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KIMBERLY M EVANS
3306 Kingfisher Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 993-0162 email: kme3306@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Founder and CEO of Determined to Exceed Educational Services,LLC. 18 years of outstanding
instructional experience. Solid experience in curriculumdesign.Immense capability to implement research based instructiona l
practices. Effectively works with administration to carry out the mission of the school and district. An innovativeeducational leader
who is currently seekingan opportunity to become a change agent in the field of education. Excellent communication skills.
Maintains strongand positiverelationshipswith students, teachers, parents, and the community.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Entrepreneur CurriculumDesign Professional Development
Teacher Mentorship Student Engagement Learning Communities
Strategic Planning Community Outreach Teacher Leadership
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University Atlanta, GA
Educational Specialistin Leadership August 2009
Central Michigan University Atlanta, GA
Masters in Curriculumand Instruction December 2004
Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah,GA
Bachelor of Arts in MiddleGrades May 1999
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPY
Develop and implement a holisticteachingapproach thatcreates a safe and nurturinglearningenvironment where children are
respected and accepted. Address academic,social,and behavioral needs through appropriatelessons,studentengagement,
individual and group involvement, and reinforcement on performance. Achieve results through hands -on,innovative,and
intellectually stimulatingactivities to both challengeand reward students.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Determined to Exceed Educational Services, LLC Decatur, GA
Founder and Chief Executive Officer August 2014-Current
Metropolitan Regional Educational Service Agency Conyers, GA
Reading Endorsement Instructor,RockdaleCounty August 2016-Current
Atlanta Public Schools District Atlanta, GA
Teacher and Student Instructional SupportSpecialist December 2001 - May 2016
Summer Enrichment Teach For America Faculty Advisor
Grade Level Director
Language Arts, Reading, Gifted, and Mathematics Instructor
DeKalb County School District Decatur, GA
Georgia Milestone Mentor September 2015- Current
PartTime Elementary Gifted Instructor
Certifications
Reading
Language Arts
Mathematics
Gifted Endorsement
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Established before and after school tutoringprogram for students in grades K-8. Assisted teachers in developinginstructional
strategies to help students at their various learninglevels. Provided teachers with new methods, materials,and instructional
strategies to utilizedaily. Reviewed lesson plans,unitplans,and assessments. Coached and mentored teachers. Worked directly
with teachers to make the learningexperience better for teachers and students. Provided professional work sessionsfor teac hers
and administration. Responsiblefor establishingand communicatingphilosophiesof leastrestrictiveenvironment, guide the long-
range and short-range plans for achievingspecial education goals and objectives in alignmentwith the schools strategic
development plans.
Increasedthe academic performance andachievement of students andimplemented researchbasedinstruction and best practices.
Preparededucators to demonstrate competencyat assessingstudents’ literacyneeds andplanning appropriate for the needs of students.
Participated inthe development ofthe school improvement plans.
DevelopedInstructional LearningPlans for students who receivedtutoringservices.
Facilitated professional learning communityworkshops.
Conductedweeklyclassroom observations and training to provide instructional support for teachers and students.
ProvidedGeorgiaMilestone teacher, parent, and student workshopandtrainingsessions.
Created and facilitatedworkshopfor teachers to implement research basedstudent enrichment teaching strategies.
Developedcommunitypartnershipwiththe Wren’s Nest Non-Profit Organizationinthe West Endto help support the school-wide weekly
writingprogram.
Served as member of LocalSchool Council.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
SDE Differentiated Instruction Conference Las Vegas, NV
ASCD Conference on TeachingExcellence Dallas,TX
UsingFormative Assessment to DriveInstruction Atlanta, GA
Common Core Deep Dive for Literacy Atlanta, GA
Student Achievement Partners Common Core Training Atlanta, GA
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Teacher of the Year
Atlanta Public SchoolsDistrictSemi-FinalistTeacher of the Year
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Lead Youth Director, Amazing Grace ChristianCommunityChurch
Westside Historic Council
Wren’s Nest Writing Program Coordinator
2014 Bob Mathis ElementaryPTA Secretary
Bob Mathis ElementaryFundraiser Coordinator
Professional Memberships
National Association of Professional Women
Georgia Association of Educators