Kim C. Cabrera, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Fort Myers, Fl, Us

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Lee County, Florida, United States

ESE Resource TeacherTreeline Elementary, Lee County Schools(August 2020-present)Leadership Roles: ESOL School Contact Assistant Testing CoordinatorDesign Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for a caseload of 15-20 students with disabilities per year; monitor and report student academic progress each quarter; determine the exceptional educational services provided for individual students; and inform teachers and parents of educational resources. Coordinated and implemented Florida State World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) testing for 165 students to assess their English proficiency levels in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.School liaison and advocate for 165 English language learners and their families. Monitor the academic progress of 165 English language learners; create English proficiency goals for students; and provide parents and teachers with resources and recommendations for student learning. Provide small group instruction and reading intervention to a diverse group of students with disabilities.

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) School Contact: 1 year supervising 3 ESOL paraprofessionals.-Serve as the school-based English Language Learner (ELL) committee chairperson.-Serve as the school liaison and advocate for 165 ELLs and their families.-Facilitate meetings to monitor students’ academic progress, determine eligibility for ESOL services, create English proficiency goals, and evaluate students being considered for grade retention.-Supervise and work alongside 3 paraprofessionals to: assess and evaluate new students for placement eligibility for ESOL services; maintain student documentation; and ensure that student records are in compliance with State regulations and in order for audits.-Advise teachers and parents by providing resources, recommendations, and professional development on ESOL strategies that maximize student learning.Assistant Testing Coordinator: 1 year overseeing 50 teachers with all District and Statewide assessments.-Provide training to teachers regarding appropriate test administration procedures.-Assist in distribution, management, and return of assessment materials, and in maintaining accurate test administration records.-Coordinate and implement Florida State World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) testing for 165 students to assess their English proficiency levels in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Lee County, Florida, United States

Elective Teacher Varsity Lakes Middle, Lee County Schools(August 2018- May 2020)Courses Taught: Engaged Citizenship through Service Designed project-based curriculum for service learning elective course. Taught 12 Random Acts of Kindness concepts and coordinated quarterly school-wide (1200+ students) service projects. See examples below.Together-We-Rise: Conducted a school-wide (1200+ students) toiletry drive and raised money to purchase duffel bags for teens in foster care. Sixty duffle bags filled with toiletries, small gifts, books, and personalized cards were donated to Donate-4-Kidz.Operation Treasure our Troops: Conducted a school-wide food and toiletry drive (1200+ students). Students packed and shipped 20 (50 lb.) care packages and holiday cards to the 530th Clearance Company stationed in Syria.Soles-4-Souls: Conducted a school-wide shoe drive (1200+ students). Approximately, 600 lbs. of shoes were shipped to Soles-4-Souls to be distributed to needy communities in developing countries and to Native Shoes to be recycled into playground equipment.Walk-4-Water: Organized 3 service projects that raised awareness about global water scarcity and brought clean drinking water, latrines, hand-washing stations, and hygiene training to 5 schools in Kenya and Tanzania. 350 students participated in the service project each year. https://www.h2oforlifeschools.org/sponsors/478School Garden: Guided students through the planning, planting, and harvesting cycle. This hands-on learning experience focused on environmental education and community service.

6th Grade Team Lead: 5 years overseeing 25 teachers.-Led a diverse group of content area teachers and served as the liaison for the team with school administration.-Facilitated team meetings and activities and brought ideas, concerns, and suggested solutions to school leadership meetings.-Assisted and supported teachers in the orientation of school and district procedures and policies.-Planned and coordinated large events for 500+ students including assemblies, student awards, and special recognition presentations.-Prepared team reports and maintained accurate fundraising records and accounts.-Cultivated a collaborative team culture with positive communication between teachers, administrators, and other grade level teams.Reading Department Chairperson: 1 year overseeing 12 teachers.-Provided departmental leadership that promoted increased community engagement in education by maintaining positive communication between colleagues, parents, and students.-Promoted a departmental culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and commitment to quality instruction.-Supported the retention of Highly Effective teachers by facilitating department meetings and activities that encouraged the exchange of ideas, resources, concerns, and solutions focused discussions.-Served as the department liaison with school administration and District staff.-Participated in school-based leadership and county-wide meetings to evaluate curriculum and monitor progress towards school improvement goals.-Prepared department reports and supply orders.

Lee County Mentor Teacher: 2 years mentoring 4 teachers.-Served as a master teacher assigned to observe, coach, and train new and apprentice teachers during their first year teaching in Lee County.-Prepared lesson plans and modeled lessons to demonstrate best practices in planning, instruction, and classroom management.-Coached and trained teachers in lesson planning, teaching strategies, curriculum resources, and classroom management.-Visited teachers’ classrooms to provide support and feedback, and facilitated 1-on-1 reflective discussions with the aim of improving instruction and teacher effectiveness.Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program Leadership Team Member (college-prep program): 5 years providing coaching and modeling to a faculty of 85 teachers.-Advocated for access and equity to rigorous college readiness curriculum and strategies, as well as, culturally relevant and engaging instruction.-Promoted the mission of setting high academic standards and the goal of closing the achievement gap among underrepresented populations.

Lee County, Florida, United States

6th Grade Reading TeacherVarsity Lakes Middle, Lee County Schools(August 2015-May 2020)Leadership Roles:Reading Department Head (overseeing 12 teachers) Lee County Teacher Mentor (mentored 4 teachers)6th Grade Team Lead (overseeing 25 teachers)Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program Leadership Team Member (college-prep program)Courses Taught:Advanced/Gifted Reading, Service Learning, World History (2017-20)Advanced Reading, Intensive Reading (2015-17) Classroom used as a model for new teachers and district walk-throughs to demonstrate college prep reading and writing strategies, classroom management, literacy centers, book club discussions, and student debates. Provided enrichment through project-based student-centered learning. Inspired students to tackle local and global social problems by guiding them in the design and presentation of social action project proposals. Organized and hosted the first Walk-4-Water in the Lee County School District with 300 students. This service project raised awareness and funds ($7400) to bring clean water to the Sabane Primary School in Kenya. Featured on Lee County Schools TV “Water for Kenya.” Since 2018, the Walk-4-Water Service Projects have raised $15,833 to bring clean water to 5 schools.Solicited and obtained 4 corporate donations to purchase books, curriculum, and supplies; created a classroom library and reading nook that benefitted 200 students each year. Provided whole group instruction to a diverse group of students whose reading abilities range between kindergarten through fifth (Intensive) and sixth through twelfth grade (Advanced) servicing up to 200 students each year.Provided differentiated instruction in literacy centers for small groups (5-8 students) according to reading ability and need.

Rochester, New York, United States

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Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction, Graduate

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish, Undergraduate

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration, Undergraduate