1. Kimberly Clifford
1000 Worthington LN 8-101 Ÿ Spring Hill, TN 37174
931.619.2394 Ÿ kimberly.clifford@wcs.edu
OBJECTIVE Obtain a position where I can maximize my training and expertise gained as a
teacher in the corporate/ business world.
EDUCATION Western Kentucky University 07-08 Nursing major GPA 3.75/4.0
Middle Tennessee State University B. S. Interdisciplinary studies K-6 December
2012 GPA 3.96/4.0 Summa Cum Laude
Middle Tennessee State University 15 hours of MED: Administration &
Supervision, Educational Leadership with concentration in Library Science current
GPA 4.0
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Williamson County Schools ŸChapman’s Retreat ElementaryŸ Spring Hill, TNŸ
classroom teacher (2013-present)
o Second grade self-contained classroom; taught all subjects and collaborated
with other teachers to create lesson plans that addressed all learners;
utilized Wonders reading and GoMath curriculum while integrating
technology and manipulatives into lessons
o Fifth grade Social Studies, Grammar, and Writing Teacher, one year;
worked closely with team and implemented technology into lessons
o Fourth grade English/Language Arts Teacher, two years; collaborated with
team as well as literacy coach to create rigorous lessons designed for
differentiated learning within the Wonders reading curriculum.
o Created and led school-wide Science Day for all students.
o Tier 2 Reading RTI teacher throughout school year.
Williamson County Schools ŸCollege Grove Elementary and Chapman’s
Retreat ElementaryŸ in-school math and reading tutor (2013)
o Work collaboratively with math and reading coaches to form small groups
based on assessment data
o Plan and implement small group lessons based on students’ needs to
reinforce various math or reading skills
o Engage small groups in K, 1st
, 2nd
, 4th
, and 5th
grade during and after school
in focused activities to enhance student performance in math
o Integrate technology, literature, and manipulatives into focused math
lessons,
o Administer TCAP and AIMSweb testing
o Collaborate with coaches and teachers to prepare students for TCAP testing
Rutherford County Schools – Student Teaching (2012)
o Adapted activities and lessons to fully meet the needs of individual
students: 6 partial-inclusion students
o Developed data-driven lessons that included a focused objective, prior
learning, real-world connections, and clear performance expectations
o Completed an extensive teacher performance assessment (TPA) math unit
which included data driven instruction, student assessment, and self-
assessment
HONORS AND
ACTIVITIES
• College of Education Superior Academic Performance
• ETS Recognition of Excellence
• Golden Key International Honor Society
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Mary Hall Education Department Scholarship
• Elementary Education W. Bowdoin Scholarship
• MTSU Harpeth Annual Scholarship
• Mission trip 3 summers to Dominica teaching VBS to groups of 30-50
REFERENCES Jill Justus Assistant Principal Chapman’s Retreat Elementary (615-472-4300)
jillj@wcs.edu
Amy Griffin Co-Teacher/BLT Team Leader Chapman’s Retreat Elementary
(615-498-8226) amy.griffin@wcs.edu
Vyron Elzie Teacher Chapman’s Retreat Elementary (931-249-8340)
vyron.elzie@wcs.edu