Kimberley R.

Ivory

Teaching for Conceptual Understanding

www.kimivory.weebly.com
Kimberley Ivory
5715 Jamerson Dr.
College Park, GA

To Whom It May Concern:

After contributing to the growth and success within several educational

environments in the past 22 years, I am seeking new challenges with an
educational program in need of someone with exceptional educational,
planning, strong instructional skills and leadership abilities. I believe that my
instructional abilities combined with my strong interpersonal skills and work ethic
would greatly benefit your organization. I have attached my resume that details
my qualifications and experience.

As a Math Interventionist, I have developed confidence in my ability to engage,

guide and instruct. My educational experience has given me valuable exposure
to instructional environments and learning communities that embrace diversity
and culture. My continued goals are to implement the creation of inclusive
settings in which diverse learners may learn cooperatively and environments that
encourage the implementation of effective management strategies that
empower learners to develop decision making skills.

My strong organizational and analytical skills will help me to optimize your

institutions abilities to meet goals. Taking command of an operation or project,
then guiding it to new performance levels, is my greatest strength. My education,
experience, and commitment help me to embrace the opportunities and
challenges that an educational institution brings. Know that my proven
leadership skills, strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards,
and flexibility in devising proactive responses to changing socioeconomic
conditions would allow me to make a significant contribution to your institution. I
would appreciate an opportunity to discuss further my qualifications and interest
in being a part of your community. Please feel free to visit my website,
www.kimivory.weebly.com, for further qualifications. Thank you for your
consideration. Please feel free to call me at 404-542-5806. Please leave a
message if Im not available, I will return your call.

Sincerely,
Kimberley R. Ivory
 Kimberley R. Ivory
5715 Jamerson Dr. College Park GA 30349 404-542-5806 www.kimivory.weebly.com
kimivory@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to support and encourage the unique ways in which all children
learn as well as link students and subject matter in a responsive curriculum.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICIATIONS AND TEACHING CERTIFICATION

Gifted Endorsement
2009, Atlanta Metropolitan Regional Educational Service Agency, Smyrna GA 30080
Reading Endorsement
2007, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303
Master of Arts Degree Curriculum and Instruction
1996-98, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
Bachelor of Arts Degree Elementary Education
1991-96, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, Minors: Psychology/Social Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Atlanta Public Schools Clayton County Schools
Atlanta, GA Jonesboro, GA
2014-present 1998-2014

Qualifications Summary

Successfully taught diverse groups of students. Skilled in evaluating student needs and developing student
focused teaching strategies, teaching aides, materials and lesson plans. Proficient in involving, motivating,
and leading students to achieve classroom goals. Provided well balanced educational experience,
exposure to mathematical and questioning strategies and real world perspective to learning. Exhibit good
verbal/written communication skills, well organized and detail focused. Ability to manage various classroom
environments while fostering a good rapport with students.
Highlights
Common Core Lesson Plan Developer
Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports and meeting stringent guidelines.
Incorporate GRASPS Learning Bulletin Boards
Recipient of several certificates of recognition and awards
Utilize a Data Notebook to drive instruction
16 years teaching experience in gr.1-5
Multiple Task Management
Strategic Planning
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Leadership Team
Developed the schools Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) that is aligned with the school-based
budget.
Liaison between school and community to ensure that all voices are heard regarding the needs of staff and
students.
Functioning in a collaborative manner, to also evaluate the effectiveness of the schools educational
programs and their impact on student achievement.
SACS Chairperson
Responsible for leading a team to collect and organize data.
Lead a Presentation of Data to SACS Review Team.

Grade Level Chair

A liaison between teachers and school leadership.
Lead grade level meetings.
Collaborated with the Administrative Team and my peers to promote student leadership, analyze
curriculum, and initiate student learning opportunities.

Talented and Gifted Referral and Review Team

Analyzed characteristics, academic achievement, test scores, and student products or performances to
create a curriculum for advanced learners.
Informed parents about how the school will address students' identified needs.

Mathematics Department Co-Chair

Analyzed and reported mathematical data of grades 3-5, monitored weekly grade level data meetings,
offered strategies for increased student academic achievement, chairperson of the Math Committee.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Literature Circles Training Grades gr. 3-5

Developed and conducted a full day teacher in-service for all teachers, grades 3-5, on the use and benefits
of literature circles as a component of a well-balanced literacy program.

Curriculum Planning/Development gr. 1-5

Designed and delivered a professional development session to address gaps in achievement as it correlates
to curriculum and assessment.

Critical and Creative Math Instructional Strategies, Training Grades 2-5

Planned and presented a professional development session, Critical Thinking For All Learners, where
teachers were given strategies and provided with a make and take of ideas to help foster and develop a
habit of critical and high order thinking amongst students in their classroom.
REFERENCES
Desmond M. Moore Adisa Jones
Principal M. Fain Elementary ELA Coach Hamilton E. Holmes
Atlanta Public Schools Fulton County Schools
Desmond.moore@atlanta.k12.ga.us jonesa@fultonschools.org
404-802-8600 470-254-3092

Dacia Lampkin Tamika Knighton

Math Specialist M. Fain Elementary Assistant Principal Flat Shoals Elementary
Atlanta Public Schools Rockdale County Schools
Dacia.lampkin@atlanta.k12.ga.us tknighton @rockdale.k12.ga.us
678-5326-4650 770-483-5136