Kimberly Schmidt Email & Phone Number

- Build teacher capacity and support professional learning around students, content, and pedagogy through instructional coaching cycles- Design and facilitate student-centered professional learning based on needs identified by data and/or teacher reflection- Support teachers and administration with the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials, including Illustrative Math, ST Math, Flyleaf Decodables, and OpenSciEd, by providing professional development, facilitating unit… Show more - Build teacher capacity and support professional learning around students, content, and pedagogy through instructional coaching cycles- Design and facilitate student-centered professional learning based on needs identified by data and/or teacher reflection- Support teachers and administration with the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials, including Illustrative Math, ST Math, Flyleaf Decodables, and OpenSciEd, by providing professional development, facilitating unit planning, and individualized coaching- Develop, implement, and review performance-based assessments in partnership with the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA) - Support teachers in professional learning of The Science of Reading through professional development and coaching, in partnership with Keys to Literacy- Engage in data analysis and lead teachers through data analysis in partnership with DataWise- Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for teachers’ professional growth and students’ success Show less

Medway, Ma

- Introduced instructional best practices through model lessons, co-teaching, co-planning, and observations.- Supported teachers one-on-one and in PLCs to develop units, plan lessons, review student data, and design interventions for struggling students- Facilitated analysis of standardized testing (MCAS and iReady) and formative assessment data with teachers and as a member of the District Instructional Leadership team- Developed and implemented action plans in collaboration with… Show more - Introduced instructional best practices through model lessons, co-teaching, co-planning, and observations.- Supported teachers one-on-one and in PLCs to develop units, plan lessons, review student data, and design interventions for struggling students- Facilitated analysis of standardized testing (MCAS and iReady) and formative assessment data with teachers and as a member of the District Instructional Leadership team- Developed and implemented action plans in collaboration with administration to support the school improvement plan- Provided assistance to teacher teams in drafting data-driven SMART goals, then supported teachers in monitoring goals throughout the year- Planned and presented district and school-based professional development sessions, with topics including learning targets, formative assessments, differentiation, and C3 Framework Show less

Franklin, Ma

- Served as ELA Coordinator, facilitating monthly meetings with ELA team, planning professional development and communicating with administration, other district middle schools and assistant superintendent- Coached colleagues in Keys to Literacy instructional practices as well as helping to plan and sustain implementation of professional development as KTL building literacy coach- Utilized student data to make instructional decisions about which research-based instructional strategies… Show more - Served as ELA Coordinator, facilitating monthly meetings with ELA team, planning professional development and communicating with administration, other district middle schools and assistant superintendent- Coached colleagues in Keys to Literacy instructional practices as well as helping to plan and sustain implementation of professional development as KTL building literacy coach- Utilized student data to make instructional decisions about which research-based instructional strategies would meet the needs of diverse learners in an inclusion setting- Collaborated with special education and ELL staff to create tiered systems of support resulting in differentiated lessons; supported Educational Assistants in the classroom in order to manage implementation of multi-tiered systems of support- Engaged in backwards design to plan standards-based units, assessments and lessons utilizing the workshop model- Served as Sixth Grade Coordinator, facilitating communication among sixth grade team and coordinating assemblies and field trips- Completed district mentoring training and mentored new teachers- Advised Student Council, managing students in planning service, fundraisers and school events- Incorporated Chromebooks into daily lessons, utilizing Google Classroom- Implemented Responsive Classroom practices to promote Social Emotional Learning skills in content areas and advisory; presented Responsive Classroom practices at staff meetings facilitating simulations of best practices Show less

Franklin, Ma

- Developed and implemented cooperative learning based centers for science and social studies, including geography, simple machines and pond life- Engaged in weekly planning sessions with second grade teachers, sharing strategies, collaborating on lesson plans and reflecting on student progress- Scheduled, trained and utilized parent volunteers in the classroom on a daily basis

Hebron, Ct

- Represented fifth grade team on HES Council; dedicated to enhancing school culture and climate- Reviewed and redesigned district technology plan with Hebron Technology Committee- Presented mathematics differentiation strategies to parents at parent forum on differentiation- Planned assemblies and school wide initiatives with Character Education Committee

Pflugerville, Tx

- Managed the Accelerated Reader program as a member of the Language Arts Cadre- Responsible for the instruction of an intensive tutoring program for students who failed the first administration of the state reading test- Co-taught after school tutorials program to prepare “at risk” students for the state math assessment

Alexandria, Va

- Served as the fifth grade team leader on the Leadership Committee, and represented the grade level on the Faculty Advisory Committee- Collaborated with specialists to differentiate activities to meet the needs and challenge all students, particularly ELL students, in an inclusive environment- Nominated by administration for Fairfax County’s Outstanding First Year Teacher award

Master'S Degree, Education Administration

Master'S Degree, Elementary Mathematics And Reading

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Education record

Education record