Teacher

Kimberly J McKenzie-Forbes

**** ******* **** ***, *******, Florida 32771

347-***-**** cellular **********@*****.***

Objective To positively impact learners by nurturing their growth, intellectual capacity and self-esteem.

Education

Mercy College, Bronx, New York, May 2008

Masters of Science Degree, School Building Administration

Mercy College, Bronx, New York, May 2006

Masters of Science Degree, Elementary Education

Hunter College CUNY, New York, New York, May 2002

Bachelors of Arts Degree, Psychology

Experiences

Believe to Achieve, Volusia County, Fl, 2022-present

Academic Intervention Teacher

Plan and implement individualized lessons to facilitate remediation

Provide 1:1 or 1:2 instruction in Math and Reading, k-8th

Monitor student growth through data, assessments and feedback

Engage with classroom teachers, administrators and parents

Seminole County Public Schools and Lakeside Preschool School, Sanford, Fl, 2019-2022

Substitute Teacher

Implemented lesson plans, k-5th

Monitored and managed student behavior

Engaged with school, students and community

Assisted with the caregiving, lessons and routines of preschool children

P.S. 146 Edward “Pop” Collins, Bronx, NY, 2003 – 2012

IEP Teacher and ESE Liaison, Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Supervised the creation and implementation of Individualized Educational Programs

Mentored, supported and facilitated special education providers and teachers

Helped the administration to manage compliancy to regulations and mandates

Served as the link between district supervisors and building supervisors regarding special education issues

Taught grades two, three, four and five bridge class 12:1:1

Co-taught grade three inclusion class

Created and implemented Individualized Educational Programs

Created and delivered integrated, standards-based, data driven lesson plans and instructions

Created and conducted an 8-week Writing Workshop for teachers

Ascribed to Differentiated Instruction, Cooperative Learning and Point of Entry Model

Attended outside professional development sessions and turn-keyed information for my colleagues

Integrated the parents, staff and community into my students’ academic experience

Provided small group instruction for general education students during Saturday and after school programs

Salvation Army Homeless Shelter, Bronx, NY, 2002 – 2003

Case Manager

Helped to provide unhoused women with lodging and rehabilitation accommodations

Other Experiences

Vestry Board Member 2021-present

Parent Teacher Association Board Member 2019-2022

School Building Leadership Team 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2009-2010

Positive Behavior Intervention System Coach 2006-2007, 2007-2008

Grade Leader 2004-2010

New York Teaching Fellows Cohort 6 2003-2005

NYC Public Library Adult Literacy Program Coach 2002-2004

References will be furnished upon request.

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