Kim Davis

Head Teacher Kindergarten at Poly Prep Country Day School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head Teacher Kindergarten
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      * Plan and teach units of study in reading, math, writing, and social studies * Conduct guided, shared, independent reading, and small groups; prepare literacy strategy lessons, vocabulary instruction, phonics, and phonemic awareness lessons * Conduct Writer’s Workshop based on the ideas and methods of Lucy Calkins * Create and implement lessons using Singapore mathematics curriculum * Teach phonic methods from the Words Their Way program * Administer assessments to determine students’ independent and guided reading levels * Implement Responsive Classroom strategies and ideologies * Lead family conference and prepare student reports * Reinforce classroom goals by adjusting/evaluating classroom activities, assignments and/or materials Facilitator of United Voices Affinity Group (2017 - Present) *Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings for students of color affinity group to come together and discuss personal and social development, addressing issues of identity, school climate, equity and racism *Facilitating opportunities for affirming, nurturing, and celebrating experiences *Provide newsletters with photos, updates, purpose, and accomplishments of the group to parents while protecting confidentiality of stories Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Associate Teacher Grade 2
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

      * Collaborated and supported the head teacher to plan units of study in reading, math, writing, science, and social studies* Co-teaching daily in all subject areas* Created and implemented lessons using TERC mathematics curriculum* Utilized phonic methods from the Wilson Fundations program* Collaborated with the head teacher in order to evaluate progress and/or implement lesson objectives* Administered TC Assessments to determine students’ independent and guided reading levels* Monitoring individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment* Participating in family conferences: preparing student reports and communicating student progress to families* Participating in team grade level curriculum meetings Show less

    • Associate Teacher Grade 1
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

      * Collaborated and supported the head teacher to plan units of study in reading, math, writing, science, and social studies* Co-teaching daily in all subject areas

    • Assistant Teacher PreK
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

      • Supported and communicated with the head teacher in order to assist in planning, evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives

  • Ernest S. Jenkyns P.S. 202
    • Brooklyn, New York
    • Student Teacher / Volunteer Grade 5
      • Sep 2010 - Jan 2012

      • Created lesson plans using Common Core Standards and NYC Standards in the areas of social studies, science and literacy • Integrated technology & increased students’ computer literacy skills utilizing Achieve 3000 program • Taught guided reading lessons modeling questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques • Differentiated tasks to meet individual learning styles • Conducted running records to determine students’ independent and guided reading levels • Created lesson plans using Common Core Standards and NYC Standards in the areas of social studies, science and literacy • Integrated technology & increased students’ computer literacy skills utilizing Achieve 3000 program • Taught guided reading lessons modeling questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques • Differentiated tasks to meet individual learning styles • Conducted running records to determine students’ independent and guided reading levels

    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Manager
      • Jan 2000 - Sep 2008

Education

  • City University of New York-Brooklyn College
    M.S. Ed, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), 3.98 GPA
    2010 - 2011
  • Baruch College
    BBA, Human Resources Management, 3.44 GPA
    1996 - 2000

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