Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and teaching adults and children. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
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Kim Willis
Elko,NV
Summary
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
Educational Consultant/Instructional Coach
08.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Collaborate with administrator to determine goals and objectives for new teacher staff
- Performed detailed and comprehensive observations for new teacher staff
- Effectively implement best teaching practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials
- Worked with seven new teachers in varying degrees of need and provided specific support and goal development for each throughout school year
Elko County School District
Elementary School Principal
06.2017 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Maintained 5-Star Rating of Nevada Academic Achievement Report Card three consecutive years
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Developed subject and grade level leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
Elko County School District
Classroom Teacher
08.1988 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Instructed groups up to 30 students and provided individual supports
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
Education
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Master of Science from School Administration
07.2014
University Overview
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Specialist of Education from Teacher Leadership
10.2010
University Overview
Lesley UniversityCambridge, MA
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
11.1997
University Overview
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT
Master of Science from Elementary Education
06.1987
University Overview
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Instructional Techniques/Strategies
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Training Material Development
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Educational Administration
- K-8 Education
- Professional Development Workshops
- Classroom Observation
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Educational Consultant/Instructional Coach
Self-employed
08.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary School Principal
Elko County School District
06.2017 - 07.2022
Classroom Teacher
Elko County School District
08.1988 - 07.2017
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science from School Administration
Walden University
Specialist of Education from Teacher Leadership
Lesley University
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
Utah State University
Master of Science from Elementary Education
Related Experience
Related Experience
- Elementary Education Clinical Supervisor, University of Nevada, September 2022 - December 2022
- Northern Nevada Regional Professional Development Center (NNRPDP) Nevada Performance Framework Leadership Training, 2020-2021
- Presenter at the Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA) Conference, June 2019
- Secondary Education Mathematics Clinical Supervisor, Western Governors University, September 2008 - June 2009
- Elementary Education K-8 Math methods Adjunct Professor, Great Basin College, Elko, NV and Interactive GBC Sites, September 2003 - May 2008
Personal Professional Development
Personal Professional Development
- Get Your Lead On Conference, 2022
- Unbound Ed Standards Institute, Part 1, 2019; Part 2, 2020
- Professional Learning Community Conference, 2019
- Empower Conference, 2019
- Presenter at the Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA) Conference, 2019
- Ron Clark Academy, 2018
- Science of Teaching and the Brain Conference, 2022
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