School Software

MARY L. KIMBALL

**** *. ***** ***** *******, AZ *5032 T: 602-***-**** E: ************@*****.***

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

Strategic thinking… Detail-focused… Challenge driven… Results-oriented

An accomplished professional presenting a strong record of achievement throughout progressively responsible positions. Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, capacity to multi-task while maintaining focus on driving forward priority projects; excels in identifying and rectifying problem areas. Acknowledged for outstanding leadership skills and innate ability to manage people; inspires superior team performances through dedication to excellence in providing personnel training and mentoring.

_______ KEY SKILLS _______

Operations Management Project Leadership Performance Optimization

Curriculum Analysis Testing Development Problem Analysis/Solutions

Software Training Team Leadership Staff Training/Mentoring

TECHNICAL

NovaNet | ALS | Skills Tutor Compass Learning Odyssey Gaggle - Communication Software

MS Word & Excel Production of Training Videos Document Archiving

_______ EDUCATION _______

Masters in Education – Reading | University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (1993)

Bachelor of Science in Education | University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (1983)

(Major: Elementary Education – Minor: Social Sciences)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROGRESSIVE LEARNING, Santa Monica, CA 1997 – Present

Promoted in 2005 to Director of Curriculum of leading online/on-site education provider delivering academic instruction using state-of-the-art software. Consistently raises student achievement by effectively combining supplemental learning with personalized mentoring, as demonstrated by state standardized tests and classroom performance. Ranked premier provider following independent audit.

Contributed to development of program nominated for Smithsonian Award

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Sept 2005 – Present

Develop curricula for math, reading and science Grades K-8 serving up to 3,000 students across four states. Analyze curricula from various school systems, respond to requirements of client school districts following local and state changes and modify technical programs accordingly.

Lead and manage team of Master Academic Coaches, Certified Teachers and specialist PhDs. Train all personnel, including online teams and on-site supervisors, in current educational software and provide ongoing professional support and mentoring as required.

Implement software programs and develop program testing. Serve on senior management team writing all applications for new and renewal contracts with State Boards of Education throughout the United States. Review and revise yearly all curriculums for four states served.

Manage software help desk providing Clients with comprehensive support on all company software. During height of program, deal with up to 20 calls daily through a direct line. Provide immediate response to Client queries, identify and resolve all technical issues.

SENIOR SITE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OPERATIONS Aug 2004 – Aug 2005

Scope of responsibility involved overall management of school sites, daily operations, evaluation and testing. Conducted on-site trouble-shooting and resolved start-up problems. Delivered comprehensive staff training in educational software. Assisted with help desk management.

ONLINE TEACHER/FACILITATOR (Part-Time) Sept 1997 – July 2004

Supervised daily assignments, evaluated and tested remedial students using online remediation programs. Undertook daily one-to-one correspondence with students and maintenance of curriculum program. Used scanners and digital cameras to enhance the learning process.

SCHOOL TEACHER/DIRECTOR

Extremely highly-regarded by Students and Parents

_______ HONORS _______

Distinguished Teacher of Sonoma County - 2000

Who’s Who in America’s Teachers - 1994 & 1998

Teacher of the Year, North Hills Christian School - 1992 & 1993

Finalist, Teacher of the Year, Gallup-McKinley County Schools - 1990

WINDSOR COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL, Windsor, CA Aug 1997 – June 2003

DIRECTOR/TEACHER

Acted as direct liaison between school and district on all ADA reporting in accordance with district procedures. Served as Advisor to Board of Directors. Organised all fund-raising activities.

Coordinated communications and business with Windsor Grange Association. Scheduled and oversaw building upgrade projects and school grounds maintenance.

Prepared and presented school curriculum. Assisted with Student recruitment and enrollment. Managed open house and parent orientations, facilitated ‘Adult Education for Parenting’ class.

SEBASTOPOL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Sebastopol, CA Aug 1995 – June 1997

ELEMENTARY TEACHER, GRADE 2

Prepared and presented school curriculum. Evaluated, graded and reported student progress. Supervised classroom and school activities. Planned and implemented new school library.

NORTH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Vallejo, CA Feb 1991 – June 1995

ELEMENTARY TEACHER, GRADE 3 & 4

Prepared and presented school curriculum. Evaluated, graded and reported student progress. Supervised classroom and school activities. Participated in extra-curricular activities.

JUAN DE ONATE & TOHATCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, Gallup, NM Aug 1983 – May 1990

(GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS)

ELEMENTARY TEACHER, GRADE 2 & 4

Prepared and presented district curriculum. Evaluated, graded and reported student progress. Supervised classroom and school activities. Coached school basketball team.

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