Kima Y.

Elmore
2828 Hayes Road Apt. # 1513 Houston, TX 77082
832.253.6902 kelmore1971@gmail.com

Objective
I am seeking a position as Educational Diagnostician by having a strong passion to help children with special needs to build a
strong foundation in order to become well-rounded, responsible and successful individuals.

Education & Credentials

Texas Southern University (TSU), Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science, Education
Related Coursework: Curriculum and Instruction, Foundations in Education

August 2008

Houston Baptist University, Houston TX

Graduate School of Education
Related Coursework: Educational Diagnostician

Fall 2014 Present

Graduation Date
Spring 2016

Educational Experience
Foerster Elementary School, Houston ISD
June 2010-Present
1st Grade Chair
Houston, TX
Grade Chair 2010-Present
TELPAS Rater
SBMC Committee
LPAC committee
Developed technology-driven lessons in accordance with Texas Education Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Organized classroom management system to ensure learner engagement
Implemented project-based learning to extend knowledge of TEKS
Serviced students in Summer School Program
Led intervention groups for struggling learners
Disaggregated benchmark data to drive lesson objectives
Pleasantville Elementary School, Houston ISD
October 2008-June 2010
1st Grade Teacher
Houston, TX
Grade Chair 2009-2010
Developed technology-driven lessons in accordance with Texas Education Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Organized classroom management system to ensure learner engagement
Implemented project-based learning to extend knowledge of TEKS
Serviced students in Summer School Program
Led intervention groups for struggling learners
Disaggregated benchmark data to drive lesson objectives

Awards/Organizations
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honors Society
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Member
HBU Chapter President

Certifications
Texas Teacher Certification: EC-4 Generalist, 2008

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Applicable Experiences
Testing Experience in these assessments:
o Woodcock Johnson III Cognitive (WJIII COG)
o Woodcock Johnson III Achievement (WJIII ACH)
o Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
o Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Childen (WISC)
o Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)

Extensive Training
Gifted and Talented
Neuhaus Education
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Dyslexia Training, 2014
Administering / Scoring the Woodcock Johnson III IQ and achievement Tests, WISC IV, WIAT and WPPSI III, 2013-14
Senate Bill 460 Training, July 2014

References
Available upon request