Special Education Microsoft Office

Kimberly McCloud, M.Ed.

360-***-**** 360-***-**** ac1jvd@r.postjobfree.com 2804 45th Court S.E. Olympia, Washington 98501

JOB TITLE

Outstanding, dedicated, organized, creative, enthusiastic and results driven professional with years of quality experience applying elementary teaching skills to increase student learning. Dedicated to the profession of teaching and overall student development. Recognized for demonstrating the highest respect and professionalism for other staff members, innovative integration of technology and hands-on activities to support learning concepts. Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EXCELLENT STRATEGIST - Dedicated to meeting the individual needs of children using creative, engaging methods. Excellent program development and strategic planning skills.

EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZAT IONAL SKILLS - Skilled in team teaching and interfacing with parents, colleagues, and administration.

STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of needs.

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - Knowledgeable of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

COMPUTER SKILLS – Knowledgeable of computer programs to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; and use of internet for research. School Instructional Software/Programs/Tools to include: Smartboards, IPads, Chrome books, Airplay, Google Apps, Skyward, and Student Achievement Manager. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

First Grade Teacher:

Tumwater Hill Elementary Tumwater, Washington 1990-2015

(Retired)

First Grade Teacher:

Michael T. Simmons Tumwater, Washington 1989

First Grade Teacher:

Madison and Garfield Elementary Everett, Washington 1983-1988 Resource Room Teacher (K-6):

Madison Elementary Everett, Washington 1983-1984 Resource Room Teacher (6-8):

McNight Middle School, Renton, Washington 1982-1983 EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Educational Leadership:

University of Portland Portland, OR 1995

Special Education Endorsement (Preschool-12th):

Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 1981 Bachelor’s Degree Education (Preschool-12th):

Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 1980 AWARDS

Fulbright Exchange Teacher Primary 2 Aberdeen, Scotland 2010-2011 Fulbright Alumni Grant Studying Early Literacy United Kingdom Schools October 2013 Fulbright Alumni Grant Scottish Author Visitation Kathleen Pelley 2012 Fulbright Alumni Grant Nightly Reading Program 2012 Guest Speaker Imagine That! Fund Raiser for Hands on Children’s Museum 2009 36 Grants 2006-Present

Kohls Cares for Kids, Tumwater Education Foundation, Target, TwinStar Credit Union, Thurston County Retired Teachers Association, Hands on Children’s Museum of Olympia, and a variety of other sources. Generated a total of approximately $51,000 for the class, grade level, and school.

COMMITTEES

District Level: Student Learning Council Committee (four years), English/Language Arts Committee (four years), Social Studies Committee (two years)

Building Level: Site Team (four years), PBIS (three years), Social Committee (nine years), Professional Judgement Allocation Budget Committee (four years). Weekly PLC meetings with grade level members.

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