Kimberly Thomson
Upper Elementary Lead Teacher at Calvary Academy- Claim this Profile
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Matthew DeFranza
I've worked with Kim in education for a number of years at a private school and she is an incredible teacher and leader. Her classroom management skills are unparalleled and have regularly been put on display during my visits to her classroom where she has accommodated my IT disruptions while skillfully keeping her students engaged and on task. Kim's passion and abilities have made her a tremendous partner in education and I am excited to see how she continues to use them as she grows in her leadership role.
Matthew DeFranza
I've worked with Kim in education for a number of years at a private school and she is an incredible teacher and leader. Her classroom management skills are unparalleled and have regularly been put on display during my visits to her classroom where she has accommodated my IT disruptions while skillfully keeping her students engaged and on task. Kim's passion and abilities have made her a tremendous partner in education and I am excited to see how she continues to use them as she grows in her leadership role.
Matthew DeFranza
I've worked with Kim in education for a number of years at a private school and she is an incredible teacher and leader. Her classroom management skills are unparalleled and have regularly been put on display during my visits to her classroom where she has accommodated my IT disruptions while skillfully keeping her students engaged and on task. Kim's passion and abilities have made her a tremendous partner in education and I am excited to see how she continues to use them as she grows in her leadership role.
Matthew DeFranza
I've worked with Kim in education for a number of years at a private school and she is an incredible teacher and leader. Her classroom management skills are unparalleled and have regularly been put on display during my visits to her classroom where she has accommodated my IT disruptions while skillfully keeping her students engaged and on task. Kim's passion and abilities have made her a tremendous partner in education and I am excited to see how she continues to use them as she grows in her leadership role.
Credentials
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Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate of Eligibility
The State of New JerseyFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Elementary School Teacher Standard Certificate
The State of New JerseyAug, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Calvary Academy
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Upper Elementary Lead Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Present
• Lead teacher for upper elementary• Mentored several student teachers from various colleges• Helped create and implement an induction process for new teachers• Developed a positive behavior modification system for the elementary department• Served on an accreditation team to update curriculum guides to meet current standards• Led various professional developments including use of Kagan’s instructional strategies • Actively engage students using diverse learning techniques to meet student’s individual needs including the use of technology• Developed a positive behavior modification system for the elementary department• Coach track and cheer• Led catering for annual fundraiser including designing menu, budgeting food cost and organizing a team of cooks and servers• Conducted training sessions on use of advance technologies for classroom management
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Elementary Educator
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Aug 1997 - Jun 2007
As a third grade elementary educator I fostered a rapport with students that created positive self esteems and a safe learning environment. I actively engaged students to maximize their learning potential by using a variety of teaching methods to meet student's individual learning needs. During our yearly in-services required for professional development I led a workshop on how to design creative lesson plans. As a third grade elementary educator I fostered a rapport with students that created positive self esteems and a safe learning environment. I actively engaged students to maximize their learning potential by using a variety of teaching methods to meet student's individual learning needs. During our yearly in-services required for professional development I led a workshop on how to design creative lesson plans.
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Director Of Youth Ministry
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Mar 2004 - Apr 2007
As a youth director of children ranging in ages from twelve to eighteen I organized and implemented many community service programs to meet the needs of those in our local area. Along with creating a sensitive atmosphere where teens could feel safe to share and grow together I helped equip them with knowledge on how to handle difficult situations. Part of my position also involved strong organizational skills and administration abilities. As a youth director of children ranging in ages from twelve to eighteen I organized and implemented many community service programs to meet the needs of those in our local area. Along with creating a sensitive atmosphere where teens could feel safe to share and grow together I helped equip them with knowledge on how to handle difficult situations. Part of my position also involved strong organizational skills and administration abilities.
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Education
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1993 - 1996
Georgian Court University
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching -
1991 - 1993
Kean University
Elementary Education and Teaching -
2018 - 2019
American College of Education
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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