Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITIES
Certificate of Achievement PBIS Overview Training
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KIMBERLY MARIE THOMAS

Corbin

Summary

To obtain a position as an early childhood education school teacher in a setting that utilizes my dedication to using creativity and higher order to encourage student engagement. Experienced with creating engaging and interactive lesson plans for diverse student groups. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to promote student participation and understanding. Knowledge of team collaboration and fostering positive learning environment.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NUTRITION MANAGER/FLORAL MANAGER

Krogers
07.1994 - 08.2013
  • Stocked shelves, attend nutrition/floral meetings over night,upload orders, receive orders, customer service, managed nutrition/floral department
  • Established a supportive environment that encouraged open communication among team members, fostering collaboration in daily operations.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

PRODUCE/FLORAL CLERK

Kroger
08.1991 - 07.1994
  • Stocked shelves, upload orders, received orders, customer service,
  • Coordinated floral inventory management, ensuring freshness and quality of products.
  • Assisted customers with floral arrangements, providing personalized service and product recommendations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of floral display areas to enhance customer experience.

Education

B.S. - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg KY

Skills

    * Work as a Instructional Monitor at Corbin Preschool Center

    * Assist teacher with instructional time with students in classroom

    * Assist with children needs

    * Assist children at centers and playgrounds

    * Maintain a Wrap Around Room

    * Assist with lunchtime

    * Monitor children during recharge time

    * Assist with snack time

    * Assist children with after school daycare program

    * Student engagement

    * Fostering student diversity

Certification

Certificate of Achievement PBIS Overview Training


Timeline

NUTRITION MANAGER/FLORAL MANAGER

Krogers
07.1994 - 08.2013

PRODUCE/FLORAL CLERK

Kroger
08.1991 - 07.1994

B.S. - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

University of The Cumberlands

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • October 2009- July 2010
  • Paraprofessional at Hunter Hills Elementary (EBD Unit)
  • Support teacher by assisting with instruction, provide support to students in classroom, help teacher implement behavior plans
  • October 2015 - July 2020
  • Paraprofessional at North Laurel High School (EBD Unit)
  • July 2020 - July 2025
  • Paraprofessional at South Laurel High School (FMD)
  • Support teacher by assisting with instruction, provide support to students in classroom, help teachers implement behavior plans, assist in life/living skills
  • July 2025 - Present
  • Instructional Monitor at Corbin Preschool Center
  • Support teacher by assisting students with instruction, provide support to students in classroom, maintain/teach wrap around room, provide support to students in montessori and traditional classrooms, assist preschoolers in after school daycare program

ACTIVITIES

  • Member of Kentucky Association of Professional Educators
  • Volunteer with Beech Creek Round Up For Christ
  • Volunteer with Moms Club Corbin Redhound H.S. Football Team

Certificate of Achievement PBIS Overview Training

Provides fundamental knowledge and practical tools for educators and school staff to create a positive, supportive, and safe school environment by promoting positive behaviors and reducing disruptive ones.

KIMBERLY MARIE THOMAS