Kimberly Edmondson

Edmon2ka@dukes.jmu.edu
13522 Copper Bed Rd Herndon, VA 20171
Cell Phone: (703)463-6161
EDUCATION
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching (PreK-Grade 6)
Graduation Date: May 2015
Bachelor of Science
Graduation Date: May 2014
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IDLS) Minor: Elementary Education
GPA: 3.334
Education GPA: 3.90

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade, Oak Hill Elementary School, Herndon, VA
October 2014- December 2014
Incorporated various and frequent daily assessment to monitor student
progress
Participated in parent-teacher conferences with teacher
Taught differentiated math classes including advanced math covering
seventh grade curriculum
Presented and helped create a way to reduce interrupted classroom
instruction time school-wide
Student Teacher, Third Grade, Oak Hill Elementary School, Herndon, VA
August 2014- October 2014
Led morning meetings to create classroom community daily
Contributed to weekly grade-level team meetings
Implemented hands-on lessons in math on rounding and RAFT in Social
Studies
Observed and assisted the week before students arrived to set up class and
participated in county-wide in-services

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student, Kindergarten, Peak View Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA
January 2015- May 2015
Executed three integrated lessons on science and reading visualization
Directed differentiated reading groups during Language Arts daily
Practicum Student, Fourth Grade, Wilson Elementary School, Fishersville, VA
September 2013- December 2013
Developed a hands-on math and science lesson on friction incorporating
interactive activities on the SMART Board and an in-school field trip
Planned and taught a social studies lesson on Jamestown using observation
and inference
Implemented three interactive literacy lessons on comprehension, fluency,
and writing
Practicum Student, First Grade, Nathanael Greene County Primary School,
Standardsville, VA

September 2012- December 2012

Created integrated reading and creative art project on responsibility and
citizenship
Researched in-depth the six areas of developmental growth by monitoring
one student
Presented differentiated math content to math groups using manipulatives
and games

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County, VA
April 2013-Present
Communicated with classroom teachers to present lesson plans and created
new lesson plans for elementary to high school aged classes
Guided instruction in special education classes for students with intellectual
disabilities
Camp Counselor, Katydid Inc., Herndon, VA
May 2011-Present
Collaborated with co-counselor and co-workers to make weekly agendas
Explained camp expectations, safety, and weekly events to campers and
parents
Designed and facilitated group activities, crafts, and games for campers ages
3 to 10
Substitute Teacher, Katydid Inc., Herndon, VA
September 2011-Present
Aided in preschool classes with students from age 3 to 5
Organized instruction and activities on various subjects for preschool classes

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Youth Lacrosse Umpire, NVYLL, Northern Virginia Area
March 2008-Present
Educated youth players ages 5 to 14 on the rules of the game and
encouraged fun, safe play
Managed adult coaches, field commissioners, and parents/spectators on
every assignment
Communicated with partner umpires prior, during, and after games to
maintain rules and safety and encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, and
integrity

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Member and Project Chair, Alpha Phi Omega Co-ed Community Service
Fraternity, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
September 2011-May 2014
Supervised as project chair and coordinated volunteers and recorded
volunteer attendance

Served 30 hours or more of community service each semester at various

locations including Our Community Place, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and
Girls Club, and more
First Year Orientation Guide, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
May 2012- May 2013
Supported first year students through their academic and social transitions to
James Madison University
Facilitated orientation activities in collaboration with a partner and team
Assisted first year students in building peer relationships
Intramural Floor Hockey and Field Hockey, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA
September 2010- May 2014

Organized players and communicated game times as team captain

ACADEMIC HONORS:
Presidents List, James Madison University, Fall 2012
Deans List, James Madison University, Spring 2013, Fall 2013
IRB (Institutional Review Board) Approval for Inquiry Project, James Madison
University, Spring 2015

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
CPR And First Aid Certified
Skilled in Microsoft Word
Skilled in Weebly, an online website generator