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KIMBERLY

HARPER

117 Downing Ridge

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EDUCATION

CERTIFICATION
& LICENSES

University of Alabama in Huntsville


, May 2015

Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7 overall | 3.8 in major

Concentration in Language & Culture

Certificate of Foreign Language & Global Engagement - French

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 | Math: 192 | Social Studies: 182| Science: 153

Alabama Reading Initiative

Alabama Math, Science & Technology Initiative, Grade 3

Lee vs Macon

Make Senses Strategies

INTERNSHIP

West Madison Elementary School,


Spring 2015

Supervising Teacher: Jenny 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 (1st)

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: Jenny 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 (4th)


University Place Elementary School,
Spring 2013 (20+ hours)

Supervising Teacher: Monica Greene (1st)


James Dawson Elementary School,
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 childrens ministry, choose curriculum, coach small groups,


& train leaders

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 Deans List,


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

SERVICE

Building Church SERVE Team,


2009-Present

Serve on a weekly basis - hosting, greeting, quality control, etc

Youth Leadership/Small Group Leader


Building Church Childrens Director
, 2009-2013

Prepared & taught weekly lessons

Managed volunteers of childrens department

Over childrens curriculum, scope, & sequence

REFERENCES

Jason OBrien,
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 the 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

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