Kimberly Jennings has over 23 years of experience in education, including experience as a literacy coach, adjunct professor, reading intervention teacher, new teacher mentor, and classroom teacher. She has a proven track record of using data to improve student achievement, developing curriculum, and building relationships with students, parents, and staff. Jennings has advanced degrees in reading and educational leadership and has extensive training in literacy programs, classroom management strategies, and using assessments to guide instruction.

1. KIMBERLY JENNINGS
19973 56th Street  Live Oak, FL 32060  (386) 658-2005  dansajo@yahoo.com
ersatile leader and strategic thinker with a passion for education combined with a diverse background in
program leadership, student service operations, and teaching, mentoring and professional student
development. An experienced educator that has 23 years of exceptional experience in managing and motivating
students, parents and other staff members. Effective motivator, communicator and advocate with the inherent
ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and meet and
achieve challenging goals and objectives, innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, interact with and
relate to individuals on all levels. Innovative problem solver with a history of creating programs, curriculum, and
polices that provide tools for professional and academic success. Successful mentor and community builder with a
deep commitment for building bridges across diverse constituencies to create effective solutions and foster genuine
connections.
Key Skills
Communication Skills
Counseling & Mentoring
Curriculum Training & Development
Organizing Activities & Lesson Plans
Classroom Management
Report & Document Preparation
Social Development & Assessment
Spanish
Office Administration
Supervisory & Team Leadership
Records Management
Meeting & Event Planning
Parent Rapport & Child Advocacy
DOE Laws and Regulations
Computer & Software Skills
Professional Work Experience
Suwannee County Schools, Live Oak, Florida 2004 to Present
Suwannee Intermediate School, 2010-2013
Suwannee Middle School, 2007-2010, 2013-Present
Branford Elementary School, 2004-2007
Literacy Coach
 Responsible for demonstrating lessons using scientifically based reading materials.
 Set goals for students to improve their literacy skills and bring them to the academic average of their classmates
within the set period.
 Analyze and collect data at weekly and monthly intervals in order to progress monitor students and make informed
decisions about student goals and needs; presented this information at monthly or weekly team meetings.
 Maintain close communication and working relationship with classroom teachers throughout the intervention.
 Provide on-going professional development based on the needs of the school.
Saint Leo University, Madison, Florida 2008 to Present
Adjunct Professor
 Responsible for instructing college students in the investigation of basic theories underlying traditional and
contemporary approaches to reading.
 Responsible for instructing college students in administering and interpreting individual reading inventories,
criterion tests, and other diagnostic measures used for assessing major elements of reading growth.
Branford Elementary School, Branford, Florida 2003 to 2004
Reading Intervention Teacher
 Assessed students using the state assessment system in order to group students according to similar ability
levels. Instructed each group of students for thirty minutes, five days per week based on their determined test
level. Made on the spot decisions regarding comprehension and reading instruction.
 Aided students in making accelerated progress in reading instruction in order to be on level with their grade
level peers.
 Collected data at weekly intervals in order to progress monitor students and make informed decisions about
student goals and needs.
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2. Montgomery County School Board, Silver Spring, Maryland 1994 to 2003
In the top 10 schools in the United States for last 10 years
New Teacher Mentor- Highland Elementary School, 2001-2003
 Responsible for first and second year teachers and third year probationary teachers.
 Provided on-going feedback to teachers with regards to classroom management, lesson planning, curriculum needs
and instructional strategies.
 Established and maintained a professional learning community.
 Acted as a liaison with new teachers and administrators.
Fifth Grade Teacher- Highland Elementary School, 1996-2001
 Designed and implemented innovative math, science, English and social studies teaching units and lessons
 Conducted parent- teacher conferences to discuss each student’s ability, achievement level, and progress.
 Provided individualized teaching strategies to meet specific student learning needs. Worked with students in small
group and one on one setting. Established and maintained a positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher- Montgomery County- Rockville, Maryland, 1994-1996
 Built reputation for strong classroom management and capacity to deliver broad range of detailed lesson plans.
 Maintained exceptionally high degree of professionalism while interacting with support staff, peers, teachers, and
administrators.
 Quickly built valuable classroom management skills while gaining strong understanding of various educational styles
unique to each building.
Cooper Lane Academy, Landover, Maryland 1990 to 1994
Sixth Grade Teacher
 Responsible for planning and implementing 6th grade objectives based on the countywide curriculum.
 Maintained a positive learning environment for students.
Education
2011-2013- St. Leo University; St. Leo, FL
Masters in Educational Leadership
2001–2003- Bowie State University; Bowie, MD
Masters inReading
1996–1999-Trinity College; Washington, D.C; MontgomeryCounty Public Schools; Rockville, MD
Masters Equivalency
1986 -1990- Eastern Nazarene College; Quincy, MA
Bachelor of Science
Professional Trainings & Memberships
Memberships
International Reading Association Abcteach.com ASCD Reading A-Z
Trainings
Florida Reading Initiative
Hands-On Equations
Teaching the Highly Able in Math
William & Mary Program
CAR-PD
Reading First
Families Building Better Readers
Skillful Teaching
Classroom Walk Throughs
Learning Focused Relationships
Reciprocal Teaching
Junior Great Books
Using Data to Improve Student Achievement
Cognitive Coaching
Differentiated Instruction