Kimberly J. Allen

*** ***** ****** * Durham, NC *7707 * Phone: 919-***-****

acggcy@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a qualified educator with 18+ years of unique and varied instructional experiences. I possess strong verbal

and written communication skills. I am compassionate, self-motivated and creative. I am a team player that

handles responsibilities in a professional and timely manner. I have a positive, effective and empathetic

teaching style, with the ability to motivate and establish cooperative working relationships. My goal is to obtain

a position with an organization that will utilize my strong dedication and years of experience.

SKILLS

• NC Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsements.

• Meets NC’s NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communicator.

• Knowledge / Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

• Office Skills (Typing, faxing, reception, etc.)

• Smart Board and Classcape.

• Instructional knowledge of Best Practices and Four Block methods.

• Reading Recover, DRA and DIBELS.

• Led and facilitated one-on-one reading lessons.

EXPERIENCE

City of Durham, Durham NC (June 1991 – August 1993)

Receptionist / Office Assistant

• Answered telephone, faxed documents, typed memos, data entry.

• Greeted customers, instructed customers to departments and offices.

Fayetteville Street Elementary School, Durham NC (August 1995 – May 2013)

Teacher K, 2nd and 3rd grades

• Instructed and supervised up to 24 students individually / in groups in the classroom, hallways,

cafeteria, and school yards and on field trips.

• Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.

• Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district county, state and federal

guidelines.

• Observed and evaluated student’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet student’s needs and interests.

• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress.

• Completed Professional Development training courses to keep up to date with the new teaching

methods and developments in the field.

• Attended required meetings and collaborated with grade level / staff members and administrators on /

about academic curriculum standards.

• Performed clerical responsibilities during and after staff / grade level / district meetings / trainings /

workshops.

Grass Roots, Durham NC (December 2013 – December 2013)

Fundraiser

• Informed people/community of campaign and the program being supported.

• Canvassed specific areas designated and collected donations for “Save the Children”

Campaign/Fundraiser. Kept records on people and their donations/donation amounts.

KEF Taxes, Durham NC (December 2013 – March 2014)

Tax Preparer

• Prepared State / Federal tax returns

• Office Assistant

Tiny Hands of Hope Daycare, Hillsborough NC (March 2014 – Present)

Lead Teacher: Ages 3, 4, 5 year olds

• Instruct and supervise student groups.

• Plan and implement creative lessons in accordance with District County, State and Federal.

• Observe and evaluate student’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss children’s progress.

• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet student’s needs and interests.

EDUCATION

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Arts - Major: Elementary Education 1994

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