Kimberly Brown, Ms Email and Phone Number

Train various clients in Lake GeorgeSaratoga Tutoring Services, Established personal business, tutoring reading and writing, grades K-12

Develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) using IEP Direct for each special education students in the 4th grade.Identify and implement goals specific to the student's individual needs.Collaborate and co-taught with classroom teachers to support the needs of students with specific learning disabilities.Consult with teachers on modifying and accommodating classroom instruction for students with special needs.Assess student growth in reading using AIMS Web, Basic Reading Inventory and Running Records.Teach using strategies such as daily writing prompts, individualized instruction, problem solving, leveled reading groups.Incorporate learning strategies such as self-questioning, rehearsal and review, and modeling.Key Accomplishments:Utilize goal setting to improve students' behavioral, social and academic development.Create and implement behavioral contracts for students who are ADHD and/or emotionally disturbed. Administered the Wilson Reading program to enhance students' abilities to decode words and improve fluency.Integrate technology into daily lessons by using the Internet and Smart Board.

Taught a varied curriculum between the elementary, middle and high schools.Specifically requested by faculty to fill in and remembered by students for interesting and creative teaching methods.Adapted curriculum for learning disabled students.Utilized the Internet and Microsoft Word for class projects and testing purposes.Queensbury Elementary School, 2nd Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave; reading, remedial math and language arts lessons.Conducted needs analysis in reading and writing.Designed and implemented summer school ELA curriculum.Maintained frequent parental contact through conferences, telephone calls and e-mail.

Supervised summer academic program for middle and high school students.Conducted student registration with guidance personnel.Coordinated Regents testing schedule and testing procedures.Analyzed educational data.Maintained a positive rapport and communication with parents/students.

♦ Tutoring for k-6 subjects: English, Science, Math, Social Studies, ♦ Reading♦ Preparing elementary school students for ELA State Test♦ Preparing high school students for ELA Regents Test

Train clients with various health and nutritional needs. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTVolunteer, Local hospitals and nursing homes with registered therapy dog

Researched classified information relevant to naval projects via the internet and internal databases.Maintained and updated project status briefs and presentation materials.; Teach ice skating lessons for all ages.

Provided professional development to school administrators, general and special education teachers using professionally and personally developed presentations related to the performance and integration of students with disabilities.Areas of professional development included; Differentiated Instruction, Co- Teaching, Writing Quality Individual Educational Programs and Teaming.Provided training and facilitation to school district teams regarding the development of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Plans (CSPD).

Served as acting principal in the absence of the school building principal.Managed student discipline.Collaborated with CSE to support the academic success of students with disabilities. Assisted principal in supervision and evaluation of teachers.Conducted interviews for teacher aides and lead teaching assistants.

Supported a middle school team of sixth grade teachers with educational lessons and testing.Developed curriculum linked to state standards.Appointed by principal as "Mentor Teacher" to assist new teachers.