Kimberly Sanford-Gearheart
Lexington
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 24 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students reach their potential.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Capital Day School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to tailor instructional approaches.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address academic concerns.
Reading/Math Interventionist
FCPS - Cassidy Elementary Elementary
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Increased student performance for those whose test scores had fallen below 25th percentile in content areas of Reading and Mathematics.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of online education.
- Communicated with students' parents to keep them informed of their child's progress and goals.
- Progress-monitored students on a weekly basis to monitor student growth and adjust teaching strategies.
First Grade Teacher
FCPS - Liberty Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in their child's educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Reading/Math Interventionist
FCPS - Liberty Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Instructed small groups of students utilizing diverse activities to engage students in content presented.
- Developed relationships with regular classroom teachers to determine specific needs of each child.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse needs of individual children.
- Assessed students weekly/bi-weekly using progress-monitoring to keep track of their progress.
English Language Learner Teacher
FCPS - Southern Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Increased EL students understanding of English as it relates to speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Conferred with regular classroom teachers and district personnel to develop strategies that would best prepare ELs to communicate effectively.
- Established relationships with EL families to keep them aware of their child's progress and/or needs.
- Assessed students regularly and administered ACCESS testing and used results to tailor instruction.
Primary Teacher
Ashland Independent Schools - Oakview Elementary
08.1992 - 06.2011
- Created and presented interesting lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Education
Endorsement in ESL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ELs)
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY06.2017
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-4; 5-6 Self-)contained
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.1989
Skills
- Compassion
- Multitasking abilities
- Reading comprehension
- Written Communication
- Excellent work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Responsible
- Collaboration
- Data management
- Teamwork
Certification
Kentucky Teaching Certificate
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Capital Day School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Reading/Math Interventionist
FCPS - Cassidy Elementary Elementary
11.2019 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher
FCPS - Liberty Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
Reading/Math Interventionist
FCPS - Liberty Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
English Language Learner Teacher
FCPS - Southern Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
Primary Teacher
Ashland Independent Schools - Oakview Elementary
08.1992 - 06.2011
Endorsement in ESL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ELs)
Georgetown College
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-4; 5-6 Self-)contained
University of Kentucky
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