Kimberly Danielle Payton

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Skype ID: kimberlydanielle83 Passport No: 531243220

Philosophy of Education.

"If you want to move mountains tomorrow, you must start by lifting stones today.”

Education

MASTERS OF ARTS MAY 2008 KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

Major: Teaching and Learning

Minor: Education Administration

BACHELORS OF ARTS AUGUST 2004 LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY

Major: English literature and language

Minor: Spanish language

Minor: History

Certification: Level 3

English Language Arts

Social Studies

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

I served as the division head for the Intercultural Charter School Junior Academy. I handled minor discipline issues with the students such as uniform/dress code violations. I created the agendas for the Junior Academy team meetings. I also created a professional calendar with reminders of due dates, meetings, and field trips.

COMMUNICATION

As the division head for the Intercultural Charter School Junior Academy, I met with parents, created the middle school calendar, and published the middle school newsletter. I also maintained the Junior Academy webpage.

LEADERSHIP

In my role as the division head for the Intercultural Charter School Junior Academy, I worked with two other teachers on implementing and improving the middle school curriculum for our students. I also led professional development workshops with my team on new programs or software.

Experience

1ST GRADE ENGLISH AL TARBIYAH AL NAMOUTHAJIYA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2017 -CURRENT

I currently serve as one of two 1st grade ELA teachers. I utilized various resources provided by the school, Common Core State Standards, and various resources to prepare for instruction.

8TH & 10TH GRADE ELA EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL BOARD AUGUST 2016-SEPTEMBER 2017

Before arriving in Riyadh, I served as one of three 8th grade ELA teachers. I utilized the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Common Core State Standards, and various resources to prepare for instruction. The previous school year, I served as one of three 10th grade ELA teachers as well as one of four Basic Communications teachers. I utilized the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Common Core State Standards, and various resources to prepare for instruction.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AUGUST 2013-MAY 2015

I served as the Civics teacher, US History teacher, and Psychology teacher. I utilized the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, the Common Core State Standards, and various online resources for civics as well as the Recovery School District's managed curriculum to effectively plan instruction.

ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL AUGUST 2011-FEBRUARY 2013; AUGUST 2015-DECEMBER 2015

I served as one of five middle school Social Studies teachers, teaching American History and Louisiana History. I also served as one of three 6th grade ELA teachers. I utilized the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Common Core State Standards, and various resources to prepare for instruction.

JUNIOR ACADEMY DIVISION HEAD; ELA TEACHER INTERCULTURAL CHARTER SCHOOL JULY 2010-MAY 2011

I served as the division head for the Intercultural Charter School Junior Academy. I worked with two other teachers on implementing and improving the middle school curriculum for our students. I led professional development workshops with my team. I also analyzed student data on benchmark tests as well as on state tests.

7TH GRADE WRITING TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AUGUST 2009- MAY 2010

I taught 7th grade English Language Arts at Hammond Junior High School. I have experience using Thinking Maps, Kagan strategies, and Scantron Assessment within my classroom. I also used technology such as PowerPoint, SmartBoard technologies, and webinars.

ASSOCIATE I TEACHER UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCHOOL JULY 2009- JUNE 2010

I taught English I (9th grade) at UNO-Pierre A. Capdua Early College High School. I gained knowledge and experience in time management skills and with state-mandates such as the use of the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum and FERPA.

6TH GRADE READ 180 RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 2007- JUNE 2008

Using the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum standards and the Read 180 curriculum, I prepared various lessons and activities for students.

6TH GRADE ELA TEACHER MONROE CITY SCHOOLS AUGUST 2006- MAY 2007

Using the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum standards and district resources, I prepared various lessons and activities for students in the subjects of 6th grade reading and writing.

Papers

“The Need to Increase Access to Dual Enrollment Programs for Urban and Rural Students”

“School-Community Relations”

“The Recovery School District and its Impact on Education”

References Available Upon Request

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