Kimberly Eck Email and Phone Number

* 4th grade classroom teacher* elementary science lab teacher* middle school math and science teacher

• Provided a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for children ages 6 months to 8 years.• Created, prepared, and administered infant, preschool and elementary curriculum to account for individual needs of each client.• Maintained professional relationships with client families while providing information and resources pertinent to child development and education.• Managed administrative duties including home and business expenses, research, and bookkeeping.

• Developed and expanded relationships with 150+ university financial aid offices throughout the Midwest to promote educational loan programs and scholarship resources.• Served as liaison to university financial aid officers, corporate executives, and students to facilitate communication on funding options and services. • Instructed student and university staff groups on scholarship search techniques and available resources.• Collaborated remotely with team members from all U.S. time zones.• Coordinated and executed participation in professional conferences at state, regional, and national levels.• Planned and managed itineraries for weekly travel; prepared expense reports. • Mentored and trained new hires. • Edited and revised RFPs, marketing collateral and conference presentation materials.

• Independently developed and implemented physical science curriculum.• Coordinated, administered, and graded New York State (NYS) 8th grade science assessment for the district on which 98% of students met or exceeded state standards, ranking the district second in Albany County (2005).• Collaborated with team of teachers daily on interdisciplinary program. • Worked with special education department to adapt and modify course work to meet student needs. • Headed curriculum committee to align middle school science program (grades 5-8 ) with state core curriculum.• Established positive relationships with parents and families and fostered open communication.• Mentored new teachers and visiting student teachers.• Coordinated selection and ordering of textbooks and classroom/laboratory supplies within budget. • Instrumental in the development and management of Teen Night, an activity night for students.• Extra curricular activities included: Middle School Student Council Advisor, Character Education Committee, 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony, Chess Club Advisor

• Designed and instructed undergraduate course in elementary teaching methodology for science and math . • Collaboratively structured and managed the Saturday Enrichment Program, which coordinated hands-on teaching experience for approximately 25 college students and educational enrichment for approximately 100 local school-aged students. • Mentored undergraduate students in pursuit of educational degrees and teacher certification.

• Independently managed elementary science lab for approximately 600 students and 24 teachers.• Designed and instructed hands-on, standard-based science lessons for students in grades 1 through 6.• Coordinated, administered, and graded NYS 4th grade science assessment.• Devised and implemented NYS mandated AIS services to students identified as “at risk” in science.• Chaired curriculum committee responsible for restructuring the elementary science program.• Designed and delivered faculty presentations and workshops discussing state curriculum and assessment.• Developed, coordinated, and instructed creek ecology course for fifth and sixth grade Talented and Gifted Program.• Recognized by district for voluntary contributions with an Extra Mile Award. • Extra curricular activities included: Science Fair Committee, Technology Committee, Peer Mediation, Wellness Fair Committee, Creek Restoration Project, Adventure Education Program

• Performed administrative and office support activities for Audio Visual Department including fielding telephone calls, word processing, creating spreadsheets, filing, and faxing.• Provided information and technical resources to Assembly members and legislative staff.• Received and assisted individuals and groups presenting to Assembly members.