Activities:
Collaborative meetings with grade level teams
Collaborate and communicate with teachers and parents concerning student progress and
instruction
Writing and Monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Implementation of Accommodations and Modifications Based on IEP
Caseload Analysis
Peer Evaluation of IEPs
Develop and implement lessons using research based teaching strategies such as Gradual
Release of Responsibility
Motivate student learning through engaging lessons and use of Positive Behavior Supports
(PBIS)
Devolvement of Professional Learning Communities
Supervision of student teachers

Develop and conduct action research related to the implementation of PLCs

Grant writing to secure funding for literacy materials
Assisted with development of severe weather plan
Peer Coaching

Online Portfolio:
kimkleinhans.weebly.com