1. In addition to my teaching experience within the public schools, I also have worked as an
independent contractor for both Citi Center and Read Boston. Prior to those positions, I
spent 8 years as the assistant to the Children's Ministries Director (administrative and
programmatic) at Trinity Church Boston and as the Reading Coordinator for South
Boston Neighborhood house's "Early Books". In all of these capacities I have supervised
as well as instructed young people. I was a coordinator during my Early Books tenure, as
the "Arts In the Park", a program for teenagers to learn to work with children in our
summer program.
People that know me, consider my ability to collaborate and unite others, as one of my
primary talents. I have been a part-time artist since moving to Boston from Iowa in 1989
and have worked with both early childhood and the elderly (Hebrew Rehab as a
recreation therapist). My background has given me the opportunity to work with and for
various arts organizations and thus I am well versed in the resources in our community
and how to engage their involvement. I am currently on the Instructional leadership
team, and playground grant committee at our school. My technological and 21st century
skills include iMovie, pod casting, Digital Storytelling and all Mac and pc programs.
Thank you for your time.
Kim Taylor Knight
42 E. Springfield St. Unit A
Boston, MA 02118-3301
617 859-3735 (H) 617-840-3612 (c)
storyinabox@gmail.com /ktaylorknight@boston.k12.ma.us
WORK HISTORY
Boston Public Schools Dance –Theatre Arts Teacher, Curley K-8 School 2007-now
Boston Public Schools Dance Teacher, Mary Curley Middle School 2006-2007
Topf Center for Dance Education /Mason and Mendell Elementary Schools-EdVestor’s
“Dance and Literacy Grant 04-05
Wang Center for the Performing Arts-Arts Can Teach Program/A.C. Whelan School,
Revere, MA 2004/05: Collaborated with 4th grade teacher to integrate arts into her
curriculum.
Read Boston Storymobile Program Summers: 2002, 2003 and 2004 Interactive Story
Programs enhancing literacy through music, movement and drumming,
Conservatory Lab Charter School A “Learning through Music” school 1999-2002
(Associated with the New England Conservatory) I worked as a movement specialist and
storyteller.
Trinity Church Copley Square Boston 1999 to 2006 Administrative and Program
Assistant to Carol Roberts (Children’s Ministries) In addition to administrative support
(including database maintenance) I was the Godly Play coordinator and helped with the
annual Christmas pageant.

2. Early Books / Arts Academy South Boston Neighborhood House, Reading Coordinator
1998-2000
I worked directly with families and their elementary aged children. The reading
coordinator responsibilities included designing and implementing programs, including
story hours, classes and workshops. Many of these workshops are directed to the parents,
and address developmental issues. I also maintained a database, produced a newsletter,
and worked as a liaison between parents and social services. In the summer, I supervised
a group of 15-20 teens in a program called, “Arts in the Parks”.
Story In a Box Artist / Owner 1994-present
Since 1994, I have been presenting stories and conducting workshops. I have performed
as a storyteller in schools and at events including those for WGBH, The Fenway Family
Coalition, City Year, Museum of Fine Arts, Trinity Church Copley, New England
Theatre Conference, South End Branch Library, South Boston Neighborhood House and
Arts in the Parks.
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National Dance Institute Teachers’ Workshop
LaGuardia School for the Performing Arts, New York City, NY September 2005
"Artists as Educators" participant*, Wang Center for the Performing Arts; 10-95; 02
Teacher, Young at Arts Drama Club 1991-1993
Performance workshop/ 3-5th graders, Wang Center, 2002
Conservatory Lab Charter School, Summer Institute for students, 2000 New England
Conservatory, Boston
Additional training:
Dalcroze workshop - Longy School of Music in Cambridge (1997)
2 week Kodaly training (Level I) 2000 –New England Conservatory
Certified Godly Play teacher
EDUCATION University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa B.A. in Liberal Arts Dance /
Theatre Additional graduate credits from University of Colorado, University of Portland
(2008)
Licenses Academic Massachusetts Department of Education (Dance and Theatre)