KIMBERLY HARPER

117 Downing Ridge Madison, AL 35758 256.541.6236 kah0014@uah.edu

kaharper.weebly.com | password: kharperST
OBJECTIVE

I am seeking to obtain a position as an elementary education teacher so that

I can help children reach their full potential and learn to love to learn.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama in Huntsville, May 2015

Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education
Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7 overall | 3.8 major
Concentration in Language & Culture
Certificate of Foreign Language & Global Engagement French

CERTIFICATIONS
& LICENSES

Alabama Prospective Teaching Testing Program (APTTP)

PRAXIS Teaching Reading
Score Achieved: 187 | Score Required: 155

PRAXIS Principles of Learning & Teaching

Score Achieved: 186 | Score Required: 145

PRAXIS Multiple Subjects

Reading:193 | Mathematics: 192 | Social Studies: 182 | Science: 153

Alabama Reading Initiative

Alabama Math, Science & Technology Initiative Grade 3
Make Sense Strategies
Lee vs. Macon
INTERNSHIP

West Madison Elementary School, Spring 2015

Supervising Teacher: Jennifer Creasy (3rd)
Designed & implemented lessons for 3rd grade
Practiced effective classroom management
Collaborated with other teachers in a departmentalized unit
Harvest Elementary School, Spring 2015
Supervising Teacher: Courtney Hamilton (1 st)
Created & taught lessons in 1st grade
Designed & implemented classroom management plan
Fostered a positive classroom environment conducive to learning

FIELD
EXPERIENCE

West Madison Elementary School, Fall 2014 (60+ hours)

Supervising Teacher: Jennifer Creasy (3rd)
Heritage Elementary School, Spring 2014 (50+ hours)
Supervising Teacher: Elizabeth Cook (K)
Hazel Green Elementary School, Fall 2013 (70+ hours)
Supervising Teacher: Monique Meinert (4 th)
University Place Elementary School, Spring 2013 (20+ hours)
Supervising Teacher: Monica Greene (1 st)
James Dawson Elementary, Spring 2013 (70+ hours)
Supervising Teacher: Donna Davis (K)

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Building Church, Office Administrator, July 2012-Present

Manage and lead other administrative help
Oversee daily operations and office environment
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate team meetings, big events, & trips
Assist leaders with maintaining and running schedules
Help oversee children's ministry, choose curriculum, coach small
groups, & train leader

SKILLS

Leadership/Collaboration/Communication: Participated in college campus

and church organizations, volunteered in community group projects and
events, led and co-led small groups
Technological Skills: Proficient in Windows/Macintosh Operating Systems,
Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel, Edmodo, Blackboard, Google Docs,
Canvas, SMARTBoard, Promethean Board, ActivInspire

HONORS

University of Alabama in Huntsville Dean's List, 2013-2015

University of Alabama in Huntsville Presidential Scholarship, 2011-2015
Jane Knight Lowe Scholarship, 2011-2015
Project HAPPENS Scholarship Recipient, 2013-2014

SERVICE

Building Church SERVE Team, 2009-Present

Serve on a weekly basis hosting, greeting, etc
Youth Leadership/Small Group Leader
Building Church Children's Director, 2009-2013
Prepared & taught weekly lessons
Managed volunteers of children's department
Over children's curriculum, scope & sequence

REFERENCES

Jason O'Brien, Professor of Education, UAHuntsville

jason.obrien@uah.edu | 256.824.6181
Fran Hamilton, Coordinator of Field & Clinical Experiences, UAHuntsville
frances.hamilton@uah.edu | 256.824.2973
Jenny Creasy, 3rd Grade Teacher, Madison City Schools
jcreasy@madisoncity.k12.al.us | 256.431.0139
Beth Quick, Dean of College of Education, UAHuntsville
beth.quick@uah.edu | 256.824.2325
Courtney Hamilton, 1st Grade Teacher, Madison County Schools
chamilton@madison.k12.al.us | 256.679.7066